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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
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
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
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.
Driving Assistance Systems Could Backfire
Some warning alerts can lead to more hazardous driving
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
When Credit Is Low, Car Dealers Offer a Break
Rather than exploiting buyers with low credit scores, dealers lose an average of $301 arranging loans to them
Guiding Doctors in the Age of 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
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.
The Truth About Gen AI in Sales
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
Breaking Ground on Mulva Hall
Key donors celebrate visionary campus development and honor Miriam and Jim Mulva
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
When Feedback Fails
When adding features to software applications, developers should balance user feedback with their own instincts