4
Mar
Business Scholars Program Receives Innovation Award
The Business Scholars Program in the College of Business was recently recognized with the 2005 Innovative Achievement Award from the Southwestern Business Dean’s Association. The Business Scholars Program was established in 2002 as a mentoring program for economically disadvantaged and/or first-generation college students pursuing careers in business. This program was designed to help students make a smooth… Read more »
4
Mar
China Program Graduates 100th Student
The Liu’s Family Foundation U.S. – China Business Education Initiative program in the UTSA College of Business celebrated a milestone this fall with the graduation of its 100 th student from the certificate program. The program was established in 1998 following a $1 million donation from Hong Kong businessman Richard Liu. In 2003, Liu doubled his support… Read more »
4
Mar
Center for Global Entrepreneurship Established
The Center for Global Entrepreneurship was established in the College of Business in Fall 2004 to meet the educational and career needs of emerging market entrepreneurs and those who support them. The center is led by Executive Director and Interim Dean Lynda de la Viña and David Lingelbach, associate director. Lingelbach directs the center’s day-to-day operations under the supervision of… Read more »
4
Mar
Faculty Member Named Top Finance Researcher in the World
Don Lien, professor of economics in the College of Business, was named the top finance researcher in the world. The rankings, provided by the SIRCA financial ranking system, were based on his research from 2000-2005 in the top 17 finance journals. Lien’s primary field of interest is in the futures market with supporting areas in… Read more »
4
Mar
College Obtains Membership in BALAS
The UTSA College of Business has increased its international presence by becoming a member of The Business Association of Latin American Studies (BALAS). The college is one of only a dozen universities in the United States with institutional member status. BALAS is the first international business and economics professional association to focus exclusively on the… Read more »
28
Jan
Business Students Encouraged to Apply for Prestigious Archer Fellowship
College of Business students are invited to attend an information session at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9 in the Willow Room of the University Center (2.02.12) to learn more about the prestigious Archer Center Fellowship Program. The Bill Archer Fellowship Program was established by the UT System in conjunction with Former U.S. Rep. Bill Archer… Read more »
28
Jan
Two College of Business Alumni Honored as top 40 Under 40 by the San Antonio Business Journal
College of Business alumni Neal Klepach and James Traaa were recognized today as rising stars by the San Antonio Business Journal in their 10 th annual “40 Under 40” awards breakfast. The awards recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to the community, and who are poised to do even more. Klepach is director of operations for Miller Curtain… Read more »
18
Jan
Deputy Director of U.S. Bureau of the Census to Speak Jan. 20 at the UTSA College of Business
Hermann Habermann, deputy director and chief operating officer of the U.S. Bureau of the Census, will present a seminar on “Ethics, Confidentiality and Data Dissemination,” at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 20 in Room 4.03.12 of the John Peace Library Building at UTSA. The seminar is free and open to the public. He will discuss the… Read more »
11
Jan
Dr. Consuelo Ramirez Named Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Studies
Consuelo Ramirez, senior lecturer in the Department of Management, has agreed to serve as assistant dean of undergraduate studies in the College of Business. She will be responsible for undergraduate academic affairs in the college. She began her appointment Jan. 10 in the Dean’s Office. “We are delighted that Dr. Ramirez has joined the College… Read more »
