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A Fond Farewell
Staff and faculty host a surprise sendoff for beloved McCombs Dean Lillian Mills
McCombs Graduates Pack Longhorn 100
Their businesses filled the most slots at Texas Exes awards gala
KBH Energy Center Symposium to Focus on Forces Reshaping Energy
Top executives, leading researchers, and other experts will share varied perspectives on the changing energy industry during the 12th Annual Kay Bailey Hutchison Energy Center Symposium on Sept. 11, 2026
The GreenLink
Hildebrand MBA student part of winning team in prestigious land use design competition
Eyes of Texas Award
New faculty member garners prestigious campus honor
Fund Honors McCombs, Liberal Arts Senior Lost in Mass Shooting
Family and University establish endowed scholarship to mark legacy of Savitha Shan
In Memory of Bennett Glazer
McCombs Hall of Famer and beverage industry giant led with vision, compassion
Blazing Trails
New Texas Trailblazers organization unites leaders from across campus
New Chair Coming to Accounting
John McInnis will take over the post from Steven Kachelmeier ahead of the fall semester
The Rise of Human-AI Collaboration
As AI automates routine work, it is accelerating demand for professionals who can frame the right questions
Leading Forward: Rob Richardson
Ensures people operations run smoothly and efficiently
Texas McCombs Promotions
9 faculty members recommended for advancement
High Marks for Hildebrand MBA at Texas McCombs
The Hildebrand suite of MBA programs continues its strong performance and leads the nation in Information Systems in U.S. News & World Report ranking.
Leading Forward: Ty Henderson
Shapes the undergraduate experience for tomorrow’s business leaders
Scholarship Week
Texas McCombs Scholarship Week Provides Opportunities for Virtual and In-Person
Connection
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
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
Leading Forward: Urooj Khan
Elevates the MBA experience
Business Outlook Series 2026
Experts Highlighted Future Trends in Real Estate, Energy and AI
Leading Forward: Caitlin Mullaney
Keeps the school running and moving forward
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
Top Rankings for McCombs in Financial Times
McCombs again takes top-20 status among U.S. MBA programs
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
Competition Sharpens Startups for Success
Brain imaging device and routing program win top prizes at Texas Venture Labs pitch competition
Agentic AI’s Promise and Perils
Creators, business leaders, and researchers convened at the 2025 CATT Summit to explore the hopes and cautions around emerging technologies
What Matters Most in Wealth Management
Texas McCombs and Wealthtender collaborate on tool that measures financial advisor value
UT Austin Stakes New Ground in Houston
With a modern office tower lease adjacent to CityCentre, UT’s McCombs School of Business invests $13 million in Houston market over the next 10 years
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
‘Integrity, Care, and Drive’ Honored
McCombs finance student earns UT Austin leadership scholarship by exemplifying resilience and compassion
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
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
Texas Exes Honor 5 McCombs Graduates
The quintet received the University’s highest honor, the Distinguished Alumnus Award
Mills Ending Term as Dean in 2026
Award-winning educator and top-ranked scholar to return to faculty after a one-year sabbatical
From Pallets to Clean Energy
Two MSTC alumni are turning organic waste such as wooden pallets into captured carbon, biofuel, and clean energy
Among the Top 50 Professors
Exemplary teaching and high-impact research propel McCombs’ Insiya Hussain onto Poets & Quants’ annual list