McCombs Honors Faculty Members
More than 15 professors and other instructors receive awards for their teaching, research, service
The McCombs School of Business recognized the achievements of 19 members of its faculty during the Spring 2026 faculty meeting in April. The meeting honored their contributions to the school and education.
“In and out of the classroom, these faculty members set a standard of excellence that keeps McCombs among the nation’s best business schools,” Dean Lillian Mills said. “They exemplify an unwavering commitment to their students, an insatiable curiosity in research, and a sincere desire to help change the world.”
Teaching Awards
The CBA Foundation Advisory Council Award for Teaching Innovation
Nick Hallman, Accounting, Associate Professor
Ben Bentzin, Marketing, Associate Professor of Instruction
Joe D. Beasley Award for Excellence in MBA Teaching
Thomas Shively, IROM, Professor
Jade DeKinder, Marketing, Clinical Assistant Professor
Hank and Mary Harkins Foundation Award for Effective Teaching in Undergraduate Classes
Robert Parrino, Finance, Professor
Steven Brister, Marketing, Associate Professor of Instruction
David Searle, BGS, Assistant Professor of Instruction
Fred Moore Assistant Instructor Award for Teaching Excellence
Max Sacher, Finance, Ph.D. Student
Fangchen Song, IROM, Ph.D. Student
Trammell/CBA Foundation Teaching Award for Assistant Professors
Matthew Kubic, Accounting
Michael Peterson, Management
Fawn & Vijay Mahajan Teaching Excellence Award for Executive Education
Daniel Mitchell, IROM, Clinical Assistant Professor
Jim Nolen Award for Excellence in Graduate Teaching
Constantinos Coutifaris, Management, Assistant Professor
Joe Hahn, Finance, Clinical Professor
Service Award
McCombs School of Business Contributions to Culture
Kristie Loescher, Management, Professor of Instruction
Research Awards
CBA Foundation Research Excellence Award for Assistant Professors
Matthew Kubic, Accounting
Yan Leng, IROM
Research Excellence Award for Associate Professors
Samuel Kruger, Finance
Award for Research Excellence
Raghunath Rao, Marketing, Professor
Career Award for Outstanding Research Contributions
Susan Broniarczyk, Marketing, Professor
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