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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
Hard Hats and High Hopes
Students representing McCombs’ Class of 2029 get the scoop on Mulva Hall
Mulva Hall Construction
Construction is well underway on Mulva Hall, the future 17-story home for McCombs undergraduate classrooms, faculty offices, and community spaces.
Leading with Purpose
Leadership is always evolving — and here at McCombs, we’re embracing the change. At McCombs, we’ve always redefined what it…
A Special Thank-You!
Thank you to all the faculty members and Ph.D. students who participated in the research luncheons on Oct. 10 and 24.
Ph.D. Student Spotlight
This month we are highlighting Ph.D. student Meenal Banga
Ph.D. Student Spotlight
This month we are highlighting Ph.D. student Firat Kilci
Consequences of Political Polarization for Firms
To understand polarization’s impact, we need to ditch the notion that increased political conflict is rooted in ideology and ideas
Awesomeness
If everything is awesome, then nothing is awesome
Driving What’s Next in Sports
Business of Sports Summit underscores the power of sports to connect people.
Finding Strong Ground
In an age of unprecedented uncertainty, Brené Brown says, ‘Don’t build on dysfunction’
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
McCombs Launches Initiative To Fund More Undergraduate Research Assistants
Students gain practical research experience by working with faculty on real-world business problems
Ph.D. Student Spotlight
This month we are highlighting Ph.D. student John-Patrick Akinyemi
Ph.D. Student Spotlight
This month we are highlighting Ph.D. student Nathan Herrmann
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.
Happy Accidents
If everything is awesome, then nothing is awesome
Complexity: Friend Or Foe Of Information Systems?
To understand digital technologies...
A Special Thank-You!
Thank you to all the faculty members and Ph.D. students who participated in the research luncheons on Sept. 5 and 19.
Ph.D. Student Spotlight
This month we are highlighting Ph.D. students Marcelino Chavez and Yunyi Li.
Ph.D. Student Spotlight
This month we are highlighting Ph.D. students Marcelino Chavez and Yunyi Li.
Higher Housing Costs
Are SFRs the villains of the current housing crisis?
Idea Workouts
Aerobics of the mind with your health guru Davey H.
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
Brumley Institute for Graduate Entrepreneurship
Jon Brumley Texas Venture Labs announces name change to reflect expanded vision
Board Launches With Sports Luminaries
McCombs’ Business of Sports Institute appoints 29 industry leaders to inaugural advisory board
A Special Thank-You!
Thank you to all the faculty who participated in the faculty and staff momentum on Aug. 14. A special thanks to Dean Lillian Mills, Ethan Burris, Caitlin Mullaney, and the entire dean’s office team.
Awards
Thank you to everyone who participated in the April 4 research luncheon "Both Sides Now: Applying and Selecting for Research Positions in 2025." Participants discussed what it’s like to compete and succeed in the external job market.
Good Grief
By far my worst day as a professional educator was my first class after 9/11. It wasn’t because of my uniquely held emotions. Like everyone, I was shocked, confused, angry, and incredibly sad. It was because of what I did, or rather, because of what I didn’t do …
Happiness and Grief Are a Paradox Worth Embracing
If you are reading this while carrying the weight of loss, I want to begin by acknowledging something important: Grief is not a flaw to be corrected. It is the natural, human price we pay for having loved …
Ph.D. Student Spotlight
Arun Datta is finishing his dissertation in strategic management at McCombs.
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
KBH Energy Center To Host Symposium
Experts will convene in Austin to explore the future of US energy
In Memory of Jon Brumley
Distinguished Fort Worth entrepreneur and friend of Texas McCombs leaves indelible mark on UT community
2025 McCombs Scholarship Appreciation Event
Life-changing support took center stage at the luncheon for scholarship recipients and donors
Board Fellows Program Expands
McCombs expands impact of Board Fellows Program across Texas with support from Golub Capital
Austin is the No. 1 city to start a new business. Here’s why.
A new study from USA Today examined metrics that influence the performance of new businesses in major U.S. cities. Out…
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
Mobile App Value
Shuping Chen explains how mobile apps are now a dominant force in the digital economy, accounting for 88% of mobile device usage and permeating various facets of our lives, from social networking and entertainment to personal productivity, health care, and banking. The Economist magazine …
A Job Well Done
Thank you to everyone who participated in the April 4 research luncheon "Both Sides Now: Applying and Selecting for Research Positions in 2025." Participants discussed what it’s like to compete and succeed in the external job market.
Just-Accepted Journal Publications
Fourteen new papers by McCombs faculty members
Construct Rules
When we think of Big Ideas™, we often think of major theories, conceptual frameworks, equations, or propositions that have galvanized entire areas of research. For example, the two most influential papers in the history of micro and macro areas of management are the Resource-Based View of the firm …
Texas Business Shines at SXSW
Conference speakers highlight the strengths of McCombs, UT, and Texas as a whole
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
AI Impact: 2025 Business Outlook Series
Panelists share optimism about the post-election economy and predict AI’s influence