McCombs Alumni Network News

From the Office of Public Affairs, April 22, 2009
AUSTIN, Texas — AccessUT, a restricted Web site at The University of Texas at Austin, is becoming a powerful tool in helping unemployed alumni find their next job during a sagging national economy.
The AccessUT Web site, is an online job and internship database within the university’s Hire [...]

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John Brownrigg, MBA ’84, is searching for work during challenging economic times. Follow his progress as he uses the McCombs Alumni Network resources available to him.
I love the Lone Star State—Texas and Texans. For too many reasons, this blog finds me living in Cincinnati, Ohio and trying really hard to get back in one of [...]

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From McCombs Today

The burnt-orange t-shirt seen occasionally around the McCombs School with the phrase “Texas Means Business” is becoming more true it seems with every passing day. In two recent business rankings from Fortune and Forbes, Texas has risen to the top, as the statistics suggest the Lone Star State is better positioned than others [...]

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From Neena Newberry, MBA ’92
Executive coaching – what is it exactly, and why should you care? In this world of customization, think of coaching as a development solution tailored just for you.   Today you can get personalized M&Ms, custom-made athletic shoes, and computers built to your specifications. So why not work with an executive coach who [...]

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The American Bar Association Section of Taxation presented its annual Janet Spragens Pro Bono Award to San Antonio lawyer and McCombs alumna, Elizabeth Copeland, BBA ’86, JD ’92, during a luncheon Jan. 10 at the section’s 2009 Midyear Meeting in New Orleans. Copeland is a shareholder in the San Antonio firm Oppenheimer Blend Harrison & [...]

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From Macroeconomic Updates
Today: April 21, 2009 Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner is facing some tough questions on Capital Hill. But maybe the wrong questions are being asked…click on video below and then tell me what you think.

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From McCombs Today
John Doggett, a senior lecturer in the Department of Management, was presented with the Outstanding Professor Award from Texas Executive MBA students during a recognition ceremony on Saturday, April 18. The students selected one professor from the program who has made a lasting impact in their education at McCombs.
(Read Doggett’s account of the [...]

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From McCombs Today

Congrats to MBA student Siddhartha Narayanan, who won first prize at the 2009 UT Graduate Student Photography Showcase for his photo “Marching On” (above).
The photo was taken in Coorg, India and shows an Atlas moth. “The moth in this picture was huge–it had a wing span of about 10 inches!” Narayanan says. “I [...]

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From McCombs Today, by the Daily Texan
James Huffines, BBA ’73, who will be inducted into the McCombs School of Business Hall of Fame Nov. 6, was selected as the new chairman of the UT System Board of Regents. With his appointment, Huffines becomes one of only five regents to have held the position twice. Having [...]

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From TEMBA Gazette
Abby Frasier (TEMBA ‘08) has started a dog running business here in Austin. Abby has been an avid long-distance runner for 20 years and an enthusiastic dog lover. She has extensive experience with a wide variety of breeds and has worked for veterinarians, kennels and rescue agencies everywhere from Alaska to Texas. Check [...]

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