Changing The World Through Vision and Generosity

As a third-generation Longhorn and the new dean of the McCombs School of Business, it is my honor to share the 2025-26 Annual Endowment Report. This arrives at a pivotal moment as we celebrate the conclusion of the University’s What Starts Here fundraising campaign and look toward the future of McCombs. Throughout this report, you will find stories of innovation, discovery, opportunity, and achievement — each one a reflection of what is possible when generous donors invest in people and ideas.

At the center of each of these stories are endowments like yours.

Endowed support provides the foundation for everything we do. It opens doors for exceptional students through scholarships, helps us recruit and retain world-class faculty, and strengthens the programs that prepare the next generation of business leaders.

As you read this, I hope you feel proud of your lasting impact through philanthropy. The investments you have made, and any future additions you may consider, shape the students, faculty, and ideas that will define McCombs for generations to come.

Together, we can build on a decade of remarkable momentum and ensure that future Longhorns have every opportunity to learn, lead, and change the world. If you have any questions about your endowment, do not hesitate to reach out at donorrelations@mccombs.utexas.edu.

Hook ’em!

Bradley R. Staats
Dean, McCombs School of Business