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Connecting Through Art
Student and staff art ambassadors build appreciation, dialogue around new installation in Rowling Hall
Artistic Inspiration in Rowling Hall
Gift of contemporary art creates moments of discovery throughout McCombs’ graduate programs building
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
Leading Forward: Rob Richardson
Ensures people operations run smoothly and efficiently
Leading Forward: Ty Henderson
Shapes the undergraduate experience for tomorrow’s business leaders
A Special Thank-You!
Thank you to all the faculty members and Ph.D. students who participated in the Research Pitches: Ph.D.-Faculty Speed Dating on March 6.
Ph.D. Student Spotlight
Yunxiang Bai is a Ph.D. candidate in strategic management, completing his dissertation under the supervision of Francisco Polidoro.
The Importance of Operations in B2B Financing
Mismatches can lead to lost profits and inefficiencies
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
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
Climbing Out of the Uncanny Valley
Sometimes our biggest advances in understanding arise from unexpected places
Gender and Competitiveness When Sponsoring Others
Regulatory agencies often draw scrutiny for the “revolving door”
Ph.D. Student Spotlight
Yizhe Huang is a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Information, Risk and Operations Management
Ph.D. Student Spotlight
Minjoo Kim's work studies how economic constraints and opportunities shape household financial decisions, with a focus on retirement saving and insurance markets.
A Special Thank-You!
Thank you to all the faculty members and Ph.D. Students who participated in the research luncheon on Feb. 13.
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
A Special Thank-You!
Thank you to everyone who participated in the research luncheon on Jan. 23 and to the Dean's office for the soiree.
Ph.D. Student Spotlight
Terrence Neumann is a fifth-year Ph.D. candidate in information systems and is being advised by Maria De-Arteaga and Yan Leng.
When Regulators Hire Industry Experts, Does That Sharpen Oversight — or Soften It?
Regulatory agencies often draw scrutiny for the “revolving door”
Time Is the Apex Predator
Sometimes our biggest advances in understanding arise from unexpected places
Competition Sharpens Startups for Success
Brain imaging device and routing program win top prizes at Texas Venture Labs pitch competition
Agentic AI’s Promise and Perils
Creators, business leaders, and researchers convened at the 2025 CATT Summit to explore the hopes and cautions around emerging technologies
What Matters Most in Wealth Management
Texas McCombs and Wealthtender collaborate on tool that measures financial advisor value
UT Austin Stakes New Ground in Houston
With a modern office tower lease adjacent to CityCentre, UT’s McCombs School of Business invests $13 million in Houston market over the next 10 years
Houston Energy Event Feb. 12
Texas McCombs hosts Business Outlook panel on energy’s evolving risks and opportunities
Dallas Real Estate Event Feb. 18
Texas McCombs to host Business Outlook panel on the future of Texas cities
Mills Ending Term as Dean in 2026
Award-winning educator and top-ranked scholar to return to faculty after a one-year sabbatical
Mulva Hall Construction
Construction is well underway on Mulva Hall, the future 17-story home for McCombs undergraduate classrooms, faculty offices, and community spaces.
A Special Thank-You!
The 2025 Ph.D. Conference was an outstanding success, made possible by the invaluable participation and contributions of our supportive dean, Lillian Mills, esteemed faculty, dedicated Ph.D. students, and distinguished alumna, Dorothy E. Leidner. We were deeply honored to have them share their profound insights, experiences, and expertise.
Ph.D. Student Spotlight
This month we are highlighting Ph.D. student Nathan Herrmann
Ph.D. Student Spotlight
This month we are highlighting Ph.D. student John-Patrick Akinyemi
Complexity: Friend or Foe of Information Systems?
Problems arise when systems form adaptive, unstructured connections
Happy Accidents
Sometimes our biggest advances in understanding arise from unexpected places
Hildebrand MBA Programs To Get New Leader
Joe Hahn is passing the torch to Urooj Khan
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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
McCombs 2025 Hall of Fame Ceremony Recognizes 5 Inductees and 3 Rising Star Recipients
On Nov. 20, notable alumni, friends, and Texas McCombs staff members honored five new Hall of Fame inductees and three Rising Star award recipients
In Memory of Jon Brumley
Distinguished Fort Worth entrepreneur and friend of Texas McCombs leaves indelible mark on UT community
McCombs Graduates Shine at Longhorn 100
Their businesses fill the top 10 and 46 slots overall in the Texas Exes awards