November 20, 2024
Heart for UTSA
Meeting on campus then falling in love with the university, Becky, '80 and Jerry Salinas', '80 passion for UTSA and each other has grown over the years.
November 19, 2024
Faculty Member Optimizing Health Care Scheduling
Arkajyoti Roy, assistant professor of management science and statistics, wanted to be a doctor growing up, but the dream ended quickly when he discovered he didn't like the sight of blood. Instead he obtained a doctorate in industrial engineering and focused his passion for health care into improving patient outcomes using optimization and data analytics.
November 1, 2024
MBA Student Keegan McCain Making an Impact
MBA student Keegan McCain, ’23 came to UTSA with the goal of making a lasting impact on the school’s women’s tennis program. Now she helps shape the lives of the next generation of student athletes on a daily basis.
October 30, 2024
Internship Leads to Job Offer for Finance Major Ezabella Khan
For Ezabella Khan, a senior majoring in finance at the Carlos Alvarez College of Business at UTSA, this past summer marked a pivotal moment in her burgeoning career.
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.
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.
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.
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.
October 18, 2024
Bridging Strategic Gaps: Ashwin Malshe
In business strategy, a gap often exists between perceived strategic alignment and the dynamics unfolding within a company's walls.
October 10, 2024
College’s EMBA Program Celebrates 25th Anniversary
The Executive MBA (EMBA) program in the Carlos Alvarez College of Business at UTSA celebrated the 25th anniversary of the first program graduates during a luncheon celebration this month. Bob Lengel, associate professor emeritus of management, was honored for founding this visionary leadership program.
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).
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.
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
September 8, 2024
MBA Student Represents UTSA Alvarez on Global Stage
Student Speaker at GCEC Summit, Anna Almaraz, Showcases UTSA's Entrepreneurship Spirit
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
May 2, 2024
UTSA Team Places Second 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
