Texas McCombs News
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
What Matters Most in Wealth Management
Texas McCombs and Wealthtender collaborate on tool that measures financial advisor value
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
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
Mills Ending Term as Dean in 2026
Award-winning educator and top-ranked scholar to return to faculty after a one-year sabbatical
Among the Top 50 Professors
Exemplary teaching and high-impact research propel McCombs’ Insiya Hussain onto Poets & Quants’ annual list
Leading Forward
A look at the leadership guiding McCombs through a moment of transition — and shaping what comes next
Hildebrand MBA Programs To Get New Leader
Joe Hahn is passing the torch to Urooj Khan
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Energy Production Drives U.S. Global Strength
Hutchison, geopolitical speakers agree that energy production is vital to the nation’s impact worldwide and security at home
Paper Wins Prestigious JAMS Award
Texas McCombs faculty member honored for article on AI for social good
Faculty Endowments
New appointments recognize faculty members’ outstanding contributions
Tops in Sports Analytics
MSM students awarded championship at national competition
In Memory of Jon Brumley
Distinguished Fort Worth entrepreneur and friend of Texas McCombs leaves indelible mark on UT community
McCombs Graduates Shine at Longhorn 100
Their businesses fill the top 10 and 46 slots overall in the Texas Exes awards
Hard Hats and High Hopes
Students representing McCombs’ Class of 2029 get the scoop on Mulva Hall
Summer Program Gives Students a Startup Mindset
Students pursuing an entrepreneurship minor through McCombs gain startup perspective during summer program
Marc Ross Named To NAA Hall Of FameNational Apartment Association Honoree
Marc Ross, BBA ’80, awarded for innovation in the fast-changing rental housing industry
McCombs Entrepreneurship Takes Top 3 for Undergrad and Grad
Undergraduate and graduate entrepreneurship both take stellar highs in the annual Princeton Review list
2 Coasts: 1 Mission
Bay Area for McCombs and New York for McCombs Foster Support and Opportunity for Alumni and Students
Harnessing AI To Enhance Critical Thinking
As AI advances, Teaching Fellow Bentzin helps evolve teaching at McCombs
Easing the Research-Teaching Juggle
Teaching Fellow De Simone finds ways to support colleagues by amplifying McCombs values
Sweat the Boardroom, Not the Exam
Leading simulated meetings builds students’ real-world skills, says Teaching Fellow Bill Peterson
Ripped From the Headlines
By bringing news into the classroom, Teaching Fellow Srinivasan students gain sought-after business skills
Data Doesn’t Stand on Its Own
Teaching Fellow Sury guides students in a critical competency: weaving research into persuasive stories
Texas Executive MBA Hits No. 10 in U.S.
McCombs lands at No. 10 in the U.S. and leads in alumni network in the Financial Times’ 2025 Executive MBA Ranking
AI Can Improve Care and Save State Health Dollars, McCombs Professor Tells Legislature
Professor Indranil Bardhan addresses Texas IT Caucus with research-backed ideas
An Ordinary Man’s Extraordinary Journey
Ray Brimble is creating a legacy inspired by community
A Willing Ambassador
Proud alumnus Rohan Small has a sense of responsibility to UT and its students
Texas McCombs BBA Ranks No. 6, Nation’s Leader in Top 10 Specialties
McCombs' undergraduate program lands at No. 6, with 12 business specialties ranking in the top 10
KBH Energy Center Symposium Draws Record Crowd, Features Industry Leaders
The 2025 Energy Symposium at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Energy Center broke prior attendance records for the event and featured conversations with leaders from across the industry
McCombs MBA Program Takes High Ranks
McCombs’ full-time MBA continues to hit high marks in the 2026 QS World University rankings
McCombs M.S. Programs Take High Ranks
Three master’s programs at McCombs continue to hit high marks in the 2026 QS World University rankings
Brumley Institute for Graduate Entrepreneurship
Jon Brumley Texas Venture Labs announces name change to reflect expanded vision
Board Launches With Sports Luminaries
McCombs’ Business of Sports Institute appoints 29 industry leaders to inaugural advisory board
KBH Energy Center To Host Symposium
Experts will convene in Austin to explore the future of US energy
McCombs MBA Hits 2 Top 10 Lists
McCombs takes high marks for campus environment and marketing in The Princeton Review’s 2025 rankings.
M.S. in Finance Program Hits No. 4 in U.S.
The Texas Master of Science in Finance takes top 10 status in both the Financial Times and
Financial Engineer Times
Board Fellows Program Expands
McCombs expands impact of Board Fellows Program across Texas with support from Golub Capital
TXCPA Editorial Board Chair
Accounting faculty member to lead influential Texas trade publication
Best in Impact Investing
MBA team wins international investment pitch competition