Fall 2025 Issue
A Leader’s Path
From student to C-suite, AlaNa Williams, MBA ’18, shows how curiosity and relationships shaped her growth and progress Her parents…
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?Gatherings: Alumni Events + Photos?
McCombs Alumni Summer Celebrations, June-August Held over the summer, the McCombs Alumni Summer Celebrations drew more than 1,000 people to…
Meet The Hildebrand Scholars
6 Standout MBA Students in Program’s Inaugural Cohort will Shape a New Legacy of Leadership at Texas Mccombs By Sally…
Meet the Knowledge Creators
Ph.D. researchers are in demand as businesses seek speedy adaptation to new technologies by Judie Kinonen After first being thrust…
The Empathy Advantage
To Fill A Niche In The Beauty Aisles, Live Tinted Founder Deepica Mutyala, Bba ’11, Built A Mission-First Company Culture…
Leading with Authenticity
BeatBox Beverage founders Justin Fenchel, MBA ’13, and Aimy Steadman, MBA ’13, went from B School to boxed wine stardom,…
Having Serious Fun
Clayton Spencer, BBA’03, Built Poncho Outdoors to Reflect His Passion for wild places — and a Culture of Camaraderie By…
Young Workers New Leaders
Gen Z and Millennials are Changing Their Workplaces, and Their Leaders are Responding You Probably Have Heard: Today’s companies are…
Poets & Quants Names Yoguchi As A 2025 Best & Brightest MBA
Hiro Yoguchi, MBA ’25, said he chose Texas McCombs because of its world-class resources in his areas of interest, its…
School Shop Class Inspires BBA Student’s Woodworking Business
In 2016, Ryan Daly, BBA ’25, turned his passion for woodworking into an e-commerce business whose product lines now include…
Longtime Friends Grow Nonprofit To Help Those With Rare Diseases
In 2023, longtime friends Ankitha Gantasala, a McCombs integrated MPA student, and Sophia Pirani, a Northwestern University student, revived and…
A Passion for Coffee
3 Mba Graduates Market Patented Machine For Creating A Cold Brew They Say Makes Java Lovers Jump For Joy Samuel…
Defining Moments
Last spring, our photographers captured the spirit of McCombs School of Business graduates during their convocation ceremonies on May 9-10.…
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…
Laura Starks Receives Honorary Doctorate From Swiss University
The University of Zurich gave honorary doctorates to McCombs finance professor Laura Starks, B.A. ’72, Ph.D. ’81, and seven other…
McCOMBS By the Numbers
No. 4 U.S. rank of full-time MBA among public schools in U.S. News & World Report’s annual survey. No. 16 overall …
Texas McCombs Academy Starts2 New Undergraduate Programs
More than 50 students took part in the Investment Banking Accelerator, an intensive program to help undergraduates gain essential business…
Ethics Unwrapped Wins 2 Medals for Video Excellence
Ethics Unwrapped, the educational video series housed at the Center for Leadership and Ethics at McCombs, won a silver and…
Mulva Hall Construction
Construction is well underway on Mulva Hall, the future 17-story home for McCombs undergraduate classrooms, faculty offices, and community spaces.
Owning a Business, the ETA Way
Texas McCombs is embracing the fast-rising trendof ‘entrepreneurship through acquisition’ By Omar L. Gallaga After Edgar Galindo, MBA ’20, finished…
Leading with Purpose
Leadership is always evolving — and here at McCombs, we’re embracing the change. At McCombs, we’ve always redefined what it…
Inspired By Aztec Goddess of Health, Rocío León’s Tozi Superfoods Takes 1st in H-E-B Texas Best Contest
Austin business started by Texas McCombs graduate wins $25,000 and placement on store shelves
Summer Program Gives Students a Startup Mindset
Students pursuing an entrepreneurship minor through McCombs gain startup perspective during summer program
Mills Ending Term as Dean in 2026
Award-winning educator and top-ranked scholar to return to faculty after a one-year sabbatical
Hildebrand MBA Programs To Get New Leader
Joe Hahn is passing the torch to Urooj Khan
Marc Ross Named To NAA Hall Of FameNational 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
In Memory of Jon Brumley
Distinguished Fort Worth entrepreneur and friend of Texas McCombs leaves indelible mark on UT community
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
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
The Truth About Gen AI in Sales
Five common misconceptions about generative AI are stifling sales and marketing teams
McCombs Graduates Shine at Longhorn 100
Their businesses fill the top 10 and 46 slots overall in the Texas Exes awards
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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
Best in Impact Investing
MBA team wins international investment pitch competition
When Feedback Fails
When adding features to software applications, developers should balance user feedback with their own instincts
Standards Boost Sustainability Talk
Voluntary reporting guides lead to more sustainability disclosures in corporate earnings calls
Tops in Sports Analytics
MSM students awarded championship at national competition