25
Oct
From Scholars to Interns: Students Reflect on UTIMCO Experiences
Five students in the UTSA Carlos Alvarez College of Business were chosen to participate in the inaugural UTIMCO Scholars’ program, where they were immersed in the asset management industry to refine their professional development and networking skills. Participants were nominated by senior leaders at their schools. Forty-one juniors from 10 campuses across The University of… Read more »
13
Oct
Students Build Startups as Part of Portugal Immersion
Twelve Carlos Alvarez College of Business students embarked on a journey 4,973 miles away across the Atlantic Ocean for an experience of a lifetime. They participated in a Global Business Trek to Porto, Portugal hosted by the European Innovation Academy this past summer. The three-week accelerated learning opportunity included 500 students from over 80 countries.… Read more »
1
Jul
Business Students Participate in Domestic Immersion to San Francisco
A group of 25 Carlos Alvarez College of Business students traveled to San Francisco last month to participate in a domestic immersion hosted by the college’s Alvarez Student Success Center. During the four-day trip, students networked with leading companies, engaged with professionals and college alumni and immersed themselves in the city’s culture. With the college’s… Read more »
2
Jun
Two Students Selected to Join Alvarez Fellows Research Program
The Carlos Alvarez College of Business at UTSA has selected two business students to join the Alvarez Fellows Undergraduate Research Program for spring 2022. The new fellows are Shawn Marchand, a junior information systems major, and Luis Nino, a junior economics and finance major. Established in fall 2021, the Alvarez Fellows Program is a two-and-a-half… Read more »
16
May
Soledad Bautista Competes in HSI Battle of the Brains
When Soledad Bautista, a senior marketing major in the UTSA Carlos Alvarez College of Business, applied to participate in the Hispanic Serving Institute (HSI) Battle of the Brains competition, she didn’t realize how much she would gain from the experience. Bautista was motivated to apply for the competition for a chance to meet like-minded students… Read more »
7
Apr
UTSA Team Wins Southwest Regionals of CFA Challenge
A team of undergraduates at The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) won the Southwest Regionals of the CFA Institute Research Challenge this spring, beating out 20 teams from leading business schools in Texas and Louisiana. This is the first time that a UTSA team has won this competition. Team members were Eduardo Gallegos,… Read more »
31
Jan
Business Student Joanna Garza Places in Top 10 in Social Media Competition
Joanna Garza, a senior management major in the UTSA Carlos Alvarez College of Business, placed in the top 10 in the Mimic Pro Digital Marketing Competition. Stepping into the role of a digital marketer, she competed against other business students to see who could earn the most revenue for a fictional apparel client. She participated… Read more »
17
Dec
UTSA Students Participate in Najim Strategist Program
Recognizing the value of experiential learning, four UTSA students were selected as inaugural participants in the Najim Strategist program sponsored by the Harvey E. Najim Center for Innovation and Career Advancement. The six-week program exposed students to a real world project from the business community. Team members were Catherine Hittson, a junior marketing major; Alex… Read more »
17
Mar
Business Students Participate in Virtual Spring Break Global Experience
Twenty-one business students participated in a virtual Spring Break experience that explored the coffee industry in Columbia and Costa Rica. Students learned about the origins of the coffee industry and were exposed to an in-depth look at how production and sales have been impacted by the pandemic. “I learned that a virtual experience can be… Read more »
22
Oct
Business Students Place Second in Cyber Security SOCathon Competition
A team of students from the UTSA College of Business placed second in the 2020 UTSA Cyber Range SOCathon competition. The students were members of the CompTIA student chapter at UTSA. Team members were juniors Cris Rivera and Ryenn White; seniors Chris Bates, Brandon Taylor Bonnell, Adam Kissee and Chandler Santos; and graduate student Steven… Read more »
