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Wealth Management Internships, Reimagined
Republic Capital offers micro internships for McCombs freshmen and sophomores
McCombs and Austin Bet on Small Business
TEXAS Entrepreneurship and City of Austin partner for new pitch competition
A Special Thank-You!
Thank you to all the faculty members and Ph.D. students who participated in the Research Lunch on Oct. 2.
Undergraduate Research Assistant Student Spotlight
Siqi Chen is an accounting student in the integrated MPA program with a minor in MIS.
Ph.D. Student Spotlight
Minghong Yuan is a fifth-year Ph.D. candidate in information systems at the McCombs School of Business.
The Role of Context-Specific Information in Auditor Decisions
AI gave junior auditors better judgment and not just louder voices
Research-Teaching Smackdown
The rivalry is less cage match and more separate lanes
What I’m Reading: ‘Greenlights’: Creating Your Own Path
Matthew McConaughey reminds us that it’s OK to pivot, but you’ve got to be
prepared
Texas Athletics and McCombs Launch Bevo Lab
Texas Athletics spearheads a first-of-its-kind hub for sports intelligence, data analytics, research, and talent development
Commentary: The Rise of Human-AI Collaboration
As AI automates routine work, it is accelerating demand for professionals who can frame the right questions
Creating Thoughtful Conversations Around AI
Ethics Unwrapped documentary screening Oct. 15 opens dialogue around AI ethics
‘College GameDay’ Host Talks Ambition, Honesty
ESPN’s Rece Davis shares lessons on college football and building a career in sports media
A Special Thank-You!
Thank you to all the faculty and Ph.D. Students who participated in the Research Lunch on Sept. 11. Special thanks go to Hayden Gunnell, Rosemary Su, Tianchang Wang, Cindi Teasley, and Yihao Chen.
Undergraduate Research Assistant Student Spotlight
Katy is a junior studying finance and Business Honors Program with minors in MIS and Spanish. My work as an undergraduate research assistant (URA) in the McCombs Behavioral Lab has given me the opportunity to work under Dr. Dave Harrison.
Ph.D. Student Spotlight
Fangchen Song is a Ph.D. candidate in information systems at the McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin, advised by professor Ashish Agarwal.
Ph.D. Student Spotlight
Ankur Jaiswal is a Ph.D. candidate in information systems, advised by Hüseyin Tanriverdi. He previously did research at the Indian School of Business, the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta and a think tank under the Indian Ministry of External Affairs.
Teaching AI To Work With Us
Smart AI reads the room, and saves the rewrites
The ‘Ostrich Effect’ of Aspirational Goals
Aim high, but don’t bury your head when feedback comes in
Forgetting Helps Creating
Forgetting isn’t a bug, it’s a creativity feature
What I’m Reading: ‘Big Red’
What Red McCombs teaches us about learning-driven ambition
Suiting Up for Success
McCombs students have opportunity to build professional wardrobes, confidence, and a stronger start to their careers
New Leadership Sets the Stage for GSLI’s Next Chapter
New GSLI Managing Director Brings 2 Decades of Energy and Sustainability Experience to McCombs
A Special Thank-You!
Thank you to all the faculty who participated in the faculty and staff Momentum gathering on Aug. 13.
Undergraduate Research Assistant Student Spotlight
Dilan is a senior studying management information systems through the Canfield Business Honors Program.
Undergraduate Research Assistant Student Spotlight
Jiyi is a finance major entering their third and final year at McCombs.
Ph.D. Student Spotlight
Constanza Urdaneta Romano is a Ph.D. candidate in the marketing strategy track; she is co-advised by Rex Du and Vijay Mahajan.
Workers Better — and Organizations Worse
AI speeds up solo work, but can leave teams with a collaboration hangover
All About the Benjamins?
Bigger ideas, better lives, and not just bigger bucks
When Firms Pursue Multiple Goals, Organization Design Is Crucial
Multiple goals create trade-offs that good organizational design can manage
What I’m Reading: ‘AI for Good’
The book ‘AI for Good’ suggests that radical incrementalism may be a better strategy than a grand AI plan
McCombs M.S. Programs Get New Names
10-month graduate programs renamed to highlight technical rigor and AI integration
Leading With Heart
Carla and Arthur Mills IV provide MBA students hope and a deep sense of belonging
Celebrating the Class of 2026
All smiles and horns up at McCombs’ 77th MPA commencement celebration
Coming Home: Q&A With Dean Bradley R. Staats
McCombs’ new dean on listening first, learning always, and why he’s happy to be home
McCombs Reaffirms Excellence With AACSB Reaccreditation
The school remains among a select number worldwide accredited in both business and accounting
Charting McCombs’ AI Future
As the world reckons with AI, instructors are finding innovative ways to incorporate it into their teaching By Omar L.…
Business Outlook Series 2026
Experts Highlighted Future Trends in Real Estate, Energy and AI
Artistic Inspiration in Rowling Hall
Gift of contemporary art creates moments of discovery throughout McCombs’ graduate programs building
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
Drive To Fund More Undergraduate Research Assistants
Students gain practical research experience by working with faculty on real-world business problems
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
New Chair Coming to Accounting
John McInnis will take over the post from Steven Kachelmeier ahead of the fall semester
Driving What’s Next in Sports
Business of Sports Summit underscores the power of sports to connect people.
McCombs’ Highest Honors
On Nov. 20, notable alumni, friends, and Texas McCombs staff members honored five new Hall of Fame inductees and three Rising Star award recipients
McCombs Honors Faculty Members
More than 15 professors and other instructors receive awards for their teaching, research, service
Gardening System Startup Takes Root
Student founders learn from judges’ feedback during spring investment competition
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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