McCombs Alumni Network News

The BBA Women’s Council is seeking alumnae mentors for undergraduate women participating in this new program.  The BBA Women’s Council is a forum for undergraduate women in business to learn about and discuss opportunities in the business world today. Specifically, they are looking for:

McCombs BBA alumnae (female alumni)
With at least two years of full-time work experience
Willing to [...]

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We are looking for stories from our LeaderShape alumni about how The LeaderShape® Institute has impacted your life.  What did you take away from your six-day experience?  Do you find that you are using it in your current career?  Have you faced ethical issues during which you chose to lead with integrity?  Let us know [...]

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Texas Executive Education programs are designed to help you achieve results and manage change in a complex business environment. We want to make you a better leader and to that end, we deliver extraordinary teaching and the opportunity for high-impact learning to strengthen your management skills and increase your business acumen. Our goal is that [...]

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This winter, the McCombs Alumni Network will host Winter Receptions in local chapters across the country. Attend a Winter Reception to connect with fellow alumni and keep up with the latest developments at McCombs in Arkansas, Atlanta, Austin, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, Phoenix, Portland, San Antonio, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Tulsa or [...]

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From McCombs TODAY
The 2nd annual Green Means Go 5K was a huge success, raising $4,000 for sustainability efforts at McCombs. The money will help expand the school’s recycling program by purchasing more of the large hallway bins for the UTC. Last year’s race raised $3,000, which was used for a light sensor project that was [...]

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From McCombs TODAY
Congratulations to BBA student Ashley Joseph for winning the 2008 Study Abroad Photo Contest. Ashley won for her photo, “Venetian View,” (left). Check out the study abroad gallery for the other top vote-getters and more beautiful photos.

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Six Texas MPA students have received American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) John L. Carey Scholarships for 2008-09. The program provides financial assistance to liberal arts degree holders pursuing graduate studies in accounting and a CPA designation.
Of the 12 scholarships awarded nationwide, half were awarded to Texas MPA students. Each will receive $5,000 from [...]

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From Austin Business Journal and McCombs Today
“When Thomas Gilligan told his family he’d be going to graduate school, they were a bit incredulous. Gilligan, the new dean of the University of Texas’ McCombs School of Business, was the first in his family to attend college. And while his parents were proud when he brought home [...]

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McCombs Executive Education offers a variety of programs open to alumni at all levels in their careers, including open enrollment courses, custom programs, project management consortia for organizations, and degree programs for professionals.  Watch the video above for an overview of McCombs Executive Education.
This video and others are available on the McCombs YouTube Channel.
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KHOU, Houston and McCombs Today
The deepening financial crisis has brought major banks, car companies and even insurance giants to their knees, leaving many to wonder: What’s next? Experts believe city governments may be the next economic bubble to burst because municipalities across America have quietly been piling up billions of dollars in debt in employee [...]

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