September 2025 Issue
A Special Thank-You!
Thank you to all the faculty who participated in the faculty and staff momentum on Aug. 14. A special thanks to Dean Lillian Mills, Ethan Burris, Caitlin Mullaney, and the entire dean’s office team.
Upcoming Research Events
Join us throughout the month of September for upcoming research events, lunches and seminars.
Awards
Thank you to everyone who participated in the April 4 research luncheon "Both Sides Now: Applying and Selecting for Research Positions in 2025." Participants discussed what it’s like to compete and succeed in the external job market.
Good Grief
By far my worst day as a professional educator was my first class after 9/11. It wasn’t because of my uniquely held emotions. Like everyone, I was shocked, confused, angry, and incredibly sad. It was because of what I did, or rather, because of what I didn’t do …
Happiness and Grief Are a Paradox Worth Embracing
If you are reading this while carrying the weight of loss, I want to begin by acknowledging something important: Grief is not a flaw to be corrected. It is the natural, human price we pay for having loved …
Research Funding Opportunities
The Call for Fall 2025 McCombs Research Excellence Grants Call for Proposals and McCombs Undergraduate Research Assistant Program
Ph.D. Student Spotlight
Arun Datta is finishing his dissertation in strategic management at McCombs.