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McCombs Supporter Gets Big-Ticket Moment
The McCombs annual giving team recently gave away tickets to two UT football games as part of its fall giving campaign
New Testing Scheme Could Work for Chips and Clinics
Combining a few key tests in batches can diagnose a wide variety of systems more quickly
Concealed Deals Drive Up 401(k) Fees
When mutual funds share revenue with plan administrators, employees get higher costs and lower performance
2 Coasts: 1 Mission
Bay Area for McCombs and New York for McCombs Foster Support and Opportunity for Alumni and Students
Driving What’s Next in Sports
Business of Sports Summit underscores the power of sports to connect people.
For Battered Brands, Consumers Can Be Defenders
By learning why commentators champion brands against social media critics, companies can encourage them
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
Adjusted Earnings Don’t Fool Investors
When companies omit stock-based compensation to make earnings look better, investors fill in the missing numbers
Teaching Fellows Innovate, Inspire
Pioneers in the classroom, McCombs Teaching Fellows are shaping the future of business education
Smart Machines Can Make Organizations Less Smart
Digital tools should complement group learning, not take its place
Texas Executive MBA Hits No. 10 in U.S.
McCombs lands at No. 10 in the U.S. and leads in alumni network in the Financial Times’ 2025 Executive MBA Ranking
Finding Strong Ground
In an age of unprecedented uncertainty, Brené Brown says, ‘Don’t build on dysfunction’
The Chat Will See You Now
Initial screenings by online Q&A platforms can steer patients to the right care and lead to more doctor visits, in person and online
UT Austin Hosts Corporate Sustainability Leaders on Panel
The Austin community is invited to ‘Impact Chat: Demystifying Sustainability for Genuine Progress’ on Oct. 14 about how sustainability leaders cut through challenges and noise to drive real change
AI Can Improve Care and Save State Health Dollars, McCombs Professor Tells Legislature
Professor Indranil Bardhan addresses Texas IT Caucus with research-backed ideas
An Ordinary Man’s Extraordinary Journey
Ray Brimble is creating a legacy inspired by community
McCombs Launches Initiative To Fund More Undergraduate Research Assistants
Students gain practical research experience by working with faculty on real-world business problems
For Divided Audit Disclosure, Benefits Can Outweigh Risks
Splitting audit responsibility can protect accounting firms against lawsuits, though making them more likely to get fired
A Willing Ambassador
Proud alumnus Rohan Small has a sense of responsibility to UT and its students
Tozi Superfoods Takes 1st in H-E-B Contest
Austin business started by Texas McCombs graduate wins $25,000 and placement on store shelves
How Can (A)I Help You?
AI that reads emotions can handle customer complaints, but it sometimes needs human assistance
Texas McCombs BBA Ranks No. 6, Nation’s Leader in Top 10 Specialties
McCombs' undergraduate program lands at No. 6, with 12 business specialties ranking in the top 10
KBH Energy Center Symposium Draws Record Crowd, Features Industry Leaders
The 2025 Energy Symposium at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Energy Center broke prior attendance records for the event and featured conversations with leaders from across the industry
Better Messaging Can Fight Cancer, Save Lives
Peer-driven messages boost cervical cancer screening for at-risk women
McCombs MBA Program Takes High Ranks
McCombs’ full-time MBA continues to hit high marks in the 2026 QS World University rankings
McCombs M.S. Programs Take High Ranks
Three master’s programs at McCombs continue to hit high marks in the 2026 QS World University rankings
Brumley Institute for Graduate Entrepreneurship
Jon Brumley Texas Venture Labs announces name change to reflect expanded vision
When Work Teams Flourish, Productivity Increases
Respect, sense of purpose drive high-performing teams, global data shows
Board Launches With Sports Luminaries
McCombs’ Business of Sports Institute appoints 29 industry leaders to inaugural advisory board
Behind the Scenes at Whole Foods
Students pursuing an entrepreneurship minor through McCombs gain startup perspective during summer program
Not All Subsidiaries Are Treated Equally
Parent companies fine-tune ownership structures to match competitive needs
Dynamic Pricing Can Optimize Profits but Alienate Customers
To avoid buyer backlash, companies need guardrails for using algorithms to set prices
Lowering Commissions Can Slow Home Sales
Real estate agents steer buyers away from properties that pay less than local going rates
Mills Announces Retirement as Dean
McCombs School dean to end term at the end of 2025-26 academic year
Hildebrand MBA Programs To Get New Leader
Joe Hahn is passing the torch to Urooj Khan
Only Some Emotions Help Posts Go Viral
Not all feelings are created equal when it comes to sharing on social media
KBH Energy Center To Host Symposium
Experts will convene in Austin to explore the future of US energy
McCombs MBA Hits 2 Top 10 Lists
McCombs takes high marks for campus environment and marketing in The Princeton Review’s 2025 rankings.
National Apartment Association Honoree
Marc Ross, BBA ’80, awarded for innovation in the fast-changing rental housing industry
Faculty Endowments
New appointments recognize faculty members’ outstanding contributions
Driving Assistance Systems Could Backfire
Some warning alerts can lead to more hazardous driving
In Memory of Jon Brumley
Distinguished Fort Worth entrepreneur and friend of Texas McCombs leaves indelible mark on UT community
Retirement Is About Confidence as Well as Money
Feeling financially savvy is as important as actually being savvy, when it comes to easing retirement anxiety
The Bold Place Bets on the VIX
For investors who can stomach the risk, Wall Street’s ‘fear index’ leads to potential gains
To Shape Tech Standards, Cooperate With Competitors
Companies can influence new standards in their favor by offering benefits to other players in an ecosystem
Car Dealers Don’t Rip Off Subprime Borrowers
Rather than exploiting buyers with low credit scores, dealers lose an average of $301 arranging loans to them
Doctors Need Better Guidance on AI
To avoid burnout and medical mistakes, health care organizations should train physicians in AI-assisted decision-making
M.S. in Finance Program Hits No. 4 in U.S.
The Texas Master of Science in Finance takes top 10 status in both the Financial Times and
Financial Engineer Times