McCoy College of Business at Texas State University

Update: Power has been restored at McCoy Hall. Normal operations will resume at 10:00 a.m. ✯

McCoy Hall is currently experiencing a building-wide power outage, affecting lights, elevators, air conditioning, computers, and other electrical services.

Facilities estimates power may be restored around noon; please plan accordingly if you have classes or business in McCoy Hall, and we'll share updates as they become available. ✯

McCoy College’s inaugural online Doctor of Business Administration cohort is demonstrating how doctoral education can empower working professionals and drive meaningful impact in their organizations. ✯

Online DBA Texas State University’s McCoy College of Business launched its online doctor of business administration (DBA) program in Fall 2025, expanding its graduate offerings with a program designed for experienced professionals ready to take their expertise to the next level. The program was built with wo...

A new study from Dr. Ivilina Popova, Dr. Yifan Liu, and Dr. Matthew Flynn explores a growing question in finance: Are retail investors trading stock options to build wealth, or are they simply chasing the thrill of a gamble? ✯

A Not-So-Sure Bet Dr. Yifan Liu sent his colleague Dr. Matt Flynn a story he thought he might be interested in. The story discussed the people who were betting on cryptocurrencies, not in a buy-low/sell-high investment manner but simply betting on if the price of crypto would go up or down. Like traditional sports be...

McCoy College of Business is expanding scholarship support to help more students gain the international experiences and global perspectives that shape future business leaders.✯

McCoy College Expands Scholarship Support for Global Learning Opportunities June 10, 2026

Texas State students earned a top-three national finish and the Lumie Award at the National Student Advertising Competition for an innovative NFL campaign developed through interdisciplinary collaboration. ✯

Texas State students earn national recognition for NFL marketing campaign June 8, 2026

Through her research and teaching, Dr. Mandy Lester is helping students understand how sustainability, risk, and business performance are becoming increasingly interconnected. ✯

Accounting for Impact Long before Dr. Amanda “Mandy” Lester became an assistant professor of accounting at Texas State University’s McCoy College of Business, she was the kind of kid who asked for extra workbooks over the summer and lined up her stuffed animals to teach them. With two educators for parents and an e...

Student entrepreneur NaJaiyah Virgil is transforming her vision for a more intentional and elevated hair-care experience into a growing business with plans to scale far beyond Austin. ✯

Shifting the Culture NaJaiyah Virgil is a student entrepreneur building a business around a clear and deeply personal vision: giving Black women a lavish, intentional hair care experience in an industry she believes has gone too long without a true standard.

Batter up! On May 28, we hosted an alumni mixer at the Round Rock Express baseball game, drawing a large crowd of former business Bobcats. We were thrilled to see everyone who attended! ✯

“Safer” does not mean “risk free”: Dr. Haiyong Liu explains how starter credit cards can help consumers build long-term financial stability when used responsibly. ✯ https://wallethub.com/credit-cards/starter/ =Dr._Haiyong_Liu