Alumni

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

Alumni Notes
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Alumni Events + Photos
McCombs Alumni Summer Celebrations, June-August Held over the summer, the McCombs Alumni Summer Celebrations drew more than 1,000 people to…

Meet the Knowledge Creators
Meet the Knowledge Creators Ph.D. researchers are in demand as businesses seek speedy adaptation to new technologies by Judie Kinonen…

The Empathy Advantage
The Empathy Advantage To Fill A Niche In The Beauty Aisles, Live Tinted Founder Deepica Mutyala, BBA ’11, Built a…

Leading with Authenticity
Leading with Authenticity BeatBox Beverage founders Justin Fenchel, MBA ’13, and Aimy Steadman, MBA ’13, went from B School to boxed…

Having Serious Fun
Having Serious Fun Clayton Spencer, BBA ’03, Built Poncho Outdoors to Reflect His Passion for Wild Places — and a…

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…

A Passion for Coffee
3 MBA Graduates Market Patented Machine For Creating A Cold Brew They Say Makes Java Lovers Jump For Joy

Owning a Business, the ETA Way
Texas McCombs is embracing the fast-rising trendof ‘entrepreneurship through acquisition’ By Omar L. Gallaga After Edgar Galindo, MBA ’20, finished…

2 Coasts: 1 Mission
Bay Area for McCombs and New York for McCombs Foster Support and Opportunity for Alumni and Students

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

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

In Memory of Jon Brumley
Distinguished Fort Worth entrepreneur and friend of Texas McCombs leaves indelible mark on UT community

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…

McCombs Graduates Shine at Longhorn 100
Their businesses fill the top 10 and 46 slots overall in the Texas Exes awards

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