Alumni
In Memory of Tom Hicks
Distinguished investor, sports leader, and McCombs School of Business alumnus leaves an enduring legacy of leadership and philanthropy
Texas Exes Honor 5 McCombs Graduates
The quintet received the University’s highest honor, the Distinguished Alumnus Award
Owning a Business, the ETA Way
Texas McCombs is embracing the fast-rising trend of ‘entrepreneurship through acquisition’
A Passion for Coffee
3 MBA Graduates Market Patented Machine For Creating A Cold Brew They Say Makes Java Lovers Jump For Joy
McCombs 2025 Hall of Fame Ceremony Recognizes 5 Inductees and 3 Rising Star Recipients
On Nov. 20, notable alumni, friends, and Texas McCombs staff members honored five new Hall of Fame inductees and three Rising Star award recipients
Poets & Quants Names Yoguchi As A 2025 Best & Brightest MBA
Hiro Yoguchi, MBA ’25, said he chose Texas McCombs because of its world-class resources in his areas of interest, its small Japanese student population (allowing him to experience being a minority), and its warm climate.
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
Summer Program Gives Students a Startup Mindset
Students pursuing an entrepreneurship minor through McCombs gain startup perspective during summer program
Alumni Events + Photos
McCombs Alumni Summer Celebrations, June-August
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
Inspired By Aztec Goddess of Health, Rocío León’s Tozi Superfoods Takes 1st in H-E-B Texas Best Contest
Austin business started by Texas McCombs graduate wins $25,000 and placement on store shelves
Having Serious Fun
Clayton Spencer, BBA ’03, Built Poncho Outdoors to Reflect His Passion for Wild Places — and a Culture of Camaraderie
Alumni Notes
Alumni notes from the 1980s through the 2020s.
Leading with Authenticity
BeatBox Beverage founders Justin Fenchel, MBA ’13, and Aimy Steadman, MBA ’13, went from B School to boxed wine stardom, with a focus on developing workers and keeping them
The Empathy Advantage
To Fill A Niche In The Beauty Aisles, Live Tinted Founder Deepica Mutyala, BBA ’11, Built a Mission-First Company Culture
Meet the Knowledge Creators
Ph.D. researchers are in demand as businesses seek speedy adaptation to new technologies
2 Coasts: 1 Mission
Bay Area for McCombs and New York for McCombs Foster Support and Opportunity for Alumni and Students
Energizing His Next Chapter
Chris Bake, BBA ’88, enjoyed a high-voltage career and now helps future energy leaders get a global perspective by Omar…
Breaking Ground on Mulva Hall
Key donors celebrate visionary campus development and honor Miriam and Jim Mulva
Hildebrand’s $20 Million Gift Will Lift Premier Graduate Programs
Hildebrand’s $20 Million Gift Will Lift Premier Graduate Programs
3 McCombs Graduates Among Winners of Texas Exes Distinguished Alumnus Award
Mark Twain Prize Co-Creator, Retired Banking CEO, UT Professor of Finance Selected for Their Commitment to the University
Distinguished Graduates Join Hall of Fame
McCombs Announces 2024 Hall of Fame Inductees and Rising Stars