William R. Hough Endowment

William R. Hough

This fund was established by William R. Hough in 2006 to support teaching, academic programs and enhancements in the graduate programs in the Hough Graduate School of Business. Hough, a member of the first class of University of Florida MBA graduates, founded and operated the investment banking firm of William R. Hough & Company in St. Petersburg for 42 years. A friend and catalyst for innovation at the business school for many years, Hough made a landmark $30 million gift to support graduate business programs.