William R. Hough
William R. Hough | |
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| Nationality | United States |
| Alma mater | University of Florida |
| Known for | Benefactor of the Warrington College of Business at the University of Florida |
| Spouse | Hazel Hough |
William R. Hough is a prominent investment banker and is known for being the most generous benefactor of the University of Florida.
Hough received his Masters of Business Administration from the University of Florida in 1948. Hough was a member of Delta-Delta chapter of the Kappa Sigma fraternity.[1] Hough is the founder of William R. Hough and Company of St. Petersburg, Florida. He gave $30 million to the graduate business programs at the Warrington College of Business at UF.[2]