Canfield BHP Alumni Advisory Board Welcomes New Members

 

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The Canfield BHP Alumni Advisory Board is pleased to welcome new board members Raquel Baldelomar, Susan Thomson, Clinton Biondo, and Kapil Mathur!

Every year the CBHP Alumni Advisory Board meets to guide the direction and accomplish the mission of the business honors program. It is comprised of Canfield BHP alumni who share the goal of supporting and improving one of UT’s finest undergraduate programs. In particular, the Advisory Board assists in fundraising, student recruitment, student mentorship, alumni engagement, and helps to increase the overall awareness of Canfield BHP. 

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Internship Spotlight: Ben Mathew at H-E-B

Ben Mathew

Ben Mathew

Topics of Interest: Product Management, H-E-B, Texas CSB, Internships, Texas Product Engineering Organization, Mentors

As students look to apply to new positions, whether they may be as interns, organization members, or part-time workers, they must have confidence in themselves to succeed. Ben Mathew, a student in the Texas Honors Computer Science and Business Program, is an excellent example of this level of self-conviction. “I think I literally sent out over 100 applications,” said Mathew when asked about how he started working at H-E-B as a product management intern. As they say, “you have to be your biggest advocate,” and Ben Mathew certainly embodies this quote to a tee.

Ben Mathew is a sophomore student in the Texas CSB program, and he loves playing basketball and traveling in his free time. Ben is also a member of the Texas Product Engineering Team, and he says that the mentors he has met in this organization have truly offered him great advice as he looks to pursue his interests in product management.

Keep reading to find out more about Ben’s experiences in product management at H-E-B and hear some of his advice for success in the field!

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Alumni Spotlight: Maddy Kulkarni

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Maddy Kulkarni

Topics of Interest: Social impact marketing, sustainability, The Dallas Heroes Project, PepsiCo, corporate social responsibility, volunteering, nonprofits

Canfield BHP students grow up to become the change-makers of the world, pursuing causes bigger than themselves to make the world a better place. Whether in the office or the field, our students graduate with the knowledge and experience to make a difference no matter where they go.

Canfield BHP alum, Maddy Kulkarni, graduated with her CBHP honors degrees in finance and marketing in 2004. She later earned her MBA at the Stern School of Business at NYU. A passionate advocate, Maddy has spent her career in marketing moving the needle forward on social impact, sustainability, and corporate social responsibility initiatives. Maddy’s work as the Global Marketing Director of Sustainability and Purpose at PepsiCo is helping brands within the PepsiCo portfolio take up sustainability and many important causes to engage consumers and help make the world a better place.

“Sustainability used to be this thing off to the side that companies did for “CSR” – corporate social responsibility”, she said. “But now that consumers want to know if brands are made sustainably, with proper human rights practices, and good labor practices, it’s our job as marketers to help them understand what’s happening.”

We sat down with Maddy to talk about her work at PepsiCo and what drives her passion for volunteering, social impact, and sustainability. You’ll also read about her nonprofit, The Dallas Heroes Project, and her new textbook, Social Impact Marketing: The Essential Guide for Changemakers, a step-by-step guide on how to market any idea a student has that they believe can positively change the world. Read on for more about Maddy Kulkarni! Continue reading

A Success! Canfield BHP Students Come Together at Leadership Kickoff

Written by Leadership Kickoff Co-chairs Anthony Tang and Zoe Chetty.

Canfield BHP Class of 2025 gather for a picture at the annual Leadership Kickoff event

Canfield BHP Class of 2025 gathers for a picture at the annual Leadership Kickoff event in front of the tower. Picture courtesy of Hannah Johnson.

 

Coming off the past year of isolation amid the pandemic, CBHP freshmen, staff, and students were eager to launch their school year with an in-person event. Seeing their peers after months of online learning was, for many freshmen, a formative college experience. Traditionally, the Leadership Kickoff is an overnight event held at the Newcombe Tennis Ranch. However, this year, we did something a bit different in order to better adhere to COVID-19 safety guidelines. The event was a huge success. Holding stations and games on campus gave students the necessary time to explore, meet peers, and become acquainted with McCombs.  Continue reading

Applying to Business School: How to Apply to Canfield Business Honors

Written by Sarah Shields, M. Ed., Canfield BHP Strategic Enrollment & Joint Programs Manager

McCombs students writing in Dr. Rowena Fong's class

 

Topics of Interest: Applying to business school, how to apply to Canfield BHP, our admissions process, Texas CSB/Texas ECB/Plan II application guidance, what we’re looking for, why Canfield BHP

Editor’s note: Be sure to watch the admissions Q&A on our Instagram highlights featuring Canfield BHP Recruitment Coordinator, Kelly Georgestone, for more information!

Welcome prospective students and families to the Canfield BHP community! We often receive inquires on how to apply, what Canfield BHP Admissions is looking for in applicants, and what unique opportunities we offer students.

First, and foremost, the BEST way to learn more about Canfield BHP, our joint programs, and what it is like to be a student is to attend one of our Information Sessions. These are hosted during the school year every Monday and Friday afternoon (excluding holidays). Our Canfield BHP student recruiters are excited to share information with you regarding the program and answer your questions in real time. For Fall 2021 we will offer a mix of in-person and virtual sessions, so check out the UT Admissions website for details! Before we begin, please take note of the following application deadlines:

  • Priority Deadline: November 1, 2021
  • Regular Deadline: December 1, 2021

Note: Priority Deadline students will be notified earlier than Regular Deadline applicants. Applying by Priority does not influence admission decisions and is non-binding.

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