John Blazeck, Ph.D.

Blazeck Honored with “40 Under 40” Award

April 9, 2021

Department of Chemical Engineering alumnus, John Blazeck, has been recognized by the university in this year’s “40 under 40” awards, which honor outstanding young alumni whose achievements positively impact The Gator Nation® as they go greater in their communities and professions. JOHN BLAZECK John Blazeck (BSCHE ’07) grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania before attending the […]

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Gator football is a longtime tradition in the Pressly family. Herb Pressly (BCS ’58), Scott’s dad, took his kids to games when they were growing up, and now Scott is doing the same with his, pictured here with daughters Carden and KJ.

Finding that Perfect Blend

May 29, 2020

The chairman of Tropical Smoothie Café believes in balance – work, family, service, social life – and the power of free frappé to lift spirits. by David Finnerty This spring as the coronavirus tormented nations and stretched hospitals to their snapping points, Scott Pressly made smoothies. Dozens became hundreds. Each, to the health workers he […]

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