Diversity
Knowledge-Diverse Work Teams Benefit From Fluid Hierarchies
Shifting member influence benefits diverse teams’ problem solving, but not among homogeneous groups, according to new research Based on the…
A Sense of Belonging
To meet the demands of corporate hiring — and to meet the current moment — McCombs works to cultivate a more representative student body…
Amplifying Diversity
McCombs faculty chosen by students in new awards for fostering inclusive classrooms 11 faculty members across the McCombs School of…
Diversity in Tech
Technology leaders gathered at McCombs to discuss how to make the industry more inclusive Left to right: Texas Tribune CEO…
Seat at the Table
MBA students spearhead workplace diversity conference Ashley Fox (left) and DeAndrea Staes (right), both MBA ’19, organized McCombs’ first diversity…
Alumni Profile: Diversity Champion
James Page Jr., MBA ’07, appointed vice chancellor for equity, diversity and inclusion at Vanderbilt University James Page, Vice Chancellor…
Working Better Together
Organizations benefit from hiring workers of various backgrounds and abilities, says the dean for diversity and inclusion at Texas McCombs…
Student-Led Conference Explores Inclusion in the Workplace
Two Texas McCombs MBAs launched a conference focused on “diversity that works” Ashley Fox and DeAndrea Staes, MBA ’19 Ashley Fox and…
Working Together is Easier if You Can Distinguish Perspective-Taking From Empathy
New research offers pointers on seeing a co-worker’s point of view — knowing when to read their thoughts and when to read…
Native Pride
Emeritus accounting professor inducted into Chickasaw Nation Hall of Fame By David Canright Bill Kinney says his identification as a member…
Women Bring More Skills, Better Performance to the C-Suite
Data show that firms do better with female leaders in the mix. Based on the research of David Harrison, Laura Starks,…
Bringing Everyone into the Conversation
An interview with Raji Srinivasan, McCombs’ first associate dean for Diversity and Inclusion This summer, Dean Jay Hartzell created a…
How Smart Managers Make Diversity Work
Leaders need more variety in their work teams. Here’s how to design — or fix — diverse teams for maximum productivity. Diversity is often…
Rising Up
First-generation college students get a unique opportunity to explore UT and McCombs — and a shot at a full scholarship By Samantha…
You’re Speaking Up. Why Isn’t Your Boss Listening?
According to research, supervisors develop selective hearing when it comes to feedback By Steve Brooks Picture this: Your boss has…