‘Integrity, Care, and Drive’ Honored
McCombs finance student earns UT Austin leadership scholarship by exemplifying resilience and compassion
News
M.S. in Finance Program Hits No. 4 in U.S.
The Texas Master of Science in Finance takes top 10 status in both the Financial Times and Financial Engineer Times
An Entrepreneurial Green Thumb
MBA student working on an automated system to help gardeners grow food at home In 2013, Fredrik Lindseth, MBA ’26,…
Cultural Backgrounds Shape Financial Forecasts
Analysts with long-term outlooks outperform peers on long-horizon investments and stock picks
McCombs Honors Faculty Members
More than 15 professors and other instructors receive awards for their teaching, research, service
From Waste to Opportunity
UT graduate turns coconut husks into a sustainable business
Rodeo at Scale
“We’re one of the largest events in the country — we had 2.6 million people this year — and what…
McCombs Longhorns Take London
Longhorns in London Event Gathers Alumni, Students, and Friends
‘Dare Greatly’
Business minor and entrepreneur urges students to set aside perfectionism in TEDxUTAustin speech
Gardening System Startup Takes Root
Student founders learn from judges’ feedback during spring investment competition
Pandemic Loan Fraud Pumped Housing Prices
Shady borrowers milking COVID-19 relief programs bought houses, inflated home prices, and hurt consumers
Audits Help Change a Chatbot’s Bad Behavior
A new framework shows why AI agents behave too selfishly or selflessly, allowing organizations to fine-tune them
Finance Club Wins Campuswide Honor
Students build finance skills, projects, and friendships through hands-on learning
For Whistleblowing, Bigger Rewards Can Backfire
Oversized payouts can reduce external reporting or delay fixing problems by discouraging internal communication
To Create Change, New Leaders Should Read the Room
Fresh ideas can succeed if employees see the need but backfire if they’re happy with the status quo
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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
KBH Energy Center Symposium to Focus on Forces Reshaping Energy
Top executives, leading researchers, and other experts will share varied perspectives on the changing energy industry during the 12th Annual Kay Bailey Hutchison Energy Center Symposium on Sept. 11, 2026
The GreenLink
Hildebrand MBA student part of winning team in prestigious land use design competition
Research Funding Opportunities
We are pleased to announce the continued success of the McCombs Undergraduate Research Assistant Program.
A Special Thank-You!
Thank you to all the faculty members and Ph.D. students who participated in the Research Lunch with Dean Lillian Mills and the finale of the McCombs March Madness on April 3.
Awards
This month we are honoring Rowenna Crabbe.
When Learning From Prices Leads to Mistakes
Economic agents often rely on prices as signals that aggregate dispersed information
Bradley Staats Appointed Dean of McCombs School of Business
He will begin his appointment on July 1, succeeding Lillian Mills, who has served as dean since 2020.
Eyes of Texas Award
New faculty member garners prestigious campus honor
Fund Honors McCombs, Liberal Arts Senior Lost in Mass Shooting
Family and University establish endowed scholarship to mark legacy of Savitha Shan
Revolving Doors Weaken SEC Oversight
New regulators are less likely to flag reporting errors at companies audited by their former accounting firms
In Memory of Bennett Glazer
McCombs Hall of Famer and beverage industry giant led with vision, compassion
Blazing Trails
New Texas Trailblazers organization unites leaders from across campus
Odometer Inattention Costs Used Car Buyers
Due to left-digit bias, consumers pay extra for cars just under multiples of 10,000 miles
Commentary: The Rise of Human-AI Collaboration
As AI automates routine work, it is accelerating demand for professionals who can frame the right questions
It’s Complicated: AI Measures Business Complexity
New model helps investors and regulators understand complex businesses and see their positive sides
Connecting Through Art
Student and staff art ambassadors build appreciation, dialogue around new installation in Rowling Hall
Discovery Guide
Learn about the artists behind the 71 works of contemporary art housed in Robert B. Rowling Hall
Floating on Air
Stunning Hashimoto art re-defines Rowling Hall gathering spaces
In Alliances, Information Firewalls Can Backfire
Innovation suffers when strategic partners restrict information flow
Leading Forward: Rob Richardson
Ensures people operations run smoothly and efficiently
High Marks for Hildebrand MBA at Texas McCombs
The Hildebrand suite of MBA programs continues its strong performance and leads the nation in Information Systems in U.S. News & World Report ranking.
Online Viewers Prefer Livestreams to Recordings
Appeal of real-time performances opens opportunities for marketers and creators
Leading Forward: Ty Henderson
Shapes the undergraduate experience for tomorrow’s business leaders
Research Funding Opportunities
We are pleased to announce the continued success of the McCombs Undergraduate Research Assistant Program.
Upcoming Research Events
Join us throughout the month of April for upcoming research events, lunches and seminars.
A Special Thank-You!
Thank you to all the faculty members and Ph.D. students who participated in the Research Pitches: Ph.D.-Faculty Speed Dating on March 6.
Awards
This month we are honoring Sirkka Jarvenpaa.
Ph.D. Student Spotlight
Yunxiang Bai is a Ph.D. candidate in strategic management, completing his dissertation under the supervision of Francisco Polidoro.
The Importance of Operations in B2B Financing
Mismatches can lead to lost profits and inefficiencies
The Researcher
The Researcher Driving Change in Accounting Policy and Practice Jaime Schmidt, Professor of Accounting When Jaime Schmidt left her Kansas…
The Executive
The Executive Managing an Accounting Giant Through Change Jenny Koehler, MPA ’02, PWC US Chief Operating Officer of Advisory During…