UTSA Alvarez students in the computer lab.
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.

Lead Photo Example
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.