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Thank You, Dean Mills
Thank You, Dean Mills A 6-Year Sprint That Shaped McCombs: Through Record Fundraising, a Transformational Future Home, and a Personal…
Do TV Ads Work? Ask Smart TVs
Internet-connected televisions make it easier for marketers to measure broadcast ads against sales
The Student
The Student Why Gen Z is Choosing Accounting: The New Value Proposition Ben Breed, BBA ’25, MPA ’26 “What do…
The Changemaker
The Changemaker Why Investing in Accounting Education Matters Now Jonathan K. Shulkin, BBA ’97 When Jon Shulkin, BBA ’97, arrived…
The Teacher
The Teacher Preparing Accountants for an Uncertain Future Saad Siddiqui, Clinical Assistant Professor When Saad Siddiqui begins the first session…
Leading the Ledger Forward
6 Perspectives From the Top-Ranked McCombs Accounting Program Reveal a Profession Expanding Far Beyond the Numbers
The Leader
The Leader From Scholar to Dean and Back, Lillian Mills, Outgoing Dean and Professor of Accounting, McCombs School of Business…
Leading Forward: Jeff Hoskins
Ensures financial operations run smoothly and efficiently
Behaviors Behind High‑Impact AI Use
UT Austin and KPMG analysis of 1.4 million interactions show how employees achieve sophisticated AI collaboration
Equipping Physicians to Lead
First‑of‑its‑kind collaboration among three UT System institutions prepares physician leaders for a dynamic health care landscape
Leading Forward: David Harrison
Leads the charge for bold ideas and faculty-driven research
Investors Willing To Pay a Little More for Green Bonds
Premium for green debt could help fund sustainable projects
Leading Forward: Cory Wilburn
Powers innovation through technology and digital solutions
Leading Forward: Ethan Burris
Champions great teaching and student success
Leading Forward: Francesca Parodi
Shapes how the world sees McCombs
Leading Forward: Jade DeKinder
Builds market-relevant, career‑ready master’s programs
Leading Forward: Stefani Sereboff
Connects students and alumni to what’s next
Mentor Appreciation
Esteemed alumni pay it forward at the McCombs 13th annual Executive Mentorship Dinner
Ph.D. Student Spotlight
Minjoo Kim's work studies how economic constraints and opportunities shape household financial decisions, with a focus on retirement saving and insurance markets.
Ph.D. Student Spotlight
Yizhe Huang is a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Information, Risk and Operations Management
Awards
This month we are honoring Susan Broniarczyk, William Fuchs, Daniel Neuhann, and Adrian Ward.
Gender and Competitiveness When Sponsoring Others
Regulatory agencies often draw scrutiny for the “revolving door”
Climbing Out of the Uncanny Valley
Sometimes our biggest advances in understanding arise from unexpected places
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 March 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 luncheon on Feb. 13.
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
Commentary: 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