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Reflecting on Four Years of Change
At the end of his term as chair, Steve Kachelmeier reflects on how the department is adapting to a fast-changing profession, highlights the value of graduate education, and thanks Jon Shulkin for his visionary naming gift.
Meeting New Challenges
As Texas shifts CPA requirements, MPA scholarships help attract the best and brightest to the program
Generative AI and Accounting
What the best AI users do differently — and how to level up all your employees
New Department Leader
Former graduate adviser John McInnis to take over as chair
New Chair Coming to Accounting
John McInnis will take over the post from Steven Kachelmeier ahead of the fall semester
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
Teaching Fellows Innovate, Inspire
Pioneers in the classroom, McCombs Teaching Fellows are shaping the future of business education
Texas McCombs Promotions
9 faculty members recommended for advancement
Teaching Through Connection
Award-winning professor engages students with empathy, rigor, and fun
McCombs Honors Faculty Members
More than 15 professors and other instructors receive awards for their teaching, research, service
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A Fond Farewell
Staff and faculty host a surprise sendoff for beloved McCombs Dean Lillian Mills
Research Funding Opportunities
We are pleased to announce the continued success of the McCombs Undergraduate Research Assistant Program.
Awards
This month we are honoring Rowenna Crabbe.
Eyes of Texas Award
New faculty member garners prestigious campus honor
The Rise of Human-AI Collaboration
As AI automates routine work, it is accelerating demand for professionals who can frame the right questions
Leading Forward: Rob Richardson
Ensures people operations run smoothly and efficiently
Leading Forward: Ty Henderson
Shapes the undergraduate experience for tomorrow’s business leaders
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 April for upcoming research events, lunches and seminars.
Awards
This month we are honoring Sirkka Jarvenpaa.
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
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.
Leading Forward
A look at the leadership guiding McCombs through a moment of transition — and shaping what comes next
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.
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