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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
2025 McCombs Scholarship Appreciation Event
Life-changing support took center stage at the luncheon for scholarship recipients and donors
To Spot Toxic Speech Online, Try AI
A new tool helps balance accuracy with fairness toward all groups in social media
Paper Wins Prestigious JAMS Award
Texas McCombs faculty member honored for article on AI for social good
Board Fellows Program Expands
McCombs expands impact of Board Fellows Program across Texas with support from Golub Capital
Tariffs Reshape Supply Chains in Unpredictable Ways
Uncertainty about rates affects prices, product shortages, and bringing factories back to the U.S.
Q&A: Gen AI Myths Debunked
Five common misconceptions about generative AI are stifling sales and marketing teams
TXCPA Editorial Board Chair
Accounting faculty member to lead influential Texas trade publication
McCombs Graduates Shine at Longhorn 100
Their businesses fill the top 10 and 46 slots overall in the Texas Exes awards
Breaking Ground on Mulva Hall
Key donors celebrate visionary campus development and honor Miriam and Jim Mulva
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Energy Production Drives U.S. Global Strength
Hutchison, geopolitical speakers agree that energy production is vital to the nation’s impact worldwide and security at home
Spurned CEOs May Become Activist Shareholders
Campaigns by former executives are relatively common and successful
Higher Wealth Taxes Equal Less Philanthropy
Charitable donations fall when wealth taxes rise, but allowing larger deductions can help maintain giving
Best in Impact Investing
MBA team wins international investment pitch competition
For Sales Quota Periods, One Size Doesn’t Fit All
Longer quota cycles motivate high-performing salespeople, while low performers thrive with shorter terms
Texas Business Shines at SXSW
Conference speakers highlight the strengths of McCombs, UT, and Texas as a whole
To Upgrade Apps, Listen to Users
When adding features to software applications, developers should balance user feedback with their own instincts
Stellar Ranks for Hildebrand MBA at Texas McCombs
Full-time degree continues its 9-year high and leads nation in number of top-20 business specialties in U.S. News & World Report ranking
UT Will Host Annual SEED Challenge Final Pitch on April 10
The Austin community is invited to watch student-led impact ventures vie for $15,000
Standards Boost Sustainability Talk
Voluntary reporting guides lead to more sustainability disclosures in corporate earnings calls
Settlement Could Lower Cost of Buying a Home
Deal could boost competition and reduce real estate commissions
Who’s to Blame When AI Makes a Medical Error?
In a JAMA Health Forum brief released today, Associate Professor of Management Shefali Patil warns assistive AI may pose a new burden for physicians
Looking for Donors? Start With Where They Live
Nonprofits can use public data to target fundraising appeals by state and ZIP code
Tops in Sports Analytics
MSM students awarded championship at national competition
Hildebrand Leadership Fellows
Enhanced offerings will customize MBA leadership development journey
AI Can Open Up Beds in the ICU
By explaining factors that affect a patient’s length of stay, artificial intelligence can help hospitals improve scheduling for staff and patients
11 Faculty Members To Receive Promotions for Fall Semester
New positions become effective ahead of fall semester
Need a Business Plan? Ask AI
An artificial intelligence tool can write and evaluate business plans as well as or better than humans can
Former U.S. Energy Secretary Warns of ‘Energy Emergency’
The KBH Energy Center co-hosts the former U.S. energy secretary for ‘Focus on Energy’ series
‘Ultimate WordPress Handbook’
McCombs marketing faculty member captures more than 15 years of WordPress experience in comprehensive new guide
Finding Common Ground in the Classroom
Maryam Zoweil’s SXSW EDU session will help students and educators tackle politics in the classroom
Energy in the New Year
UT’s KBH Energy Center hosts conversation with leading energy policy experts
McCombs MBA Takes Historic High in Financial Times
McCombs hit No. 17 among U.S. MBA programs
For Push Promotions, Timing Is Everything
Brick-and-mortar retailers can compete with Amazon by using notifications based on your location as well as your shopping habits
To Be Happier, Take a Vacation … From Your Smartphone
Blocking mobile internet for two weeks can improve mental health, feelings of well-being, and attention spans
McCombs Is Top 10 in the World for Faculty Research
Faculty research hits historic high in Financial Times MBA ranking
Hildebrand’s $20 Million Gift Will Lift Premier Graduate Programs
Hildebrand’s $20 Million Gift Will Lift Premier Graduate Programs
Austin Fintech Event Feb. 19
Texas McCombs will host panel on fintech during its annual Business Outlook
Dallas Real Estate Event Feb. 13
Texas McCombs will host panel on the energy transition during its annual Business Outlook
30 Years of Student Investing
As the McCombs MBA Fund celebrates a milestone, a new generation of investors make their pitch
Q&A: How To Manage Feedback Overload
Planning for multiple feedback channels helps employees feel heard — and makes their feedback easier to act on.
Houston Energy Event Feb. 6
Texas McCombs hosts panel on the energy transition during its annual Business Outlook