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Leading Forward: Ethan Burris
Champions great teaching and student success
Leading Forward: Francesca Parodi
Shapes how the world sees McCombs
Leading Forward: Jade DeKinder
Builds market-relevant, career‑ready master’s programs
Leading Forward: Stefani Sereboff
Connects students and alumni to what’s next
Awards
This month we are honoring Susan Broniarczyk, William Fuchs, Daniel Neuhann, and Adrian Ward.
Research Funding Opportunities
We are pleased to announce the continued success of the McCombs Undergraduate Research Assistant Program.
Upcoming Research Events
Join us throughout the month of March for upcoming research events, lunches and seminars.
Leading Forward: Urooj Khan
Elevates the MBA experience
Leading Forward: Caitlin Mullaney
Keeps the school running and moving forward
Research Funding Opportunities
We are pleased to announce the continued success of the McCombs Undergraduate Research Assistant Program.
Upcoming Research Events
Join us throughout the month of February for upcoming research events, lunches and seminars.
Awards
This month we honor Francisco Polidoro Jr., Cha Li, and Yifan Yu.
Among the Top 50 Professors
Exemplary teaching and high-impact research propel McCombs’ Insiya Hussain onto Poets & Quants’ annual list
Research Funding Opportunities
We are pleased to announce the continued success of the McCombs Undergraduate Research Assistant Program.
Upcoming Research Events
Join us throughout the month of December for upcoming research events, lunches and seminars.
Paper Wins Prestigious JAMS Award
Texas McCombs faculty member honored for article on AI for social good
Texas Exes Give Teaching Award To John Doggett And Sandy Leeds
Texas Exes, the ex-students association at The University of Texas at Austin, has named John Doggett and Sandy Leeds of the McCombs School of Business to its Texas 10 list
Faculty Endowments
New appointments recognize faculty members’ outstanding contributions
Research Funding Opportunities
We are pleased to announce the continued success of the McCombs Undergraduate Research Assistant Program.
Upcoming Research Events
Join us throughout the month of November for upcoming research events, lunches and seminars.
Awards
This month we honor Francisco Polidoro Jr., Cha Li, and Yifan Yu.
New Researchers Drive Discovery
McCombs welcomes six new research faculty members whose scholarship ranges from employee resilience in the workplace to responsible use of digital payments
Toward a ‘Human-Centered’ Accounting Course
Student discussion drives curriculum for Teaching Fellow Badolato’s innovative class
Harnessing AI To Enhance Critical Thinking
As AI advances, Teaching Fellow Bentzin helps evolve teaching at McCombs
Easing the Research-Teaching Juggle
Teaching Fellow De Simone finds ways to support colleagues by amplifying McCombs values
Sweat the Boardroom, Not the Exam
Leading simulated meetings builds students’ real-world skills, says Teaching Fellow Bill Peterson
Ripped From the Headlines
By bringing news into the classroom, Teaching Fellow Srinivasan students gain sought-after business skills
Data Doesn’t Stand on Its Own
Teaching Fellow Sury guides students in a critical competency: weaving research into persuasive stories
Teaching Fellows Innovate, Inspire
Pioneers in the classroom, McCombs Teaching Fellows are shaping the future of business education
AI Can Improve Care and Save State Health Dollars, McCombs Professor Tells Legislature
Professor Indranil Bardhan addresses Texas IT Caucus with research-backed ideas
Research Funding Opportunities
We are pleased to announce the continued success of the McCombs Undergraduate Research Assistant Program.
Upcoming Research Events
Join us throughout the month of October for upcoming research events, lunches and seminars.
Upcoming Research Events
Join us throughout the month of September for upcoming research events, lunches and seminars.
Research Funding Opportunities
The Call for Fall 2025 McCombs Research Excellence Grants Call for Proposals and McCombs Undergraduate Research Assistant Program
Leading Forward: Jeff Hoskins
Ensures financial operations run smoothly and efficiently
Leading Forward: David Harrison
Leads the charge for bold ideas and faculty-driven research
TXCPA Editorial Board Chair
Accounting faculty member to lead influential Texas trade publication
Meet Hristiana Vidinova
The new assistant professor hails from Bulgaria, where she worked as a macroeconomist. She’s conducting research on bank stability and exploring why more women than men are in managerial positions in Bulgaria.
Reflections on Our Community
In the midst of completing faculty merit reviews, Department Chair Steven Kachelmeier pauses to express appreciation for the people who keep Texas Accounting No. 1. He highlights recent promotions, welcomes new faculty members, and extends heartfelt kudos for continued excellence in teaching and research.
High-Impact Research
Her time at Texas McCombs sparked Pitt Assistant Professor of Accounting Shannon Garavaglia, Ph.D. '20, to focus her research on issues that hit at the crux of accounting regulation.
Department News
A retirement farewell and a collection of top-tier media clips featuring our experts.
AI Impact: 2025 Business Outlook Series
Panelists share optimism about the post-election economy and predict AI’s influence
A Job Well Done
Thank you to all the faculty members and Ph.D. students who participated n the research McCombs Pingpong tournament (McCombs March Madness)
Upcoming Research Events
April research lunch details and May Ph.D. graduation information for your calendars
Digital Shelf Labels
Yannis Stamatopoulos explains how digital shelf labels help retailers and don’t hurt customers
Ideas From The Void
Beware the human tendency to attend to salient, attention-grabbing, negative events
11 Faculty Members To Receive Promotions for Fall Semester
New positions become effective ahead of fall semester
‘Ultimate WordPress Handbook’
McCombs marketing faculty member captures more than 15 years of WordPress experience in comprehensive new guide