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McCombs Magazine, School News, Spring / Summer 2024

McCombs Marketing Conference Explores the Coming AI Revolution

May 31, 2024

More than a dozen speakers offered insights, tips, and warnings about the present and future of artificial intelligence at the…

Spring / Summer 2024, Faculty News, McCombs Magazine, School News

Ethics Unwrapped Marks 10 Years of Fostering Ethical Leadership

May 31, 2024

Ethics Unwrapped, which teaches ethics through the latest research combined with video interviews and animation, celebrated its first decade last…

Spring / Summer 2024, Faculty News, McCombs Magazine, School News

UT Starts Speakers Bureau

May 31, 2024

The University of Texas at Austin has launched its first-ever University-wide speakers bureau, a new program that makes it easier…

Spring / Summer 2024, Alumni News, McCombs Magazine, School News

Former Cabinet Members Will Join KBH Energy Center Leadership

May 31, 2024

The Kay Bailey Hutchison Energy Center announced that former Secretary of Commerce Don Evans and former Secretary of Energy Dan Brouillette…

Spring / Summer 2024, Alumni News, McCombs Magazine

Highest Honor

May 31, 2024

Texas McCombs Welcomes 5 Hall of Fame Honorees and Recognizes 3 Young Alumni Who Are Rising Stars Each fall, the…

School News, News Releases, Research and Insights

Measuring Bang for Value-Based Care Bucks

May 30, 2024

A new measure of value can help accountable care organizations deliver better health outcomes for less money Based on the…

Spring / Summer 2024, Faculty News, McCombs Magazine, News Releases, Research and Insights

Regulatory Tech Costs Can Have Benefits, Too

May 28, 2024

Though often considered a drain on the economy, regtech — technology that helps companies comply with government regulations — can…

McCombs Magazine, Research and Insights, Spring / Summer 2024

UT Goes Big: The Year of AI

May 28, 2024

The University of Texas at Austin has been a leader in artificial intelligence for more than 50 years — some…

News Releases, Research and Insights

Marketers Can Manage ‘Feature Creep’

May 28, 2024

When consumers feel intimidated by too many features in a product, highlight their user-friendliness Based on the research of Wayne…

Spring / Summer 2024, Alumni News, McCombs Magazine

AI Explorers

May 27, 2024

Until recently, it’s been hard to imagine a technology more disruptive and transformative to our culture and to business than…

Spring / Summer 2024, Alumni News, McCombs Magazine

AI’s Health Benefits

May 27, 2024

Ganesh Padmanabhan, MBA ’12, Co-Founded a Company to Fix Problems in Health Care Using AI by Omar L. Gallaga Like…

Spring / Summer 2024, Alumni News, McCombs Magazine

AI for Mom & Pop

May 27, 2024

Rachel Woods, MIS ’18, Wants to Make Artificial Intelligence Accessible to Any Small Business by Omar L. Gallaga By the…

Spring / Summer 2024, Alumni News, McCombs Magazine

AI in Action

May 27, 2024

Apptronik Co-Founder Jeff Cardenas, BBA ’08, MSTC ’13, is Building Humanoid Robots, Powered by Artifical Intelligence by Omar L. Gallaga …

Spring / Summer 2024, Faculty News, McCombs Magazine, Research and Insights

How AI Affects Our Sense of Self

May 27, 2024

And Why It Matters for Business by Gizem Yalcin Williams and Stefano PuntoniIllustration by Kacper Kiec If you ever took…

News Releases, Research and Insights

To Combat Loneliness, Buy Experiences, Not Things

May 21, 2024

Spending on experiences boosts social connection more than spending on material things Based on the research of Amit Kumar Last…

Spring / Summer 2024, Alumni News, McCombs Magazine

Meet the Mulvas

May 21, 2024

Meet the Mulvas Namesakes Of Future Undergraduate Building Are Driven By Family, Faith, And Community A DECADE AGO, WHEN MIRIAM…

Spring / Summer 2024, Alumni News, McCombs Magazine

The Early Investors

May 21, 2024

ALUMNI AND FRIENDS OF TEXAS McCOMBS HAVE PLEDGED their support to building a $425 million undergraduate business school, Mulva Hall.…

Spring / Summer 2024, Alumni News, Faculty News, McCombs Magazine

Preparing for an AI-Driven Workplace

May 16, 2024

Texas McCombs Students Meet the Demands of a Rapidly Evolving Job Market by Sharon Jayson | Illustration by Matt Chinworth…

News Releases, Research and Insights

In September, Securities Watchdogs Bark More, Bite Less

May 16, 2024

The SEC files more cases in September, right before a reporting deadline to Congress Based on the research of Matthew…

Spring / Summer 2024, Alumni News, McCombs Magazine

A Vision With A View

May 15, 2024

A Vision With A View Making A Statement With Mulva Hall, A New Undergraduate Building That Casts An Unblinking Gaze…

Alumni News, Fall 2023 Issue, McCombs Magazine, Student News

Time to Mentor

May 14, 2024

Connect with McCombs to find a way to mentor that’s right for you Texas McCombs is known as a connector,…

News Releases, Research and Insights

‘Free’ Delivery Plans Profit Both Retailers and Customers

May 13, 2024

Amazon and copycat retailers make money on subscription models, even when they lose money on shipping Based on the research…

School News, Alumni News, McCombs Magazine, Winter 2025 Issue

McCombs Graduates Continue To Stand Tall Among Longhorn 100

May 10, 2024

In the second year of the awards, their businesses fill 40 slots

Research and Insights, News Releases

When Choosing Co-Founders, Entrepreneurs Have a Gender Gap

May 8, 2024

Women use more flexible strategies than men do, balancing personal chemistry against credentials and experience Based on the research of…

News Releases, Research and Insights

Growth Mindset Teaching Helps Students Make the Grade

May 7, 2024

By focusing on potential to improve, teachers improve pass rates, especially for teens from low socioeconomic backgrounds Based on the…

Podcasts, Alumni News

McCombs Made Podcast: April Underwood

May 7, 2024

April Underwood is a tech founder, investor and alumna of the McCombs School of Business. In this podcast, she discusses how she invests and how to build a successful workplace team.

News Releases, Research and Insights

Hail a Ride, Cut Hate Crime

May 6, 2024

The entry of Uber into markets leads to significant reduction in racial hate crimes across the country Based on the…

School News, McCombs Magazine, Student News, Winter 2025 Issue

Startup City Limits Spotlights Student Innovation

May 2, 2024

The inaugural conference celebrates entrepreneurship in the Longhorn community

Research and Insights, News Releases

To Protect Brands, Immunize Consumers Against Bad News

April 30, 2024

Exposing customers to hypothetical negative news can keep them loyal when the real thing strikes Based on the research of…

School News, News Releases, Student News

Startup City Limits at UT To Celebrate Entrepreneurship on Friday

April 18, 2024

New event calls students and alumni to connect around innovation Startup City Limits 2024, the inaugural entrepreneurial showcase and conference…

Podcasts, Alumni News

McCombs Made Podcast: David Druley

April 18, 2024

In this episode, host Firdous Khezrian spoke with Druley about risk management and tolerance in business and life, the traits of some of the best portfolio managers and the legacy he hopes to leave as a Longhorn.

School News, Rankings

McCombs No. 11 Worldwide for Faculty Research

April 16, 2024

McCombs continues its bragging rights in the nation’s leading business research ranking. Texas McCombs rose two ranks to No. 11 in the…

School News, Rankings

Texas Working Professional MBA No. 3 in Nation

April 10, 2024

McCombs rises four ranks in Fortune’s 2024 ranking of part-time MBA programs. The suite of Texas McCombs Working Professional MBA…

News Releases, Research and Insights

To End Multinational Tax Dodging, Global Coordination Is Key

April 3, 2024

When a country cracks down on corporate taxes, domestic companies pay more, but multinationals pay less Based on the research of…

News Releases, Research and Insights

To Keep Volunteers, Connect Them

March 28, 2024

For struggling organizations, fostering social connections can help recruit and retain scarce volunteers Based on the research of Yifan Yu…

School News, Alumni News, Faculty News, Student News

Takeaways from SXSW 2024

March 26, 2024

Each spring, the world comes to Austin. A first-time attendee recaps her experience at Austin’s landmark festival and conference The…

News Releases, Research and Insights

Corporations Use Government Grants To Lighten Debt Load

March 26, 2024

Government cash grants are a growing but under-disclosed source of corporate financing Based on the research of Lillian Mills and…

Podcasts, Alumni News

McCombs Made Podcast: Cindy Lo

March 24, 2024

Cindy Lo is the founder, CEO and chief event strategist of Red Velvet, a renowned full-service and independent event planning agency. She’s also a 1998 McCombs graduate.