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May
Honors Student Pursues His Passion for Research
Pursuing his passion for research senior Tyler Werland won the Gayle Webb White Prize in Business Administration for a research presentation that he made at the Alpha Chi national convention last month. He was one of 29 students to be recognized out of 250 participants. His presentation, “Effective Leadership: How to be an Effective Leader,”… Read more »
1
May
Freddie Cuellar Found His Calling at UTSA
Meet Freddie Cuellar. He’s taking his talents as a natural leader into the world of finance. Born in Hondo, Texas, Cuellar grew up with a deep admiration for his father, a self-made entrepreneur who owns many different businesses around San Antonio. “I really watched him become the man he is now,” Cuellar said. “I saw… Read more »
27
Apr
UTSA College of Business Earns Reaccreditation
The UTSA College of Business earned reaccreditation in business and accounting from AACSB International—The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. AACSB accreditation is the hallmark of excellence in business education and has been earned by less than five percent of the world’s business schools. There are only 786 business schools in 53 countries and… Read more »
26
Apr
McCarter Receives Howe Teaching Award
Matthew McCarter, associate professor of management in the UTSA College of Business, was named the recipient of the Richard S. Howe Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Award during the UTSA University Excellence Awards. Established to honor former UTSA College of Engineering professor Richard Howe, the award recognizes faculty for sustained excellence in developing signature learning experiences for… Read more »
26
Apr
Marketing Major Named Outstanding Business Undergraduate
Epitomizing the ideal business student, Colton Barton was named the Most Outstanding Undergraduate in the UTSA College of Business during the University Life Awards. “It was very surreal to be recognized with this award,” said Barton, who is double majoring in marketing and sport, event and tourism management. “This will definitely be an honor that… Read more »
25
Apr
Super-absorbent Gauze for Combat Wounds Wins UTSA Entrepreneurship Competition
Chiron, a student team that created a new type of gauze that has increased absorbency to prevent external hemorrhaging, won the top prize at The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) $100K Student Technology Venture Competition. The challenge was sponsored by the UTSA Center for Innovation, Technology and Entrepreneurship (CITE). The team was formed… Read more »
18
Apr
UTSA Students Pitch Their Innovations for a Shot at $100K in Prizes
On April 25, UTSA students will pitch their exciting new innovations to business leaders for a chance to start their own companies at the annual UTSA Center for Innovation, Technology and Entrepreneurship (CITE) $100K Student Technology Venture Competition. The event is combined with the College of Engineering’s Tech Symposium, which will showcase innovative student projects.… Read more »
12
Apr
American Statistical Association President Demonstrates How Statistics Can Influence Decision Making
Barry Nussbaum, president of the American Statistical Association (ASA) and former chief statistician at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), spoke at The University of Texas at San Antonio April 3. His lecture, “What Did You Tell the President: Using Statistics to Make a Difference,” was well attended by students, faculty and community members. Using analyses… Read more »
4
Apr
Scamardo Recognized for His Entrepreneurial Spirit
In recognition of his entrepreneurial spirit, Luke Scamardo was awarded the Texas Business Hall of Fame Scholarship. The scholarship, which recognizes future business leaders, is awarded annually to top business students at Texas business schools. Scamardo received the scholarship at their annual induction dinner which honors Texas business leaders as well as scholarship recipients. “In… Read more »
4
Apr
UTSA Launches First Fully Online Degree Program in Cyber Security
In the fall of 2017, The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) will begin offering its first fully online degree program, which will allow students to earn a B.B.A. in cyber security through the internet. The Ponemon Institute has previously ranked UTSA’s overall cyber security programs No. 1 in the nation, based on a… Read more »
22
Mar
Andy Thomas Challenges Graduate Students to Get Involved
Andy Thomas challenges graduate students in the UTSA College of Business to get involved with student organizations and activities. Since beginning his MBA studies at UTSA, Thomas has been an active member of the Graduate Business Association serving as an officer, executive vice president and president. “The College of Business has a lot of opportunities… Read more »
22
Mar
MBA Student Russell Bellomy Flying High in His New Career
Finding success both on the gridiron as well as in the classroom, Russell Bellomy will graduate this spring from the UTSA College of Business with both his MBA and a dream job at American Airlines. Bellomy’s story began at the University of Michigan where he earned a bachelor’s degree in sports management and was a… Read more »
