December 10, 2012
Entrepreneurship Professorship Established in Memory of Melvin Lachman
Alvarez College of Business
A $500,000 distinguished professorship has been established in entrepreneurship in the UTSA College of Business in memory of Melvin Lachman, a San Antonio businessman and entrepreneur. Lachman, who passed away in 2005, was known not only as a successful businessman, but also as someone who helped others build businesses as well.
December 5, 2012
Team Developing and Marketing Laparoscopic Kidney Cooling Technology Wins UTSA Entrepreneurship Competition
Alvarez College of Business
Lapara Medical Inc., a team comprised of four engineering students and three business students who developed a prototype laparoscopic cooling device for kidney surgery and wrote a business plan to market the technology, triumphed this weekend at the $100,000 Student Technology Venture Competition, presented by the UTSA Center for Innovation and Technology Entrepreneurship (CITE).
November 30, 2012
College Recognizes 100 Best Business Students
Alvarez College of Business
The College of Business recognized the 100 Best Business Students during a reception in November attended by university administrators, alumni and business and community leaders. With over 5,000 undergraduate students in the College of Business, the 100 Best Business Students epitomize the top two percent of all business students in the college.
November 29, 2012
Undergrads Contend for $100,000 in Cash and Prizes in Technology Start-up Competition
Alvarez College of Business
Six University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) teams comprised of business and engineering students will compete for $100,000 in cash and business-related services at the $100,000 Student Technology Venture Competition, hosted by the UTSA Center for Innovation and Technology Entrepreneurship (CITE) on Saturday, December 1. Competitors will be scored on the viability of their proprietary new technologies and the business plans they developed to market those technologies.
November 6, 2012
Leaders Share the Realities of Business with UTSA Students
Alvarez College of Business
The College of Business has launched a new mentoring program as part of an academic class offered by the Department of Management. The inaugural mentorship class, taught by Richard Sibbernsen, a retired senior vice president of human resources for AT&T, featured 13 juniors and seniors.
October 24, 2012
UTSA College of Business Dedicates Ernst & Young Leadership Suites
Alvarez College of Business
The University of Texas at San Antonio College of Business dedicated the Ernst & Young Leadership Suites in the Business Building during ceremonies October 19.
October 10, 2012
Internationally Renowned Poet David Whyte to Share His Perspectives on Conversational Leadership Oct. 23 at UTSA
Alvarez College of Business
Poet and author David Whyte will share his perspectives on the conversational nature of leadership in today’s world during a presentation sponsored by the UTSA College of Business Center for Professional Excellence.
October 5, 2012
College Hosting Symposium Nov. 1 to Address Real World Applications of Business Research
Alvarez College of Business
Highlighting the real world applications of business faculty research, the UTSA College of Business will host a research symposium “Bridging the Gap: Research to Practice”on Nov. 1. The event begins at 3:30 p.m. and will be held in the University Center Ballroom on UTSA’s Main Campus.
October 4, 2012
Bernard Swift to Present UTSA College of Business Frost Distinguished Lecture November 7
Alvarez College of Business
Dr. Bernard T. Swift Jr., founder and CEO of Texas MedClinic, 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. Wednesday, Nov. 7 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.
October 1, 2012
UTSA to host Technology Entrepreneurship Boot Camp Saturday, Oct. 6
Alvarez College of Business
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September 4, 2012
Business Alumna Named UTSA Alumnus of the Year
Alvarez College of Business
Jeanie Wyatt, MBA ’86 was named Alumnus of the Year at the 13th annual UTSA Alumni Association gala this fall. She is the founder and chief executive officer of South Texas Money Management (STMM), a private investment company with approximately $1.8 billion in assets under management.
September 4, 2012
Two Endowed Chairs Join Business Faculty
Alvarez College of Business
Two new distinguished faculty have joined the College of Business this fall as endowed chairs.
August 30, 2012
Business Faculty Members Receive Regent's Outstanding Teaching Award
Alvarez College of Business
Faculty members David Han and Daniel Tablada were bestowed the highest honor by the UT System Board of Regents—the Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Award.
August 30, 2012
College of Business Nationally Ranked by Hispanic Business
Alvarez College of Business
The University of Texas at San Antonio College of Business has been ranked the No. 7 graduate business school in the nation for Hispanics by Hispanic Business in their September 2012 edition.
August 6, 2012
Research Addresses Employment Challenges for the Disabled
Alvarez College of Business
Discrepancies in employment rates between people with disabilities and those without disabilities may be related to the strength of their professional networks according to research by Mark Lengnick-Hall, professor of management, doctoral student Christopher Langford, and doctoral alumnus Mukta Kulkarni, Ph.D. ’06.
August 6, 2012
Alumnus to Attempt Record-Breaking Swim Across Pacific Ocean
Alvarez College of Business
Attempting to set the Guinness World Record for the longest swim, Ben Lecomte, ’95 will begin his journey across the Pacific Ocean this fall. Through the swim, Lecomte will raise awareness and money for cancer.
August 6, 2012
Do Stock Heavy CEO Compensation Packages Lead to Lower Stock Returns?
Alvarez College of Business
When CEOs get paid more in stock and options, their company’s stock returns have a tendency to be lower for the next 1-3 years, according to a study by John Wald, professor of finance.
July 9, 2012
Business Students Study International Business in Spain
Alvarez College of Business
Ten UTSA business students said adiós to San Antonio and hola to Spain as part of a 11-day faculty-led international immersion sponsored by the College of Business. The immersion was one aspect of the class, Business Success in Spain, which was led by Dennis Lopez, assistant professor of accounting, and Joel Saegert, professor of marketing.
July 9, 2012
Finance Faculty Member Publishes Book on Technical Analysis
Alvarez College of Business
Julie Dahlquist, senior lecturer in finance, has published her third book on technical analysis, Technical Analysis of Gaps. The book is co-authored with her husband Richard Bauer, a faculty member at St. Mary’s University.
July 9, 2012
College Offers New Real Estate Finance and Development Graduate Certificate
Alvarez College of Business
The UTSA College of Business is offering a new graduate certificate program in Real Estate Finance and Development beginning this fall.
July 9, 2012
Ram Tripathi Elected a Fellow of the American Statistical Association
Alvarez College of Business
Ram Tripathi, professor of statistics in the UTSA College of Business, was named a fellow of the American Statistical Association.
June 6, 2012
Students Travel Around the Globe in Summer Immersion Programs
Alvarez College of Business
Seventy UTSA College of Business students will be traveling internationally this summer in seven international immersion programs funded by the College of Business.
June 5, 2012
Three College of Business Faculty Members Selected for the Inaugural Class of the University's Academy of Distinguished Teaching Scholars
Alvarez College of Business
In recognition of the preeminent role of instructional faculty in advancing knowledge, three College of Business faculty members have been selected for the inaugural class of the university’s Academy of Distinguished Teaching Scholars.
June 5, 2012
How to Manage Human Resources Like the San Antonio Spurs
Alvarez College of Business
To paraphrase a New York Times columnist, sports are like business, simplified. Greg Popovich and the San Antonio Spurs can teach us a lot about how to manage human resources in a business. We can win in the marketplace if we follow their example.
May 14, 2012
UTSA Study Finds Ovulating Women Perceive Sexy Cads as Good Dads
Alvarez College of Business
Nice guys do finish last at least when it comes to procreation according to a study from The University of Texas at San Antonio that answers the question of why women choose bad boys.
May 8, 2012
College of Business Faculty and Staff Members Honored During Awards Ceremony
Alvarez College of Business
The College of Business recognized the outstanding contributions of faculty and staff members during an awards ceremony held on May 4.
May 7, 2012
College's Business Scholars Program Graduates Largest Class
Alvarez College of Business
Established in 2002 as a program to help first-generation college students make a smooth transition from high school to college and on to graduation, the Business Scholars Program (BSP) in the College of Business celebrates its biggest accomplishment yet—the graduation of 22 students from the program in one semester.
May 7, 2012
Students Compete for $100K in Prizes in Technology Venture Competition
Alvarez College of Business
UTSA business and engineering students competed for $100,000 in business-related services and prizes during the UTSA $100,000 Student Technology Venture Competition held on April 28.
May 4, 2012
UTSA College of Business Briefcase Brigade Marches in Battle of Flowers Parade
Alvarez College of Business
For the fifth year running, the UTSA College of Business Briefcase Brigade marched in the Battle of Flowers parade on Friday, April 27. The group placed second in the amusements category for this year’s performance. The brigade was comprised of UTSA faculty, staff and students who performed a “precision” briefcase dance routine along the 2.6-mile parade route.
April 16, 2012
UTSA Study Finds a Scarcity of College Men Leads Women to Choose Briefcase Over Baby
Alvarez College of Business
American women today are more likely to earn college degrees than men with women receiving 57 percent of all bachelor’s and 60 percent of all master’s degrees. But are there consequences to having more women than men in college?
April 9, 2012
UTSA COB Reaccredited by AACSB International
Alvarez College of Business
The UTSA College of Business earned reaccreditation in business and accounting from AACSB International—The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. With only 643 accredited business schools and 177 accredited accounting programs, AACSB accreditation represents the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide.
April 6, 2012
Jim Bodenstedt to Present UTSA College of Business Frost Distinguished Lecture April 19
Alvarez College of Business
Jim Bodenstedt, president and CEO of MUY Brands, LLC, 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 19 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 6, 2012
Alumnae and Business Leaders Share with Students their Experiences in the Workplace
Alvarez College of Business
UTSA alumnae and San Antonio business leaders shared their experiences in the workplace as part of a “Women in Business” panel held as part of the university’s Women’s History month celebrations in March.
March 26, 2012
Hollas Named Interim Dean of UTSA College of Business
Alvarez College of Business
UTSA Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs John Frederick has appointed Daniel Hollas interim dean of the College of Business effective June 1. Hollas, senior associate dean, will fill the position held by Lynda de la Viña, who will be stepping down to return to teaching.
March 1, 2012
College Hosts Annual Real Estate Expo March 28
Alvarez College of Business
The Real Estate Finance and Development Program will host their annual Real Estate Expo from 3-6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 28 in the University Center Ballroom. Real estate professionals will be on campus to discuss internship, professional development and employment opportunities.
March 1, 2012
Founders Council Members Mentor Real Estate Students
Alvarez College of Business
Giving back to the next generation of real estate leaders is the goal of the Real Estate Finance and Development Mentorship Program. The program, which was developed by the Real Estate Finance and Development Founders Council, helps students “learn the ropes” in the real estate industry.
March 1, 2012
Finance Students Place First in CFA Global Research Competition
Alvarez College of Business
The key to being a great financial analyst instead of just a good one might just be as simple as attending the right university. A team of finance students from the UTSA College of Business proved that theory by placing first in the CFA Institute Research Challenge, a global competition which tests financial analytical skills of business students from throughout the world.
February 28, 2012
Will McIntosh to Headline Real Estate Finance and Development Founders Council Luncheon May 16
Alvarez College of Business
Will McIntosh, global head of research at USAA Real Estate Company, will present the keynote address at a luncheon hosted by the UTSA College of Business Real Estate Finance and Development Founders Council on Wednesday, May 16. The luncheon begins at 11:30 a.m. in the University Center Ballroom 1.106.
February 24, 2012
College Seeks Support for New Leadership Suites
Alvarez College of Business
Since the college’s Center for Student Professional Development opened in 2007, the center has focused on transforming business students into business professionals and meeting the recruitment needs of the business community.
February 1, 2012
College's Executive MBA Program Seeking Applicants
Alvarez College of Business
What if business education could be about more than profit and loss, markets and strategy? What if it could also be about you – what you care about, your gifts , and the questions that matter most to you? What more might a business education also be? The College of Business Executive MBA program is a personal learning journey that seeks to integrate the traditional bottom line of profit and loss with the broader bottom line of meaning and purpose.
February 1, 2012
Does Being Rejected Increase Charitable Behavior
Alvarez College of Business
Being rejected might not be good in the dating world, but it can be beneficial to charitable organizations according to a study published by a marketing faculty member and former doctoral student at UTSA College of Business in the Journal of Consumer Research.
January 30, 2012
Security Students Receive Scholarship Support
Alvarez College of Business
Two College of Business undergraduate students majoring in infrastructure assurance were awarded inaugural cybersecurity scholarships from the Alamo Chapter of the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA).
January 30, 2012
Five College of Business Graduate Programs Ranked by Eduniversal International
Alvarez College of Business
The University of Texas at San Antonio College of Business was nationally ranked in five different graduate categories by the Eduniversal International Scientific Committee based in Paris, France.
January 20, 2012
UTSA Business Dean Steps Down
Alvarez College of Business
Lynda Y. de la Viña announced today that she is stepping down as dean of the UTSA College of Business effective May 31, 2012, to return to teaching.
January 13, 2012
Quarri Technologies Executive Chairman Bill Morrow Donates Cash and Stock to UTSA College of Business
Alvarez College of Business
Quarri Technologies, a security software company that empowers organizations to keep their sensitive data secure, announced that Executive Chairman Bill Morrow has given the UTSA College of Business a gift of $10,000 cash and 100,000 shares of his company stock to support cyber security research. Morrow, an alumnus of the UTSA College of Business, is a strong supporter of UTSA cyber security and has a history of giving to the university, dating back to 2001.
