Spring 2025 Issue
MPA Advisors Offer Guidance, Friendship
MPA Senior Academic Advisors Sheryll Cox and Emily Stroman help students "connect value and purpose" to their class choices. They attest that watching students grow in confidence during the program is one of the best parts of their job.
High-Impact Research
Her time at Texas Accounting sparked Pitt Assistant Professor Shannon Garavaglia, Ph.D. ’20, to focus her research on issues that hit accountants where they work.
Reflections on Faculty Merit
In the midst of completing faculty merit reviews, Department Chair Steven Kachelmeier pauses to express appreciation for the people who keep Texas Accounting No. 1. He highlights recent promotions, welcomes new faculty members, and extends heartfelt kudos for continued excellence in teaching and research.
Dream Jobs
Four MPA students have accepted first jobs that veer from the well-worn path.
‘Order Out of Chaos’
For Austin Community College Vice-Chancellor Angela Hodge, BBA '03, MPA '04, career satisfaction means using her accounting prowess to overcome unique business challenges.
Meet Hristiana Vidinova
The new assistant professor hails from Bulgaria, where she worked as a macroeconomist. She's conducting research on bank stability and also exploring why more women are in managerial positions in Bulgaria than men.
Building Bridges
Ambassadors give prospective and admitted MPA students a taste of Longhorn hospitality.
MPA Alumnus Joins Hall of Fame
Brien Smith, BBA ’79, MPA ’81, earned McCombs' top honor last fall. He explains how his knowledge of accounting gave him an edge in his career and provided the stability he sought for his family.
Department News
A retirement farewell and a collection of top-tier media clips featuring our experts.