McCombs Made Podcast: Bill Cunningham
In this episode, former University president Bill Cunningham about his time at UT, the many influential leaders he met as president of the university, and what he wants his legacy to be.
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Laying a Sound Foundation
Assistant Professor Sara Toynbee shares insights from her time teaching Accounting Concepts, a course for first-year integrated Master in Professional Accounting students.
MPA Bridge Program Now Available to UT Students in All Majors
For undergraduates at UT, the fast track to an advanced degree in accounting has never been more accessible When Patrick…
Celebrating the Class of 2024: Ready to ‘Dive In’
MPA grads are inspired toward courage and resilience Resilience and gratitude were themes of this year’s 76th Master in Professional…
Retirees Reflect, Anticipate
Three faculty members close their academic careers while looking forward to a new chapter Professors Lisa Koonce, Michael Clement, and…
Audit Student, Audit Intern, Audit Director
Relationship-building skills helped alumna Kayla Marsh advance at Forvis Mazars Kayla Marsh, MPA ’12, grew up playing sports and threw…
Department News
BBA Faculty Honor Roll recipients are chosen by the students of the Undergraduate Business Council based on outstanding prior semester…
Corralling Longhorns Into Their Dream Jobs
It was a lucky coin toss that brought Mitch Bramlett, BBA ’92, MPA ’92, to PwC more than 30 years ago. But it’s his passion for mentoring that has since brought dozens of other Texas McCombs accounting alumni to that Big Four firm.
Optimistic Outlook
Department Chair Steven Kachelmeier highlights some of the department's recent achievements and predicts another remarkable year for the nation's top program.
To Kick-Start a Kick-Starter, Give to Yourself
A significant self-donation early in a campaign can help a crowdfunding effort draw more donors and more money
McCombs No. 7 Worldwide for Faculty Research
Faculty research hits historic high in Financial Times EMBA Ranking
Lifetime Achievement Award
Accounting Chair Steven Kachelmeier Garners Coveted Award for Scholarship
Make Supply Chains More Resilient to Disasters
A simpler model for locating new facilities can help cut losses from hurricanes and other disruptions
MPA STEM Certified
Curriculum around analytics and technology earns accounting master’s degree special designation
To Manage Teams, a Bit of Negative Accentuates the Positive
Strategic timing of praise and criticism can boost members’ performance
Marginalized Entrepreneurs Forge Their Own Paths
Founders of startups use a variety of strategies to overcome systemic obstacles of sex, race, and ability
Texas Executive MBA Hits No. 8 in U.S.
McCombs lands at No. 8 in the U.S. in the Financial Times’ 2024 Executive MBA Ranking
Romance Fraud
UT finance professor teams up with world regulatory agencies in a fight against “pig butchering,” a multibillion-dollar global scam industry
Want To Be Acquired? Advertise
Companies that do more advertising attract more potential buyers and higher prices
McCombs Made Podcast: Kelly Steckelberg
In this episode, McCombs Alumna and Zoom CFO Kelly Steckelberg dicusses how philanthropy plays a role in her life, how the lesson she learned at McCombs shaped her, and what she wants her legacy to be.
To Limit Losses, Focus on Links Between Big Banks
Regulating large institutions with overlapping assets is a more efficient way to make the whole financial system safer
To Detect Evasive CEOs, Use AI
Dodgy answers in earnings calls can be predictive of a company’s near-term financial performance
Rainwater Reinvention
How McCombs students developed an innovative low-maintenance rainwater catchment system to assist people living in remote rainforest communities
McCombs MBA Programs Take High Ranks
McCombs’ full-time MBA continues to hit high marks in the 2025 QS World University rankings
McCombs M.S. Programs Take High Ranks
Three master’s programs at McCombs continue to hit high marks in the 2025 QS World University rankings
UT Tower Fellow’s Project Highlights Southern Women’s Suffrage Movement
Ellen Temple’s documentary film, “Citizens at Last,” shines a light on how women won the right to vote in Texas
Texas McCombs BBA Ranks No. 6, Nation’s Leader in Top 10 Specialties
McCombs’ undergraduate program lands at No. 6, with 12 business specialties ranking in the top 10
AI With a Human Touch
New Executive Education course will help managers navigate artificial intelligence in the workplace
Texas McCombs MBA Hits Businessweek’s Top 20
Full-time MBA program rises to rank 19 nationwide and ranks 6th among public schools
‘Good Complexity’ Can Make Hospital Networks More Cybersecure
By standardizing data, large health care systems can reduce vulnerability to hackers
KBH Energy Center Partners With Geosciences
Jack Balagia, former VP and general counsel for Exxon Mobil Corp., named executive director as UT’s energy hub grows
A New Tack for Slack: Motivate Workers
Managers can boost everyone’s productivity by praising successful workers in company-wide messaging
UT Energy Symposium Talks Present and Future
Experts will confer around inclusive energy solutions that support needs of today and tomorrow
Texas MBA Hits No. 12 in Fortune
McCombs reaches new high in Fortune’s ranking of full-time MBA programs The Texas MBA rose five ranks to hit No. 12 among…
How To Capitalize on Cap Rates
In real estate, understanding cap rates can lead to better investments and returns
McCombs Made Podcast: Neal Golden
For the first episode of McCombs Made season two, hear from Neal Golden, an alumnus who continues to be a guiding force at McCombs.
What’s the Frequency? Quarterly Reporting Aids Investors
When companies issue financial statements more often, investors do better at predicting future earnings Based on the research of Yong…
Free On-Demand Headshots
McCombs students, faculty, and staff can use the Ford Career Center’s self-service photo booth to take professional-quality headshots in just a few minutes
On Facebook Ads, Users May Dislike ‘Likes’
Lots of ‘likes’ can lead to fewer clicks — depending on who does the liking Based on the research of…
For Metro Governments, Bigger May Not be Economically Better
Metro areas with more local governments have higher property values and wages Based on the research of John Hatfield When…
Vote for McCombs Speakers for SXSW 2025
Faculty experts have the chance to represent McCombs at next year’s festival through the SXSW Panel Picker Every year, South…
Social Responsibility Audits Can Bias Financial Ones
When the same firm does both kinds of reviews, a company may push for less stringent financial reports Based on…
McCombs Goes for Gold
Students and alumni make their mark at the Paris Olympic Games.
100,000 Citations on Google Scholar
McCombs finance professor among those with the highest research impact in the field
For the Love of Supercars
Winning! program to bring sleek, high-performance autos to campus Thursday and Friday Race car enthusiasts can get a close look…
Global Investment Leader
Global investment expert Edward Ho joins McCombs Center for Global Business Advisory Board The Center for Global Business at the…
Kathleen Li Receives 2023 Frank M. Bass Best Paper Award
Honor recognizes outstanding research in marketing The Society for Marketing Science has awarded the 2023 Frank M. Bass Dissertation Paper…
McCombs Hits Four Top 10 Lists
McCombs not only takes high marks for campus environment, marketing, and consulting, but rates family friendly in the Princeton Review’s…