The Portland Chapter hosted a reception for local alumni, recent McCombs graduates, and current students interning in Oregon for the summer. The group gathered at Ankeny Tap & Table where alumni and students had the opportunity to talk about the ins-and-outs of working and living in the Portland area. This was a great opportunity for current students and young alumni to network and connect with the McCombs Alumni Network – 2,000 miles away from Texas!

A special thank you to our Portland Chapter Leader Travis Preece, MBA ’10 for planning the great event!

Keep an eye on the alumni calendar for events near you!

The Texas McCombs London Chapter and UK Texas Exes Chapter welcomed all alumni to a reception honoring recent graduates and current students interning in the city for the summer. The event was co-sponsored by Rabobank and featured a presentation by Jane Foley, head of FX strategy at Rabobank. After the presentation and Q & A session, attendees enjoyed networking and talking about the day-to-day life of living and working in London.

We would like to recognize the McCombs London Chapter Leader Tom Li, BBA ’05 for putting on such a great event and thank you to Rabobank for co-sponsoring the evening!

To see more McCombs alumni events, visit our calendar.

McCombs alumni, new grads, and interns met up in the Mile High City for their Summer Celebration. Staff from the MBA Program Office, including Tina Mabley, associate dean of the Full-Time MBA Program, also joined the group. The event was held at Tap Fourteen, a rooftop beer garden in Denver. Everyone enjoyed socializing and creating new connections.

Special thank you to our chapter leaders for helping organize the event:

• Eric Fehr, MBA ’12
• Denver Nguyen, MBA ’16
• Shiju Thomas, BBA ’07

To learn more about upcoming events be sure to check out our Alumni Calendar!

The Austin Chapter invited all alumni, 2019 graduates, and current-student interns to Banger’s on Rainey Street downtown for a summer celebration. The Texas heat didn’t keep the McCombs crowd at home! Nearly 140 people came out for the reception. Alumni and current students enjoyed the opportunity to network and talk shop about living and working in Austin. Alums even brought their four-legged companions along! See more photos from the event here.

Huge thank you to Austin Chapter Leader Jim McMullan, MBA ’96, for coordinating the event!

There are still summer celebrations coming up this summer! Check the alumni calendar to find events near you.

The Houston Chapter hosted a fun and engaging Texas McCombs Summer Celebration for alumni, 2019 graduates who are new to the area, and interns living in the city for the summer. Dean Hartzell gave a school update and hosted a special Q&A session for attendees. The McCombs group networked at The Dunlavy, all while enjoying the great company and a beautiful view.

Special thank you to John Nash, BBA ’82, and Houston chapter leader, for co-sponsoring this event! We would also like to recognize the entire chapter leadership team in Houston:

• Ryan Boots, MBA ’15
• Jenn Cole, MBA ’15
• Robert Medina, BBA ’09
• Daniel Morales, BBA ’14
• Laura Thompson, BBA ’08
• Joe Tornberg, MBA ’07
• Debora Wang, BBA ’18

To learn more about McCombs Summer Celebrations and your chapters’ programming be sure to check out the alumni calendar to find an event near you!

The Dallas Chapter hosted a happy hour reception for alumni, 2019 graduates, and current students interning in the city for the summer. About 50 members of the McCombs community came out to the beautiful outdoor patio at the Water Grill to network and share the ins-and-outs of living and working in the Dallas area!

Special thank you to our Dallas Chapter leadership for putting on such a great event!

• Laura Gram, MBA ’17, Chapter President
• Travis Hemphill, MBA ’17, Chapter Vice President
• Eric Wang, MBA ’16, Chapter Social Chair

This event was the first of the network’s event series, Texas McCombs Summer Celebrations, popping up in cities all over the nation throughout June and July. Check the alumni calendar to find an event near you!