Students studying in an economics class
October 24, 2024

College Receives $2.8 Million Grant to Expand Quantitative Business Programs

The Carlos Alvarez College of Business at UTSA was awarded a $2.8 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to expand the college’s quantitative master’s programs and enhance resources for student success with a focus on creating opportunities for low-income and other underserved student populations.

Alumni Awards Ceremony
October 24, 2024

Alvarez Alumni Recognized at Inaugural Awards Ceremony

Ten alumni from the Carlos Alvarez College of Business at UTSA were recognized for their accomplishments during an inaugural Alumni Awards Dinner on Oct. 18.

Nancy Ozuna
October 23, 2024

Counting Her Blessings

If you listen to alumna Nancy Ehrlich Ozuna, ’93, MPA ’95, she’ll tell you her path to a career in a top public accounting firm isn’t typical for students today. She completed her bachelor’s in accounting, passed the CPA exam and then earned her master’s in accounting, all without ever working in the field.

Rob Wicall
October 23, 2024

Wicall to Keynote Frost Distinguished Lecture Nov. 12

Rob Wicall, ’94 director of business strategy at Vuepoint Digital Marketing, will present the keynote address during the Carlos Alvarez College of Business Frost Distinguished Lecture on Nov. 12.

Ashwin Malshe, associate professor of marketing
October 18, 2024

Bridging Strategic Gaps: Ashwin Malshe

In the realm of business strategy, a profound disconnect often lurks between the strategic alignment companies believe they have and the reality that unfolds within their walls.

Marie Cohan, Accounting and Information Systems '92
October 2, 2024

UTSA alumna, Marie Cohan ’92, is making IT more accessible

UTSA Today
Marie Cohan ’92, a first-generation UTSA graduate, earned her B.B.A. in Accounting and Information Systems from the Carlos Alvarez College of Business. She has since leveraged her degree to build a successful career in IT project management.

September 18, 2024

College Launches New B.S. in Health Administration Program

The Carlos Alvarez College of Business at UTSA has launched a new B.S. in Health Administration degree program jointly with UTSA’s College for Health, Community and Policy (HCAP).

Cyber Security students
September 13, 2024

UTSA Alvarez, Tec de Monterrey Welcome Inaugural Students to Binational Cyber Program

UTSA Today
The collaborative program offers students the distinctive opportunity to take high-quality courses at both institutions and earn two degrees: a Master of Science in Information Technology with a concentration in cybersecurity from UTSA Alvarez and a Master in Cybersecurity from Tec de Monterrey.

Miranda Putnicki, UTSA Alvarez Marketing student and member of the UTSA Women's Volleyball Team
September 11, 2024

UTSA Volleyball's Miranda Putnicki inspired by university’s rapid trajectory

UTSA Today
UTSA Volleyball sophomore Miranda Putnicki was born in San Antonio, but never could have imagined herself becoming a Roadrunner. Putnicki is currently majoring in marketing with a minor in sports management from the UTSA Carlos Alvarez College of Business

UTSA Alvarez MBA student, Anna Almaraz.
September 8, 2024

MBA Student Represents UTSA Alvarez on Global Stage

Anna Almaraz, a MBA had the opportunity to represent UTSA on a global stage at the Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centers (GCEC) Summit in Bangkok, Thailand.

David Han, Associate Professor of Management Science and Statistics
September 3, 2024

David Han Named Romo Endowed Professor

David Han, associate professor of management science and statistics in the Carlos Alvarez College of Business, has been awarded the Ricardo Romo Ph.D. Endowed Professorship.

UTSA Alvarez new faculty member, Hunter Aku
August 29, 2024

Alvarez Welcomes New Faculty for Fall 2024

The Carlos Alvarez College of Business welcomes 15 new full-time faculty members for fall 2024.

Leslie Doss, UTSA Alvarez 2024 Retiree
August 27, 2024

College Recognizes Retirees

The Carlos Alvarez College of Business recognizes six retirees from this summer and fall. Celebrating their longstanding careers, they each have made lasting contributions to the college.

UTSA Alvarez MBA professor and students.
August 11, 2024

UTSA Alvarez Named One of the Best Business Schools for 2024

The Carlos Alvarez College of Business MBA program has been recognized as one of the best on-campus programs by The Princeton Review in its list of Best Business Schools for 2024.

Students in Costa Rica
July 12, 2024

Business Students Travel to Costa Rica and Germany this Summer

Enriching the international perspectives of our business students, the college hosted two immersion programs to Costa Rica and Germany this summer.

UTSA punter Lucas Dean
July 12, 2024

Lucas Dean Named American Athletic Conference Football Scholar-Athlete of the Year

UTSA Today
MBA student and football player Lucas Dean recognized for his achievements in the classroom.

Photo of professor in classroom with students at computer.
June 26, 2024

Online B.B.A. in Cyber Security Ranked #5 in the Nation by Forbes

The online B.B.A. in Cyber Security program in the Carlos Alvarez College of Business has been ranked in the top 5 nationally by Forbes.com as a Best Online Bachelor’s Degrees in Cybersecurity for 2024.

UTSA Alvarez finance students in Costa Rica, 2024.
June 15, 2024

UTSA Investment Society Enhances Financial Literacy in Costa Rica

Eleven finance majors from the Carlos Alvarez College of Business Investment Society embarked on an enriching eight-day journey to Costa Rica to uplift the community through financial education and community service.

Glenn Dietrich, professor of information systems and cyber security
May 24, 2024

College Mourns Passing of Cyber Security Patriarch Glenn Dietrich

Glenn B. Dietrich, MBA ’77, professor of information systems and cyber security in the Carlos Alvarez College of Business at UTSA, passed away on May 16 of natural causes under medical care.

A military member shakes hands with a physician
May 22, 2024

Power Shapes Physician Behavior According to Alvarez Researcher

Power is an intangible characteristic that is often hard to measure. A recent study by UTSA faculty member Stephen Schwab tackles this concept while examining how physician care is influenced by power in the U.S. military.

UTSA Alvarez SURE Graduates 2024
May 16, 2024

New entrepreneurship program pairs UTSA students with small business owners for real-world experience

UTSA Today
Local small business owners including a salsa maker, a therapeutic pillow creator and a commercial cleaning service provider have spent the last few months getting help from UTSA students to improve their business. They have come together as part of UTSA’s new Stimulating Urban Renewal through Entrepreneurship (SURE) program.

Conrad Finos, B.B.A. Cyber Security '24
May 4, 2024

UTSA Cyber Security Graduate Conrad Finos Is Set to Make a Global Impact

Conrad MacLennan Finos’ UTSA journey has been one of profound growth and a desire to make a global impact in society. An Austin native, he will graduate with his BBA in Cyber Security this May from the UTSA Carlos Alvarez College of Business.

Maren Wilms, M.A. Economics '24
May 4, 2024

From the Rhineland to the Alamo City: Maren Wilms' UTSA Journey

As the spring air fills UTSA’s campus, a sense of accomplishment and anticipation permeates among the graduating class of spring 2024. Among these soon-to-be graduates is Maren Wilms, who will graduate with her Master of Arts in Economics. Her remarkable journey at the Carlos Alvarez College of Business exemplifies academic excellence and athletic prowess.

Analy Quintanilla, B.B.A. HR Management
May 4, 2024

Achieving Dreams and Breaking Barriers: Analy Quintanilla’s UTSA Journey

Drawn to the vibrant city of San Antonio with its diverse cultures and communities, Analy Quintanilla joined UTSA as one of the inaugural Bold Promise scholars.

Members of the winning ASU supply chain competition team
May 2, 2024

UTSA Team Places Third in National Supply Chain Case Competition

A team of students from the Carlos Alvarez College of Business at UTSA won second place in the Historically Black College and Hispanic-Serving Institution National Supply Chain Case Competition held at Arizona State University.

Rita Mitra receives the Teaching Excellence Award at the University Excellence Awards.
May 2, 2024

Alvarez Faculty Recognized at University Excellence Awards

Two Carlos Alvarez College of Business faculty members were honored at the UTSA University Excellence Awards.

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April 29, 2024

Graduate Stephanie Florez Pursues Her Real Estate Passions in New York City

Watching her parents succeed through hard work and perseverance, Stephanie Florez applied the same philosophy to her time at UTSA. The end result when she graduates this May in three years with her B.B.A. in Real Estate Finance and Development is a full-time job as an investment banking analyst with Wells Fargo in New York City.

April 28, 2024

In Memoriam: Founding Economics Faculty Member Dale Truett

Dale Truett, professor emeritus of economics in the Carlos Alvarez College of Business at UTSA passed away this month at the age of 83.

April 24, 2024

College’s MBA Programs Ranked Highly by CEO Magazine

The Executive MBA (EMBA) program in the Carlos Alvarez College of Business at UTSA was ranked No. 7 globally and second in the United States by CEO Magazine in their 2024 Global MBA Rankings. The UTSA MBA was ranked as a Tier One Global MBA program. This is the sixth consecutive year that both programs were recognized.

College benefactor Carlos Alvarez
April 22, 2024

In Memoriam

UTSA Today
The UTSA community is mourning the loss of Carlos Alvarez, a highly respected businessman, passionate philanthropist, generous benefactor and honorary Roadrunner.

Members of the winning SAS data analytics competition
April 17, 2024

Data Analytics Students Win Global Data Competition

Four graduate students from the Carlos Alvarez College of Business at UTSA are one of three winning teams of the 2024 SAS Curiosity Cup, a global data analytics competition. They were awarded first place in the data presentation category.

The Ph.D. Project Conference student participants
April 10, 2024

Alvarez MBA Students Gain Insight into Ph.D. Programs

Carlos Alvarez College of Business MBA students Gisela Riddle and Diana Vasquez were chosen to attend The Ph.D. Project annual conference in Chicago.

Yvonne Addison '09, '18
April 8, 2024

Alvarez EMBA Alumna’s Journey from Engineering to Business Leadership

Carving a remarkable path from her roots in mechanical engineering to her current role as CEO and business owner of Addison Prime, Yvonne Addison, ’09, EMBA ’18 has embarked on a career journey marked by resilience, passion and a commitment to continuous learning.

Isabella Haua
March 22, 2024

From Campus to Catwalk: UTSA Alumna Presents Her Work in London Fashion Week

Inspired to follow her heart for fashion and entrepreneurship, Isabella Haua, ’21 traveled 5,000 miles across the world to study in London and ultimately have her work shown at London Fashion Week. 

Headshot of Felicia V.
March 21, 2024

UTSA Alvarez Alumna Forges Career in Washington D.C. Intelligence Community

Passionate about math and science, alumna Felicia V. found her career trajectory shift after a serendipitous encounter with one of her undergraduate professors Jerome Keating. He shared with her news about the college’s new M.S. in Data Analytics program, and the applied nature of the program inspired her to transition from her previous career into her current profession in data analytics within the intelligence community when she completed her master’s degree in 2021.

Nima Patel
March 14, 2024

Roadrunner Spotlight: Nima Patel

Meet Nima Patel, an undergraduate student from San Antonio earning a B.B.A. in Accounting with a minor in finance at the Carlos Alvarez College of Business!

Hailey Atwood
March 7, 2024

Roadrunner Spotlight: Hailey Atwood

Meet Hailey Atwood, a graduate student from Austin and a member of the UTSA women’s basketball team earning a M.S. in Business degree at the Carlos Alvarez College of Business!

NYC Forté Conference Attendees
March 5, 2024

Business Students Attend Forté Womens’ Finance Conference

Four Carlos Alvarez College of Business finance students traveled to New York City last month to attend a finance conference presented by Forté.

Frost Distinguished Lecture Series
February 15, 2024

Graham Weston to Keynote Frost Distinguished Lecture Feb. 27

Graham Weston, chief executive officer of Weston Ventures, will present the keynote address during the Carlos Alvarez College of Business Frost Distinguished Lecture Series.

Participants in the Arboretum San Antonio project
February 14, 2024

Business Students Provide Recommendations for Arboretum San Antonio

Alvarez College of Business
Students in Andrea Marquez' Management Strategy class conducted a semester-long project to assist Arboretum San Antonio with launching their business plan.

The annual Alvarez Faculty and Staff Awards took place on Tuesday, January 30, 2024.
February 2, 2024

Carlos Alvarez College of Business Honors Distinguished Faculty and Staff

Alvarez College of Business
The Carlos Alvarez College of Business celebrated outstanding faculty and staff achievements at its annual Faculty and Staff Awards Ceremony last month. The event recognized 12 faculty and staff members for their exemplary contributions.

Dian Wang, Assistant Professor of Marketing
January 7, 2024

Marketing Professor Explores Effects of Online Shopping on Brand Loyalty

Alvarez College of Business
With the digital era offering endless opportunities for people to shop online with just a tap of a button, marketing to shoppers is impacted by this shift as well.

Deepa Chandrasekaran, Associate Professor of Marketing
January 7, 2024

Marketing Researcher Studies Technology Disruption

Alvarez College of Business
Technological change is inevitable. Whether that is electric versus gasoline cars, streaming versus cable service or laptops versus tablet computers.

Happy New Year graphic
December 31, 2023

Top 10 Stories of 2023

Alvarez College of Business
Looking back through the past year in the UTSA Carlos Alvarez College of Business, we’ve compiled below the Top 10 stories of 2023.

Joe Broschak
December 13, 2023

Two Faculty Receive Endowed Chair Appointments

Alvarez College of Business
Two faculty members have recently been named to newly-created endowed chair positions in the Carlos Alvarez College of Business at UTSA.

Megan Nguyen wearing graduation stole on campus.
December 4, 2023

Graduate Megan Nguyen Begins Cyber Career with Black & Veatch

Alvarez College of Business
Megan Nguyen, a senior cyber security major looks forward to crossing the Alamodome graduation stage and making her immigrant parents proud.

Juan Carlos Gallegos
December 4, 2023

Juan Carlos Gallegos Gears Up for Finance Job at JP Morgan

Alvarez College of Business
Juan Carlos Gallegos will graduate with a degree in finance from the Carlos Alvarez College of Business this fall, following the footsteps of his older brother who inspired him to attend UTSA.

Chris Engstrom with wife
December 4, 2023

Graduate Student Chris Engstrom Completes His Master's in Business

Alvarez College of Business
Non-traditional graduate student Chris Engstrom was born in Frankfurt, Germany to a military mother and later adopted at the age of 2.

Adrian Rodriguez
December 4, 2023

Graduate Adrian Rodriguez Combines Passion for Sports with Marketing Degree

Alvarez College of Business
Moving from Querétaro, Mexico to San Antonio at the age of 10, Adrian Rodriguez grew up with big dreams of becoming a professional soccer player.

Jeremiah Follis
December 4, 2023

Jeremiah Follis Earns Job with Microsoft Post Graduation

Alvarez College of Business
Born and raised in San Antonio and in close proximity to the university, Jeremiah Follis has been influenced by the richness of UTSA culture his whole life.

November 8, 2023

UTSA Alvarez Alumna Named CEO of Tech Bloc

Alvarez College of Business
Going above and beyond in all aspects of her life, Ileana Gonzalez, ’16 has made bold choices throughout both her professional career and her time as a student at UTSA. From wrangling Rowdy at the Alamodome to serving as student body president and Ms. UTSA, Gonzalez uses her passion for success to foster her success in all that she sets her mind to.

Cyber security lab
November 2, 2023

College's Cyber Enrollment Growing to Meet Industry Demands

Alvarez College of Business
With a cyber security threat occurring every 39 seconds and costing more than $6.9 million in fraud annually according to the FBI, the need for professionals trained to thwart these attacks is critical. The Carlos Alvarez College of Business at UTSA is helping fight this danger through its nationally recognized cyber security programs.

Eric Bachura, Assistant Professor in Information Systems and Cyber Security
November 2, 2023

Eric Bachura Uses Data to Pursue Research that He Loves

Alvarez College of Business
Growing up in rural Kansas, Eric Bachura, Ph.D. ’20, assistant professor of information systems and cyber security in the Carlos Alvarez College of Business, is a Renaissance man, a scholar and adventurist.

November 1, 2023

UTSA Takes Top Spot at Cybersecurity Competition

Alvarez College of Business
A team of UTSA cybersecurity and computer science students won first place in the Central Region Collegiate Penetration Testing Competition (CPTC) held last month in Tennessee. The students will compete in the global finals in January 2024.

November 1, 2023

Ph.D. Student Receives Scholarship from the American Marketing Association

Alvarez College of Business
Erika Zuloaga Cosme, M.A. ’19, a marketing doctoral student in the Carlos Alvarez College of Business, was selected as a recipient of the Valuing Diversity Ph.D. scholarship from the American Marketing Association.

November 1, 2023

UTSA Accounting Students Attend Deloitte Leadership Summit

Alvarez College of Business
Seventeen accounting students from the Carlos Alvarez College of Business at UTSA were selected to attend the Deloitte Making Accounting Diverse and Equitable (MADE) Leadership Summit at Deloitte University in Westlake, Texas last month.

Ramiro Cavazos
October 18, 2023

Ramiro Cavazos to Keynote Frost Distinguished Lecture Oct. 24

Alvarez College of Business
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Emily Herrera in white blouse and orange pants
October 13, 2023

Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Emily Herrera

Alvarez College of Business
Meet Emily Herrera, a Mexican-American undergraduate information systems/project management student graduating this fall.

October 12, 2023

Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Stephanie Florez

Alvarez College of Business
Meet Stephanie Florez, a half-Korean, half-Columbian undergraduate real estate finance and development student graduating in the spring of 2024.

October 12, 2023

Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Juan Carlos Gallegos

Alvarez College of Business
Meet Juan Carlos Gallegos, a Mexican-American undergraduate finance student graduating this fall.

October 11, 2023

Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Jasmine Mendoza

Alvarez College of Business
Meet Jasmine Mendoza, a Mexican-American undergraduate finance student graduating in the spring of 2024.

October 11, 2023

Roadrunner Spotlight: Jeff Miller

Alvarez College of Business
Meet Jeff Miller, an undergraduate student from Katy, Texas earning a B.B.A. degree in Information Systems and Cyber Security at the Carlos Alvarez College of Business!

October 10, 2023

Hispanic Heritage Month: Ana Rivera Fernandez

Alvarez College of Business
Meet Ana Rivera Fernández, a Mexican-American undergraduate accounting student graduating in the spring of 2025.

October 10, 2023

Roadrunner Spotlight: Juan Pablo Olazaba

Alvarez College of Business
Meet Juan Pablo Olazaba , a graduate student from Jalisco, Mexico earning his Master of Science in Statistics and Data Science at the Carlos Alvarez College of Business!

October 10, 2023

UTSA Student Recognized for Entrepreneurial Achievements with Texas Business Hall of Fame Award

Alvarez College of Business
The Texas Business Hall of Fame Foundation recently named UTSA student Anna Almaraz ’23 the 2023 Harvey Najim Future Texas Business Legend award recipient.

Matthew Reynolds
October 3, 2023

Real Estate Alumnus Matthew Reynolds Named Chief Financial Officer

Alvarez College of Business
Growing up just 20 miles from campus in Boerne, Matthew Reynolds,’12, MBA ’16 originally had his sights set on an education and career in mechanical engineering at another university.

Alper Arslan
September 27, 2023

Economics Professor Explores Variable Ticket Pricing in the NFL

Alvarez College of Business
Combining his interest in data analytics and economics, Hayri Alper Arslan, assistant professor of economics at the Carlos Alvarez College of Business at UTSA, used this knowledge to study variable ticket pricing in the National Football League (NFL).

September 20, 2023

Lorenzo Garza Has Built a Successful Career at the Federal Reserve

Alvarez College of Business
What started as an internship at the Federal Reserve in Washington, D.C. while he was a student at UTSA, turned into a lifelong career in the banking industry for Lorenzo Garza, ’99.

CEO_compensation
September 19, 2023

Finance Professor Uncovers Gender Pay Gap Across Cultures

Alvarez College of Business
It is no secret that a gender pay gap exists in industries across the globe. No matter where you go and what the role is, the likelihood that you would discover a woman earning less than a man in a similar position is inevitable.

September 11, 2023

College Welcomes New Faculty for Fall 2023

Alvarez College of Business

September 6, 2023

Roadrunner Spotlight: Sarah Pennington

Alvarez College of Business
Meet Sarah Pennington, a graduate student from Fredericksburg, Texas earning her Master of Science in Business at the Carlos Alvarez College of Business.

Mark Leung Headshot
September 1, 2023

Leung Named a Romo Endowed Professor

Alvarez College of Business
Mark Leung, associate dean of undergraduate studies in the Carlos Alvarez College of Business, has been selected as the newest recipient of the Ricardo Romo Ph.D. Endowed Professorship.

Angela Otuokere
August 24, 2023

UTSA Marketing Student Lands Internship with the NFL

Alvarez College of Business
An affinity for creativity and an intrigue for business sparked Angela Otuokere’s interest in pursuing a B.B.A. in Marketing at the Carlos Alvarez College of Business at UTSA. She got to further her passions this summer by working as an intern for the National Football League (NFL).

Wenbo Wu Headshot
August 23, 2023

Wenbo Wu Named a Texas Academic Leadership Academy Fellow

Alvarez College of Business
Wenbo Wu, the Graham Weston Endowed Professor and chair of the Department of Management Science and Statistics, has been accepted into the Texas Academic Leadership Academy (TALA) for the 2023-2024 academic year.

Photo of Pamela Smith, Ph.D.
August 7, 2023

College Mourns Loss of Faculty Member Pamela Smith

Alvarez College of Business
Pamela C. Smith, associate dean of administration and professor of accounting in the Carlos Alvarez College of Business at UTSA, died on Aug. 2 following a chronic health battle at the age of 52.

August 2, 2023

Aspiring Entrepreneurs: Business Students Create Startup Companies During Immersion Experience

Alvarez College of Business
Seven Carlos Alvarez College of Business students are participating in the European Innovation Academy (EIA) this summer in Porto, Portugal.

August 1, 2023

Business Faculty Member Receives NSF Grant to Defend Against Online Hate

Alvarez College of Business
Nishant Vishwamitra, assistant professor in the Department of Information Systems and Cyber Security at the Carlos Alvarez College of Business, was recently awarded a National Science Foundation Computer and Information Science and Engineering Research Initiation Initiative research grant totaling $175,000.

July 28, 2023

Meet A Roadrunner: Emmanuel Collingwood

Alvarez College of Business
Meet Emmanuel Collingwood, an undergraduate finance student minoring in economics at the Carlos Alvarez College of Business.

July 14, 2023

Meet a Roadrunner: Daisy Flores

Alvarez College of Business
Meet Daisy Flores, an undergraduate accounting student from Wichita Falls, TX in the Carlos Alvarez College of Business.

Business students at the graffiti museum.
July 9, 2023

Business Students Travel to Germany and Chile

Alvarez College of Business
This summer two groups of Carlos Alvarez College of Business students traveled abroad to participate in the college’s experiential learning programs to Chile and Germany. As part of the program, the students attended academic lectures, met with local business leaders and visited cultural sites.

Stock image of students around table with graphic about human resources.
June 28, 2023

College to Offer B.B.A. in Human Resources Management

Alvarez College of Business
Recognizing the need for individuals trained in employee management, the Carlos Alvarez College of Business at UTSA will once again offer a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Human Resources Management beginning this fall.

June 20, 2023

Alvarez Professor Explores Entrepreneurial Racial Disparities

Alvarez College of Business
With the goal of expanding the minds of business scholars by exploring the connections between entrepreneurship, structural disadvantage, social class, gender and agency, Alexander Lewis, ’20, assistant professor of management in the Carlos Alvarez College of Business at UTSA, is determined to use his research to make a positive impact on society.

Washington, D.C. immersion
June 4, 2023

Students Embark on Business Trek to Washington, D.C.

Alvarez College of Business
Nineteen Carlos Alvarez College of Business students traveled to our nation’s capitol to participate in the college’s Global Business Trek experiential learning program.

May 17, 2023

UTSA Team Places Third in National Supply Chain Competition

Alvarez College of Business
A team of students from the Carlos Alvarez College of Business at UTSA placed third in the Historically Black College (HBCU) and Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) National Supply Chain case competition held at Arizona State University. Ten teams participated in the competition.

President Eighmy presents award to Mark Leung
May 17, 2023

Leung Receives Richard S. Howe Outstanding Teaching Award

Alvarez College of Business
Mark T. Leung, associate dean for undergraduate studies and professor of management science and analytics in the Carlos Alvarez College of Business at UTSA, was named the recipient of the Richard S. Howe Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Award during the University Excellence Awards event last month.

May 16, 2023

Joshua Lazaro Prepares for his Ph.D. and Career at the CDC

Alvarez College of Business
From clearing Rocky Mountain trails to attending medical research programs at Stanford and Yale, Joshua Lazaro will graduate with a bachelor’s degree in statistics and data science with a concentration in biology this May. His next stop will be beginning his Ph.D. at Stanford University and career at the Center for Disease Control this fall.

May 16, 2023

Entrepreneur Anna Almaraz Gears Up for MBA Program and Expanding Business After Graduation

Alvarez College of Business
Starting her own marketing company at just 15 years old, Anna Almaraz has a heart for servant leadership and entrepreneurship. Graduating this May with her B.B.A. degree in marketing from the Carlos Alvarez College of Business at UTSA, Almaraz looks forward to her internship with H-E-B this summer and heading back to school in the fall for her MBA.

Lilian Udenenwu
May 15, 2023

Graduate Lilian Udenenwu Cherishes Her Time at UTSA

Alvarez College of Business
Lilian Udenenwu’s graduation from the Carlos Alvarez College of Business at UTSA will be bittersweet. She is excited to start a new chapter in her life with Whirlpool, but she will miss the friendships that she’s developed during her time at UTSA. Udenenwu will receive her B.B.A. in operations and supply chain management this month.

Data analytics graphic
May 12, 2023

College Partners with San Antonio Area Foundation on Nonprofit Data Program

Alvarez College of Business
Data visualization and analysis aren’t typically areas of strength for many - if not most - local nonprofit organizations.

Headshot of Spring 2023 graduate Sara Daredia
May 8, 2023

Cyber Security Graduate Sara Daredia Is Passionate About Helping Others

Alvarez College of Business
Helping others has always been a passion for Sara Daredia. Whether it was within her religious community or her family. She quickly realized that this character trait could apply to her future career as well.

Headshot of Spring 2023 graduate Ethan Woods
May 8, 2023

Graduate Ethan Woods Continuing His Educational Journey

Alvarez College of Business
A high school AP Statistics course changed the trajectory of Ethan Wood’s career path. Woods, who will graduate this month with a Bachelor of Science in Statistics and Data Science, will continue on with his studies as a doctoral student at Rice University.

Headshot of Spring 2023 graduate Angel Morales
May 5, 2023

Angel Morales Completes His Academic Journey

Alvarez College of Business
Inspired by his grandfather to chase his dreams and finish what he started, Angel Morales will receive his bachelor’s degree in management from the Carlos Alvarez College of Business at UTSA 15 years after he first started his educational journey.

Image of Spring 2023 graduate Destiny Agrela
May 4, 2023

M.S. Business Graduate Destiny Agrela Following Her Passions at H-E-B

Alvarez College of Business
Not even appendicitis could stop Destiny Agrela, ’21 from reaching her goal of obtaining her Master of Science in Business at the Carlos Alvarez College of Business at UTSA this month.

May 3, 2023

Meet a Roadrunner: Jessica Hernandez

Alvarez College of Business
Jessica Crystal Hernandez, a senior business management student, began her Carlos Alvarez College of Business journey back in 2016. When life gave her lemons and a set of twin girls in 2017, Hernandez’s life looked much different than before. From expanding her family to gifting her mother with a kidney in her time of need, Jessica’s powerful story is anything but traditional.

Rankings badge from CEO Magazine #13 Global EMBA in 2023
May 1, 2023

College's MBA Programs Ranked by CEO Magazine

Alvarez College of Business
The Executive MBA (EMBA) program in the Carlos Alvarez College of Business at UTSA was ranked No. 13 globally and fourth in the United States by CEO Magazine in their 2023 Global MBA Rankings. The UTSA MBA was ranked as a Tier One Global MBA program. This is the fifth consecutive year that both programs were ranked.

Pepe Chang Headshot
April 25, 2023

Pepe Chang Paved a Unique Path to Professorship

Alvarez College of Business
Becoming a college professor can be a fairly straightforward path for many aspiring instructors: earning bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees, spending time as a teaching assistant, conducting and publishing research and writing dissertations.

Life 360 app
April 19, 2023

Graduate Students Find Security Vulnerabilities in Life360 App

Alvarez College of Business
Is anything ever safe and secure in today’s digital age? Probably not, but a group of graduate students in the Carlos Alvarez College of Business at UTSA were surprised to discover security vulnerabilities in a location-sharing mobile application designed to promote family safety.

Zahra Heydarifard
April 18, 2023

Business Researchers Study How Workplace Impacts Sleep

Alvarez College of Business
How you choose to vocally express yourself at work—either positively or negatively—can affect your sleep.

April 13, 2023

Meet a Roadrunner: Tito Sanchez

Alvarez College of Business
Meet Tito Sanchez , an undergraduate cyber security student at the Carlos Alvarez College of Business.