University of Florida Career Resource Center - University Benefactors

University Benefactors

See also: University of Florida Investment Corporation

The University of Florida has had many financial supporters, but some stand out by the magnitude of their contributions.
Among those who have made large donations commemorated at the university are:

  • David A. Cofrin
  • Jerry & Judy Davis
  • Frederick E. Fisher
  • William R. Hough
  • Fred G. Levin
  • Bill & Nadine McGuire
  • Evelyn & William McKnight
  • John C. Pruitt
  • Jim & Alexis Pugh
  • Davis & Judi Rembert
  • Marshall E. Rinker
  • George A. Smathers
  • Alfred C. Warrington
  • Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney

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