A Special Thank-You!
Thank you to all the faculty members and Ph.D. Students who participated in the research luncheon on Feb. 13.
News
Digital Targeting Creeps Out Customers
When personalized ads get too intrusive, consumers are less likely to buy
Leading Forward: Urooj Khan
Elevates the MBA experience
Leading Forward: Caitlin Mullaney
Keeps the school running and moving forward
Too Much Transparency Can Hurt Financial Markets
Excessive public information on bond trading and short-term lending can trigger risky investments
Accounting Move Promotes Equal Pay for Equal Work
Framing raises in dollars, not percentages, helps reduce gender gaps
Texas MBA Hits No. 15 in Fortune
McCombs again takes top 15 in Fortune’s ranking of full-time MBA programs
Building Homes Through Smart Finance
Joanie Hanlon Monaghan’s accounting degree has been invaluable as she shapes affordable housing nationwide
Sharing Info Lowers Hospital Mortality Rates
Hospitals that had advanced IT systems and took part in clinical trials saw fewer deaths during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic
Top Rankings for McCombs in Financial Times
McCombs again takes top-20 status among U.S. MBA programs
More Banks Mean Higher Costs for Borrowers
Competition can backfire when banks, wary of the “winner’s curse,” offer pricier and riskier loans
Forecasting Sources of Energy to 2050
Fossil fuels will meet a significant portion of global energy needs through mid-century, say public and private forecasts
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 February for upcoming research events, lunches and seminars.
A Special Thank-You!
Thank you to everyone who participated in the research luncheon on Jan. 23 and to the Dean's office for the soiree.
Ph.D. Student Spotlight
Terrence Neumann is a fifth-year Ph.D. candidate in information systems and is being advised by Maria De-Arteaga and Yan Leng.
Awards
This month we honor Francisco Polidoro Jr., Cha Li, and Yifan Yu.
When Regulators Hire Industry Experts, Does That Sharpen Oversight — or Soften It?
Regulatory agencies often draw scrutiny for the “revolving door”
Time Is the Apex Predator
Sometimes our biggest advances in understanding arise from unexpected places
Celebrity Gossip Eases Social Isolation
From ancient villages to People magazine, feelings of connection provide a low-risk coping strategy
McCombs Online M.S. in Business Analytics Hits Top 10
The working professional MSBA took No. 8 in U.S. News & World Report’s list of top online business programs in the nation
Antitrust Crackdowns May Reduce Corporate Know-How
Tougher regulation of interlocking directorates drives out experienced directors — especially at small companies
Competition Sharpens Startups for Success
Brain imaging device and routing program win top prizes at Texas Venture Labs pitch competition
What Matters Most in Wealth Management
Texas McCombs and Wealthtender collaborate on tool that measures financial advisor value
History Offers Warning on Dollar and Deficits
Economic fallout could be severe if the U.S. dollar falls from dominance as the world’s reserve currency
Houston Energy Event Feb. 12
Texas McCombs hosts Business Outlook panel on energy’s evolving risks and opportunities
Dallas Real Estate Event Feb. 18
Texas McCombs to host Business Outlook panel on the future of Texas cities
AI Is Quick but Risky for Updating Old Software
Technical debt and hasty AI coding call for human oversight
McCombs Students Help Insure a Healthy Austin
Volunteers assist low-income residents with Affordable Care Act signups
In Memory of Tom Hicks
Distinguished investor, sports leader, and McCombs School of Business alumnus leaves an enduring legacy of leadership and philanthropy
Year-End Roundup
A dozen business insights from the past year
Sales Team ‘Rookie of the Year’
New UT competitors stun at international meet against students from 80 schools
Hildebrand MBA Takes Lucky 13 in Poets & Quants Ranking
For the second year running, McCombs’ Hildebrand MBA takes a historic high in the nation’s most comprehensive MBA ranking
For Knowledge Scouts, Broader Isn’t Better
Innovation scouts who work across multiple divisions struggle to launch products successfully
Owning a Business, the ETA Way
Texas McCombs is embracing the fast-rising trend of ‘entrepreneurship through acquisition’
Lessons Learned From the Space Shuttle
Backtracks can create breakthroughs: NASA’s 1969-71 design process offers a road map for today’s breakthrough inventions, from rockets to new drugs
Mills Ending Term as Dean in 2026
Award-winning educator and top-ranked scholar to return to faculty after a one-year sabbatical
To Make AI More Fair, Tame Complexity
Biases in AI models can be reduced by better reflecting the complexities of the real world
Among the Top 50 Professors
Exemplary teaching and high-impact research propel McCombs’ Insiya Hussain onto Poets & Quants’ annual list
Mulva Hall Construction
Construction is well underway on Mulva Hall, the future 17-story home for McCombs undergraduate classrooms, faculty offices, and community spaces.
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 December for upcoming research events, lunches and seminars.
A Special Thank-You!
The 2025 Ph.D. Conference was an outstanding success, made possible by the invaluable participation and contributions of our supportive dean, Lillian Mills, esteemed faculty, dedicated Ph.D. students, and distinguished alumna, Dorothy E. Leidner. We were deeply honored to have them share their profound insights, experiences, and expertise.
Ph.D. Student Spotlight
This month we are highlighting Ph.D. student Nathan Herrmann
Ph.D. Student Spotlight
This month we are highlighting Ph.D. student John-Patrick Akinyemi
Complexity: Friend or Foe of Information Systems?
Problems arise when systems form adaptive, unstructured connections
Happy Accidents
Sometimes our biggest advances in understanding arise from unexpected places
Leading Forward
A look at the leadership guiding McCombs through a moment of transition — and shaping what comes next