McCombs School of Business, The University of Texas at Austin

05/28/2026

At TEDxUTAustin this spring, UT junior and Dulce Custom Cakes founder Reese Saliceti made the case that perfectionism is the enemy of progress and that failure is rarely as costly as we think.

She started her custom cake business as a teenager. The lesson that stuck: the willingness to try matters more than the outcome.

"Cakes are meant to be cut. They're meant to be a little bit messy. And so are we."

Read more: https://news.mccombs.utexas.edu/student-news/dare-greatly/

05/12/2026

What a weekend. 🎓🧡

This past weekend, we had the honor of celebrating the incredible Class of 2026 — every program, every journey, every dream realized. Watching you all cross that stage was a moment we will never forget. Congratulations, graduates. We are so proud of you and can't wait to see everything you do next! ✨

05/08/2026

Can't join us in person at DKR? Watch the University-wide Commencement ceremony live on the Longhorn Network app or the Commencement website.

Longhorn Network: https://utex.as/3Pce8J1
Commencement website: https://utex.as/3PdxOwi

05/08/2026

We could not be more proud. Congratulations, BBA Class of 2026! 🎓🧡

05/06/2026

McCombs alumni claimed 45 spots on the 2026 Texas Exes Longhorn 100 — more than any other school at UT. We are so proud of every Longhorn entrepreneur on this year's list.

Read the full story:
https://news.mccombs.utexas.edu/featured/mccombs-graduates-pack-longhorn-100/

04/30/2026

Exciting news — meet our next dean! 🤘

We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Bradley Staats as the next dean of the McCombs School of Business, effective July 1. A proud UT alumnus, prize-winning educator, and accomplished leader, Dr. Staats returns to the Forty Acres ready to build on the incredible foundation Dean Mills has established.

The future of McCombs is bright. Hook 'em! 🤘

He’s coming home.

The University of Texas at Austin has named Bradley Staats as the next dean of the McCombs School of Business, The University of Texas at Austin.

A proud Longhorn and nationally recognized leader in business education, Staats returns to the Forty Acres at a pivotal moment—ready to build on McCombs’ strong momentum and expand opportunity for students across Texas and beyond.

🔗 Read more: https://utex.as/48A8JSH

04/27/2026

Consumers don't just dislike feeling watched. It actively stops them from buying.

New research from Texas McCombs professor Wayne Hoyer and a team of researchers surveyed 1,800 participants and confirmed what many have suspected: personalized ads nearly doubled levels of feeling surveilled, and that discomfort has a direct and measurable impact on willingness to buy: https://news.mccombs.utexas.edu/research/digital-targeting-creeps-out-customers/

04/23/2026

Last fall, 40 juniors and seniors from across UT Austin came together as the inaugural cohort of the Texas Trailblazers: Gay Gaddis Leadership Program.

An initiative of the Center for Leadership and Ethics at McCombs, the program brings together students from every discipline on campus for 14 weeks of leadership training, small-group speaker conversations, and capstone projects that serve the University and broader community.

In their first year, the cohort launched a podcast highlighting outstanding UT student leaders, reimagined a core McCombs introductory course, developed a road map to revive Longhorn traditions, and built the internal structure for Trailblazers to grow and sustain itself for years to come.

With applications growing 66% for the second cohort, the program's momentum is clear. The second cohort will be announced at an event on April 28, and we can't wait to see what they accomplish 🤘 https://news.mccombs.utexas.edu/news/blazing-trails/

04/13/2026

Transparency plays a central role in financial markets, but more information does not always lead to better outcomes. Detailed public data can lead to looser credit conditions and increased risk-taking:

Excessive public information on bond trading and short-term lending can trigger risky investments

04/09/2026

At Texas McCombs, being human-centered is more than a brand; it is how the community operates every day.

Rob Richardson, SHRM-CP, Director of Human Resources, works closely with staff, faculty, and university partners to support the people who power the school every day. His role centers on aligning staffing strategies and development programs with McCombs’ academic, research, and student success priorities. One of his key initiatives is the Rising Leaders Program, a yearlong, cohort-based experience designed to help staff grow as leaders. The program focuses on topics like strategic planning, navigating conflict, and building trust, while creating opportunities for participants to learn from one another and strengthen collaboration across the school.

Richardson also focuses on strengthening community across the school. Through initiatives like the Staff Advisory Council and schoolwide events, his team fosters meaningful connections while supporting employees at every stage of their experience at McCombs, from onboarding through ongoing development and well-being.

Learn more about Rob Richardson and other McCombs leaders in our Leading Forward series: https://news.mccombs.utexas.edu/news/leading-forward-rob-richardson/