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A Fond Farewell
Staff and faculty host a surprise sendoff for beloved McCombs Dean Lillian Mills
McCombs Graduates Pack Longhorn 100
Their businesses filled the most slots at Texas Exes awards gala
KBH Energy Center Symposium to Focus on Forces Reshaping Energy
Top executives, leading researchers, and other experts will share varied perspectives on the changing energy industry during the 12th Annual Kay Bailey Hutchison Energy Center Symposium on Sept. 11, 2026
The GreenLink
Hildebrand MBA student part of winning team in prestigious land use design competition
Bradley Staats Appointed Dean of McCombs School of Business
He will begin his appointment on July 1, succeeding Lillian Mills, who has served as dean since 2020.
Eyes of Texas Award
New faculty member garners prestigious campus honor
Fund Honors McCombs, Liberal Arts Senior Lost in Mass Shooting
Family and University establish endowed scholarship to mark legacy of Savitha Shan
Revolving Doors Weaken SEC Oversight
New regulators are less likely to flag reporting errors at companies audited by their former accounting firms
In Memory of Bennett Glazer
McCombs Hall of Famer and beverage industry giant led with vision, compassion
Blazing Trails
New Texas Trailblazers organization unites leaders from across campus
Odometer Inattention Costs Used Car Buyers
Due to left-digit bias, consumers pay extra for cars just under multiples of 10,000 miles
New Chair Coming to Accounting
John McInnis will take over the post from Steven Kachelmeier ahead of the fall semester
The Rise of Human-AI Collaboration
As AI automates routine work, it is accelerating demand for professionals who can frame the right questions
It’s Complicated: AI Measures Business Complexity
New model helps investors and regulators understand complex businesses and see their positive sides
Artistic Inspiration in Rowling Hall
Gift of contemporary art creates moments of discovery throughout McCombs’ graduate programs building
Connecting Through Art
Student and staff art ambassadors build appreciation, dialogue around new installation in Rowling Hall
Discovery Guide
Learn about the artists behind the 71 works of contemporary art housed in Robert B. Rowling Hall
Floating on Air
Stunning Hashimoto art re-defines Rowling Hall gathering spaces
In Alliances, Information Firewalls Can Backfire
Innovation suffers when strategic partners restrict information flow
Leading Forward: Rob Richardson
Ensures people operations run smoothly and efficiently
Texas McCombs Promotions
9 faculty members recommended for advancement
High Marks for Hildebrand MBA at Texas McCombs
The Hildebrand suite of MBA programs continues its strong performance and leads the nation in Information Systems in U.S. News & World Report ranking.
Online Viewers Prefer Livestreams to Recordings
Appeal of real-time performances opens opportunities for marketers and creators
Leading Forward: Ty Henderson
Shapes the undergraduate experience for tomorrow’s business leaders
Scholarship Week
Texas McCombs Scholarship Week Provides Opportunities for Virtual and In-Person
Connection
Do TV Ads Work? Ask Smart TVs
Internet-connected televisions make it easier for marketers to measure broadcast ads against sales
Leading Forward: Jeff Hoskins
Ensures financial operations run smoothly and efficiently
Behaviors Behind High‑Impact AI Use
UT Austin and KPMG analysis of 1.4 million interactions show how employees achieve sophisticated AI collaboration
Equipping Physicians to Lead
First‑of‑its‑kind collaboration among three UT System institutions prepares physician leaders for a dynamic health care landscape
Leading Forward: David Harrison
Leads the charge for bold ideas and faculty-driven research
Investors Willing To Pay a Little More for Green Bonds
Premium for green debt could help fund sustainable projects
Leading Forward: Cory Wilburn
Powers innovation through technology and digital solutions
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
Mentor Appreciation
Esteemed alumni pay it forward at the McCombs 13th annual Executive Mentorship Dinner
Digital Targeting Creeps Out Customers
When personalized ads get too intrusive, consumers are less likely to buy
Leading Forward: Urooj Khan
Elevates the MBA experience
Business Outlook Series 2026
Experts Highlighted Future Trends in Real Estate, Energy and AI
Leading Forward: Caitlin Mullaney
Keeps the school running and moving forward
UT Receives Gift To Name Department of Accounting
Jonathan Shulkin’s gift to the McCombs School of Business will open broader career paths for country’s top students
Too Much Transparency Can Hurt Financial Markets
Excessive public information on bond trading and short-term lending can trigger risky investments
Accounting Move Promotes Equal Pay for Equal Work
Framing raises in dollars, not percentages, helps reduce gender gaps
Texas MBA Hits No. 15 in Fortune
McCombs again takes top 15 in Fortune’s ranking of full-time MBA programs
Building Homes Through Smart Finance
Joanie Hanlon Monaghan’s accounting degree has been invaluable as she shapes affordable housing nationwide
Sharing Info Lowers Hospital Mortality Rates
Hospitals that had advanced IT systems and took part in clinical trials saw fewer deaths during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic