29
Jul
UTSA MBA Named One of the Top 25 MBA Programs
The UTSA College of Business MBA program was ranked one of the top 25 programs in the nation for Hispanics by Poder Enterprises. The ranking was based on academic quality, selectivity, minority student enrollment, international curricula and the availability of professional business organizations. Consideration was also given to schools with highly rated Executive MBA programs and global… Read more »
22
Jul
UTSA Marketing Professor Named President of the Society for Consumer Psychology
L. J. Shrum, chairman of the UTSA College of Business Department of Marketing, was recently elected president of the Society for Consumer Psychology. The mission of the society, which is a division of the American Psychological Association, is to foster scientific research, development and practice of consumer psychology. Consumer psychology is the study of how… Read more »
20
Jul
Is Cash the King?
According to a recent study by Ron Rutherford, professor of finance and the Elmo J. Burke Jr. Endowed Chair in Building Development, cash is “king” when purchasing residential properties. The study was done in collaboration with Jessie Huang, a UTSA finance doctoral student, and Texas Christian University Professor Larry Lockwood. According to their research findings, cash… Read more »
15
Jul
UTSA College of Business Chosen to Participate in the Accounting Doctoral Scholars Program
The University of Texas at San Antonio College of Business was selected as a participating university in the Accounting Doctoral Scholars (ADS) program administered by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Foundation. The Accounting Doctoral Scholars program was founded in 2008 by accounting firms to address the critical shortage of accounting doctoral faculty teaching… Read more »
15
Jul
UTSA College of Business Hosting Economic Panel Discussion in Honor of the Late Milton Friedman’s 97th Birthday
The University of Texas at San Antonio College of Business will host an economic panel presentation on “What Would Milton Friedman Think?” on Friday, July 31. The presentation, which is free and open to the public, will be held in the Southwest Room (1.124) in the Durango Building on UTSA’s Downtown Campus. Co-sponsored by the… Read more »
22
May
NSA Names UTSA as a Center of Research Excellence in Information Assurance
UTSA has been named a Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Research (CAE-R) by the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security. UTSA is only one of 23 institutions nationwide recognized with this honor and only the second university in Texas to be accredited. The designation is valid for five years, after… Read more »
30
Apr
College Recognizes Staff Accomplishments
The College of Business honored the accomplishments of staff members during an awards reception April 29. The Dean’s Excellence Awards were instituted by Dean Lynda de la Viña to recognize the accomplishments of professional and classified staff members who excel in their job duties in the college. Two staff members were chosen for overall excellence… Read more »
30
Apr
Business Faculty Members Honored During Awards Reception
Nine faculty members were honored for excellence in the areas of teaching, research and service at the College of Business Awards Reception April 29. Dr. Dianna Stone, professor of management, received the E. Lou Curry Teaching Excellence Award. The college’s premier teaching award, the E. Lou Curry Award is presented in memory of Lou Curry,… Read more »
27
Apr
College’s Briefcase Brigade Wins First Prize in Battle of Flowers Parade
For the second straight year, the UTSA College of Business Briefcase Brigade won first place in the amusements category during the Battle of Flowers parade in April. The parade through downtown San Antonio is part of the annual Fiesta San Antonio celebration. The brigade, which was comprised of business faculty, staff and students, performed a… Read more »
10
Apr
USAA CEO Joe Robles to Present UTSA College of Business Frost Distinguished Lecture April 16
Josue Robles Jr., president and chief executive officer of USAA, will present the keynote address during The University of Texas at San Antonio College of Business Frost Distinguished Lecture. The lecture begins at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 16 in the Richard S. Liu Auditorium (2.01.02) in the Business Building on the UTSA Main Campus. The… Read more »
9
Apr
UTSA College of Business Hosting Panel April 14 on “The State of the Economy”
The University of Texas at San Antonio College of Business will host a panel presentation on “The State of the Economy Following the Meltdown” at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 14. The presentation, which is free and open to the public, will be held in the Richard S. Liu Auditorium (2.01.02) in the Business Building on… Read more »
9
Apr
Business Students Learn About Real Estate Industry During Annual Career Expo
The UTSA College of Business hosted its third annual Real Estate Expo in March. More than 200 students and representatives from 14 companies and organizations were on hand to discuss career and internship opportunities in their respective fields. “The expo allowed students to interact with real estate industry representatives and receive feedback on the serious… Read more »
