McCombs School of Business, The University of Texas at Austin

The McCombs Center for Global Business has received a $125,000 endowment gift from Lauren and Mark Booth 🤘

The contribution will strengthen the International Business Program by expanding access to global coursework, international internships, and study abroad opportunities that prepare students to succeed in an increasingly interconnected world.

To date, the CGB has already invested in international travel opportunities for more than 60 scholars across 23 countries. With the Booths' generous support, that reach will only grow.

McCombs Center for Global Business Receives $125K Endowment Gift The Center for Global Business (CGB) at the McCombs School of Business has received a $125,000 endowment gift from donors Lauren and Mark Booth, en

McCombs recognized 19 faculty members for outstanding contributions to teaching, research, and service at the Spring 2026 faculty meeting. From the classroom to cutting-edge research, these honorees represent the standard of excellence that defines a top business school:

McCombs Honors Faculty Members - McCombs News and Magazine More than 15 professors and other instructors receive awards for their teaching, research, service

The Texas McCombs MSF is No. 1 among public schools and No. 4 in the nation in the Financial Times 2026 ranking of pre-experience Master of Science in Finance programs worldwide 🤘

M.S. in Finance Program Hits No. 4 in U.S. - McCombs News and Magazine The Texas Master of Science in Finance takes top 10 status in both the Financial Times and Financial Engineer Times

Congratulations to Gowtham Velu, MBA '26, the inaugural recipient of the Parekh India Impact Prize 🤘

Growing up in a farming family, Velu watched coconut husks go to waste year after year. Now, after more than a decade in global supply chain at companies like Dell Technologies and Chewy, he's channeling that experience into Coco Core — a company that transforms discarded coconut husks into a sustainable alternative to peat moss.

The $10,000 seed grant was created by the Global Sustainability Leadership Institute at McCombs to support student entrepreneurs addressing social and environmental challenges in India.

Read his full story:

From Waste to Opportunity - McCombs News and Magazine UT graduate turns coconut husks into a sustainable business

Governments could save money while funding environmental projects and it starts with understanding how green investors actually behave. Assistant Professor of Finance Aaron Pancost studied green bonds in Germany and found that investors are willing to accept smaller returns just to invest in something sustainable. His findings could change how governments think about funding a greener future.

Read more:

Investors Willing To Pay a Little More for Green Bonds - McCombs News and Magazine Premium for green debt could help fund sustainable projects

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/

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! ✨

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

We could not be more proud. Congratulations, BBA Class of 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/