Bitcoin Is Hip, Cool, and Nothing New
Cryptocurrencies are technologically alluring and addictingly cool. History tells us neither quality makes bitcoin a wise investment — a lesson illustrated by…
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Caught In the Moment
Recent grads share once-in-a-lifetime moments from commencement As told to Kim Brown More than 1,600 students graduated last spring from…
3 Billion Rural Consumers — Can Marketers Profit From Them?
Texas McCombs Professor Vijay Mahajan has a powerful message for global marketers: “Rural does not mean poor” By Poornima Subramanian…
Successful Sales Pitch
Students came asking for help, and John Goff, leader of one of the nation’s largest commercial real estate companies, responded…
Never Too Late
Eldon Tarver, BBA ’18, started business school at UT in 1961. But life intervened and he never finished his bachelor’s…
Digital Activism
Award-winning research examines how shaking up tactics led to more online engagement for advocacy groups. Illustration by Spur Design A few years…
Lessons from Birmingham Jail
Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy offers lessons about the qualities and responsibilities of an effective leader Statue of Martin Luther…
Autonomous Cars and the Coming Revolution
Insights about the transportation industry’s imminent transformation — and the potential disruptions that may follow By Edgar Varela, MBA ’18 When the…
Nine Business Lessons We Learned in 2017
We learned plenty in 2017: How to build a stronger business network, what technology means for the future of accounting,…
Titans of Realty
How Trammell Crow nurtured a generation of commercial real estate stars By Jude Kinonen Jeff Swope, BBA ’72, MBA ’74, recalls…
A Little Luck and a Lot of Talent
91-year-old “Handsome Ransom” Jackson, BBA ’47, talks about his journey from The University of Texas to Wrigley Field and beyond…
Aiming High
Texas McCombs MBA Grad and Navy SEAL Launches Career Transition Program for Veterans By Samantha Harris Lt. Cmdr. Michael Sarraille spearheads…
Creating a Worldwide Community
McCombs launches new digital platform for cultivating international connections By Molly Dannenmaier Linda Gerber’s energy is infectious. And her networking…
Sarbanes-Oxley Is a Warning System for Fraud
Some on Wall Street argue Sarbanes-Oxley is costly, burdensome, and the reason why the number of public companies in the…
Incubating Entrepreneurs
How a collaborative team of faculty and students is giving startup founders a fast start on their entrepreneurial adventure By…
Is Your Smartphone Draining Your Brain?
Adrian Ward has dared to question everyone’s favorite tech device. His findings will doubtless open further inquiry and perhaps spur…
China’s Social Media Maestro
Charles Chao, MPA ’93, talks about his persistently pursued path to the top job at one of China’s biggest online…
Tax Reform, Explained — Well, Some of It
Lawmakers are talking about tax reform, tax cuts, and something called budget reconciliation. Here’s what it means and where we stand.…
A Day at the Office with Red: 90th Birthday Update
Red McCombs is still going full steam ahead as he celebrates his 90th birthday. As we celebrate this milestone, here…
Texas Energy
The tide has turned in the Texas energy industry. After a two-year crisis, the market is now poised for new growth.…
Q&A: Why Formula E Is Eyeing a New Market
In the race to engage millennials, Formula E didn’t bother to ask anyone what they wanted. So how has it…
Birth of a Technopolis
Entrepreneurship initiatives begun 40 years ago created a launchpad for global leadership By Bradley Keoun Houstonian Scott Tynes came to…
How to be a Creative Genius
It may seem like an elusive thing, reserved for the likes of Picasso or even Elon Musk. But each of…
How To Be Happier
Feeling blue? Check out these tips for seeing the brighter side of life from professor and happiness expert Raj Raghunathan.…
Mapping a Manager’s Brain on Incentives
How do incentives affect a person’s decisions? Researchers give managers an fMRI to find out. By Steve Brooks Can restructuring a…
Do Business School Rankings Still Matter?
They’re fickle, they’re flawed, they’re far too numerous… but we love them anyway. By Matt Turner OCTOBER 2002: BusinessWeek ranks the…
First, Remain Calm: Tips for Today’s Crisis Managers
Don’t wait for a crisis to unfold before developing a plan for a fast, thorough, and strategic response by Terry…
Navigating Work Overseas with More Confidence, Fewer Gaffes
An expert offers three strategies for succeeding in cross-cultural work projects, because making it in a foreign job assignment takes…
100 Years in the Business of Life
A century can barely contain all the accomplishments of these inspiring alumni By Matt Turner Shudde Bess Bryson Fath, BBA…
How To Build a Better Team
Relationships and communication within a team may be more important than defined job roles and skill sets By Rob Heidrick…
How (and Why) To Start Mentoring
As the newest members of the workforce embark on their careers, try these methods to contribute to their development. And…
How Smart Managers Make Diversity Work
Leaders need more variety in their work teams. Here’s how to design — or fix — diverse teams for maximum productivity. Diversity is often…
CEO Politics Can Spur (or Stifle) Business Innovation
Political affiliation offers more reliable clues about a CEO’s inclination to take risks than factors like age or education By…
How To Spot and Stop Brand Sabotage
Companies still haven’t grasped the power of social media to inflict swift and substantial brand damage By Steve Brooks In…
Is Fear Holding You Back?
Consider these 5 strategies to fight fear and other discouraging thoughts By Neena Newberry, MBA ’92 No matter what anyone…
Protecting Your Retirement From Market Volatility
Your savings don’t have to bottom out even if the market does. McCombs investment experts explain how to safeguard your funds.…
The Strategist Behind Dell Medical School’s Value-Based Health Care Vision
Elizabeth Teisberg is focused on establishing a comprehensive new kind of health care system that costs less and delivers more.…
Network Builders
Proven strategies to connect and build powerful relationships By Jeremy M. Simon and Todd Savage For Andrew Phong Vo, BBA…
The Right Ticker Symbol Can Mean Bigger Stock Returns
Some ticker symbols are easily recognizable while others look more like alphabet soup. New research says the right combination of…
Former Air Force Pilot Gains Wisdom in Ultimate Battle Against Cancer
Joel Neeb teaches executive leadership lessons learned in the military and on the death bed By Madison Hamilton Joel “Thor”…
Rising Up
First-generation college students get a unique opportunity to explore UT and McCombs — and a shot at a full scholarship By Samantha…
Improvisation at Work
The benefits of bringing improv skills to the office By Jeremy M. Simon While working long, demanding hours as a…
The Myth of the Obsolete Accountant
There’s a persistent rumor that in the not-so-distant future, technology will replace accountants. Nothing could be further from the truth. By…
The Threat of Exit: How Investors Manage Management
Institutional investors exercise their power behind the scenes, and those private talks come with potent threats. By Steve Brooks On…
CEO Stories
Six McCombs BBA Alumni Share Secrets From the C-Suite. By Chuck Salter Gary Kelly thought he was ready. He’d been…
When the Glass Ceiling Shatters
Companies with women in top leadership see improvements in the bottom line By Steve Brooks Stephanie Paine, BBA ’03, could…
9 Business Tips From Commencement
Take a look at the nine best business tips from a prestigious lineup of speakers including the CEO of Southwest…
The Psychology of Risk and Decision-Making
Regret propels us forward and old habits drag us back, but companies still have to be profitable in the face…