November 24, 2009
COB Partners with National Society of Hispanic MBAs
Alvarez College of Business
The University of Texas at San Antonio College of Business has been named a University Partner by the National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA). The partnership was announced this month during the NSHMBA San Antonio Chapter banquet.
November 20, 2009
Elaine Mendoza to Present UTSA College of Business Frost Distinguished Lecture November 30
Alvarez College of Business
Elaine Mendoza, president and chief executive officer of Conceptual Mindworks, Inc., will present the keynote address during The University of Texas at San Antonio College of Business Frost Distinguished Lecture. The lecture begins at 11 a.m. Monday, November 30 in the Richard S. Liu Auditorium (2.01.02) in the Business Building on the UTSA Main Campus. The event is free and open to the public.
November 20, 2009
Business Alumnus Establishes Opportunities for Hospitality Students
Alvarez College of Business
BJ’s Restaurant Brewhouse announced a $ 50,000 scholarship commitment for business students enrolled in the Honors College at UTSA.
November 20, 2009
Medical Tech Start-up AidPro Sweeps UTSA New Business Competition
Alvarez College of Business
An engineering student developed the wound measurement technology. Four business students formulated the company. And now, after months of hard work, the five students who created tech start-up AidPro have won first place in The University of Texas at San Antonio’s $100,000 New Technology Venture Competition. The competition, organized by UTSA’s Center for Innovation and Technology Entrepreneurship (CITE), gave students the chance to try on entrepreneurial careers and network with some of the city’s most influential business leaders.
November 2, 2009
UTSA's College of Business Nationally Ranked by BusinessWeek
Alvarez College of Business
The University of Texas at San Antonio College of Business was ranked as one of the top part-time MBA programs in the nation by BusinessWeek in its biennial business school rankings edition released today. Nationally, the UTSA College of Business part-time MBA program is ranked 28th. This is the second consecutive year that the UTSA College of Business has been ranked by BusinessWeek.
October 19, 2009
Ethics and the Financial Meltdown Focus of UTSA College of Business Ethics Symposium Oct. 21
Alvarez College of Business
“Ethical Behavior and the Financial Meltdown” is the theme for the Business Ethics Symposium hosted by The University of Texas at San Antonio College of Business. The symposium will be held Wednesday, Oct. 21 and is free and open to the public. The daylong program will begin at 9:30 a.m. and conclude at 3:15 p.m. All lectures will be held in the Richard S. Liu Auditorium (2.01.02) in the Business Building on the UTSA Main Campus.
October 6, 2009
UTSA College of Business Named One of the Top 10 MBA Programs for Minority Students
Alvarez College of Business
The University of Texas at San Antonio College of Business was ranked as one of the top 10 MBA programs providing the “Greatest Opportunity for Minority Students” nationally, according to the 2010 edition of the Princeton Review.
September 28, 2009
Business Students Travel to Spain for Immersion Program
Alvarez College of Business
Seven business students at The University of Texas at San Antonio College of Business participated in the college’s inaugural international immersion program to Spain this summer. Students studied in Madrid and Barcelona. The trip was led by Dr. Victoria Jones, associate dean for international relations and Dr. Jan Clark, professor of information systems.
September 28, 2009
College Partners with USAA to Host Networking Event
Alvarez College of Business
The UTSA College of Business partnered with USAA to host a networking day for business students on Sept. 22. The event included table recruiting, presentations by more than 15 USAA executives to business students and a keynote networking luncheon.
September 3, 2009
UTSA College of Business Named #1 Program in the Nation by Hispanic Business
Alvarez College of Business
The University of Texas at San Antonio College of Business has been ranked the No. 1 graduate business school in the nation for Hispanics by Hispanic Business in their September 2009 edition.
August 19, 2009
Kannan Named Fellow of the American Statistical Association
Alvarez College of Business
Dr. Nandini Kannan, professor of management science and statistics, was elected a fellow of the American Statistical Association (ASA), the nation’s pre-eminent professional statistical society.
August 11, 2009
Accounting Doctoral Student Receives Dissertation Award
Alvarez College of Business
Kasey Martin, an accounting doctoral student in the Ph.D. in Business Administration program at the UTSA College of Business, received the Michael J. Barrett Doctoral Dissertation Award from the Institute of Internal Auditors Research Foundation.
July 29, 2009
UTSA MBA Named One of the Top 25 MBA Programs
Alvarez College of Business
The UTSA College of Business MBA program was ranked one of the top 25 programs in the nation for Hispanics by Poder Enterprises.
July 22, 2009
UTSA Marketing Professor Named President of the Society for Consumer Psychology
Alvarez College of Business
L. J. Shrum, chairman of the UTSA College of Business Department of Marketing, was recently elected president of the Society for Consumer Psychology. The mission of the society, which is a division of the American Psychological Association, is to foster scientific research, development and practice of consumer psychology.
July 20, 2009
Is Cash the King?
Alvarez College of Business
According to a recent study by Ron Rutherford, professor of finance and the Elmo J. Burke Jr. Endowed Chair in Building Development, cash is “king” when purchasing residential properties.
July 15, 2009
UTSA College of Business Chosen to Participate in the Accounting Doctoral Scholars Program
Alvarez College of Business
The University of Texas at San Antonio College of Business was selected as a participating university in the Accounting Doctoral Scholars (ADS) program administered by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Foundation. The Accounting Doctoral Scholars program was founded in 2008 by accounting firms to address the critical shortage of accounting doctoral faculty teaching auditing and tax.
July 15, 2009
UTSA College of Business Hosting Economic Panel Discussion in Honor of the Late Milton Friedman’s 97th Birthday
Alvarez College of Business
The University of Texas at San Antonio College of Business will host an economic panel presentation on “What Would Milton Friedman Think?” on Friday, July 31. The presentation, which is free and open to the public, will be held in the Southwest Room (1.124) in the Durango Building on UTSA’s Downtown Campus.
May 22, 2009
NSA Names UTSA as a Center of Research Excellence in Information Assurance
Alvarez College of Business
UTSA has been named a Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Research (CAE-R) by the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security.
April 30, 2009
College Recognizes Staff Accomplishments
Alvarez College of Business
The College of Business honored the accomplishments of staff members during an awards reception April 29. The Dean’s Excellence Awards were instituted by Dean Lynda de la Viña to recognize the accomplishments of professional and classified staff members who excel in their job duties in the college.
April 30, 2009
Business Faculty Members Honored During Awards Reception
Alvarez College of Business
Nine faculty members were honored for excellence in the areas of teaching, research and service at the College of Business Awards Reception April 29.
April 27, 2009
College's Briefcase Brigade Wins First Prize in Battle of Flowers Parade
Alvarez College of Business
For the second straight year, the UTSA College of Business Briefcase Brigade won first place in the amusements category during the Battle of Flowers parade in April. The parade through downtown San Antonio is part of the annual Fiesta San Antonio celebration.
April 10, 2009
USAA CEO Joe Robles to Present UTSA College of Business Frost Distinguished Lecture April 16
Alvarez College of Business
Josue Robles Jr., president and chief executive officer of USAA, will present the keynote address during The University of Texas at San Antonio College of Business Frost Distinguished Lecture. The lecture begins at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 16 in the Richard S. Liu Auditorium (2.01.02) in the Business Building on the UTSA Main Campus. The event is free and open to the public.
April 9, 2009
UTSA College of Business Hosting Panel April 14 on The State of the Economy
Alvarez College of Business
The University of Texas at San Antonio College of Business will host a panel presentation on “The State of the Economy Following the Meltdown” at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 14. The presentation, which is free and open to the public, will be held in the Richard S. Liu Auditorium (2.01.02) in the Business Building on UTSA’s Main Campus.
April 9, 2009
Business Students Learn About Real Estate Industry During Annual Career Expo
Alvarez College of Business
The UTSA College of Business hosted its third annual Real Estate Expo in March. More than 200 students and representatives from 14 companies and organizations were on hand to discuss career and internship opportunities in their respective fields.
April 9, 2009
Vicente Fox Highlights Leadership, Trade and Immigration Reform During UTSA Address
Alvarez College of Business
Following on the heels of Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s visit to Mexico, Vicente Fox, the former president of Mexico, presented the keynote address at the Future Leaders Conference sponsored by the Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute (CHLI) and the UTSA College of Business.
April 3, 2009
Ernst & Young Establish 150-Hour Scholarship Program
Alvarez College of Business
The Department of Accounting and Ernst & Young have created the Ernst & Young Accounting Opportunity Program to aid the department’s efforts to increase the number of CPA-ready students enrolled in the 150-hour program.
March 18, 2009
Vicente Fox to Present Keynote Address at CHLI Future Leaders Conference March 27 at UTSA
Alvarez College of Business
Vicente Fox, the former president of Mexico, will present the keynote address on Friday, March 27 at the Future Leaders Conference sponsored by the Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute (CHLI) and the UTSA College of Business.
March 4, 2009
Learn About the Real Estate Industry During the College of Business Real Estate Expo March 5
Alvarez College of Business
Students can learn about educational and career opportunities in the real estate industry during the UTSA College of Business Real Estate Expo on Thursday, March 5. The expo will be open from 3-6 p.m. in the University Room of the Business Building (2.06.04). The event is free and open to all students.
More than 15 representatives from the industry including developers, construction companies, bankers, title companies and professional organizations will be on hand to discuss career opportunities in their respective areas.
March 4, 2009
Texas Business Hall of Fame Awarding Scholarships to Students with Entrepreneurial Spirit
Alvarez College of Business
UTSA students with an entrepreneurial spirit are invited to apply for a $10,000 scholarship offered by the Texas Business Hall of Fame Foundation. The Texas Business Hall of Fame Foundation Scholarship Program recognizes students with a strong academic record as well as those with a passion and track record in entrepreneurship.
March 3, 2009
Accounting Department Hosting Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament April 17
Alvarez College of Business
The Department of Accounting will host their 17th annual Kathleen Reymann Keil Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament on Friday, April 17 at the Quarry Golf Club, 444 E. Basse Road.
February 10, 2009
Center Hosting Technology Entrepreneurship Boot Camp Feb. 20
Alvarez College of Business
The University of Texas at San Antonio’s Center for Innovation and Technology Entrepreneurship (CITE) will host the Jackson Walker Technology Entrepreneurship Boot Camp from 8:30 a.m. to
5 p.m. on Friday, February 20 in the University Room of the Business Building (2.06.04) at the UTSA 1604 Campus.
February 10, 2009
UTSA College of Business Offering Noon MBA at Downtown Campus
Alvarez College of Business
Would you like to earn an MBA during your lunch hour? Classes are now forming for The University of Texas at San Antonio College of Business Noon MBA program. The 36-hour MBA program can be completed in two and a half years by taking courses during the lunch hour four days a week at the UTSA Downtown Campus, 501 W. Durango Blvd.
February 2, 2009
College Hosting Tourism Panel Discussion and Job Fair
Alvarez College of Business
The College of Business Tourism Management Program is hosting two activities to spotlight the tourism industry and its career opportunities to business students.
January 29, 2009
CITE Sponsoring Intellectual Property Lecture Jan. 29
Alvarez College of Business
John Calvert, administrator of the Inventors Assistance Program at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), will discuss intellectual property, patents, trademarks and copyrights during a presentation at 10 a.m. on Thursday, January 29 in the Mesquite Room of the University Center (UC 2.01.24). The presentation is sponsored by the Center for Innovation and Technology Entrepreneurship (CITE). The event is free and open to all faculty, staff and students.
January 21, 2009
Cheer on the Roadrunners at COB Night at the Men’s Basketball Game Feb. 4
Alvarez College of Business
Join Dean Lynda de la Viña and UTSA College of Business faculty, staff and students as they cheer on the UTSA Men’s Basketball team on Wednesday, Feb. 4 for College of Business night at the Convocation Center.
