24
Oct
Roadrunner Spotlight: Harrison Louis
Cyber security major Harrison Louis values the practical experience that he has gained from lab work in his classes as well as his professional experience with Advanced Micro Devices. Taking classroom concepts and implementing those skills in real-life projects is instrumental in his learning. Harrison encourages students to follow their passions by committing fully to their… Read more »
17
Oct
Roadrunner Spotlight: Tu Thai
Undergraduate business student Tu Thai is majoring in one of the college’s newest degree fields–business analytics. A member of the college’s Business Honors program, he encourages other Roadrunners to not be afraid to ask for help from their advisors or college faculty and staff members. Favorite class One of my favorite classes so far is… Read more »
7
Oct
College Launches Alvarez Fellows Undergraduate Research Program
Promoting undergraduate research initiatives, the UTSA Carlos Alvarez College of Business has named three senior business students as inaugural fellows in the Alvarez Fellows Undergraduate Research Program. This opportunity was created due to the generous contributions of Carlos Alvarez, founder of The Gambrinus Company. “The program is designed to cultivate research interest and to instill… Read more »
1
Sep
College Launches New Operations and Supply Chain Management Degree
Beginning this fall the UTSA Carlos Alvarez College of Business will offer a B.B.A. in Operations and Supply Chain Management. The degree program is a rebranding of the college’s previous B.B.A. in Management Science. Recognizing a shift in the marketplace, the degree program name was changed to be more meaningful to employers and align better… Read more »
27
Aug
Roadrunner Spotlight: Naveen Ratnayeke
Graduating senior Naveen Ratnayeke is a management major with a concentration in human resources. Active with the Society for Human Resource Management, during the past year he has participated in three online internships. Most recently he interned with UTSA’s Talent Acquisition team. Favorite class My favorite class is Staffing Organizations. I enjoy learning about the… Read more »
18
Jun
Marketing Student Jaci Finch Publishes Children’s Book
The next time you are looking for an entertaining and educational book to read to a child in your life, consider picking up one penned by business student Jaci Finch. Her latest is the second in a series promoting the importance of financial literacy to children—particularly, the finiteness of money and the importance of saving.… Read more »
8
May
Finance and Economics Student Lauren Chung Will Graduate Debt Free
Feeling financially liberated, Lauren Chung will graduate from the UTSA Carlos Alvarez College of Business debt free this month. When her father passed away unexpectedly during high school, obtaining financial support was an important concern for her. UTSA offered Chung a Presidential Scholarship, Pell grants and financial aid to help offset the cost of her… Read more »
8
May
Accounting Graduate Yaksh Patel to Join Big Four Firm EY
Yaksh Patel had a dream of obtaining a position with a Big Four accounting firm. He achieved that goal when he received a full-time offer with EY in the tax division this semester. Traveling from Kenya to attend UTSA, Patel will graduate this spring with his bachelor’s in accounting, but will continue as a graduate… Read more »
8
May
Finance Graduate Sally Sullivan Valued UTSA’s Resources
Always knowing that business was the path for her, San Antonio native Sally Sullivan began her career at UTSA after transferring from Texas A&M following her freshman year. Unsure at first about her major, she was soon drawn to the field of finance after an internship experience she had with Rackspace as a sophomore. A… Read more »
1
May
Roadrunner Spotlight: Valerie Quintana
Giving back to her peers and her community, Valerie Quintana is a senior finance major who will graduate this May. During her tenure at UTSA she completed internships with Booz Allen Hamilton and USAA and was active on the President’s Student Advisory Council and with the Investment Society. Upon graduation she will begin her career… Read more »
23
Apr
Roadrunner Spotlight: Lindee Fiedler
UTSA Top Scholar Lindee Fiedler has a passion for statistics. An actuarial science major, she will intern with USAA this summer as an actuary analyst. As founder and president of the Adopt a Grandparent student organization, she had to adapt during the pandemic to continue serving seniors through letter writing and grocery deliveries. Favorite class… Read more »
22
Apr
Anastacia Lange Values Quality of College’s Online Cyber Security Program
Ranking as one of our most remote Roadrunners, Anastacia Lange is a student in the Carlos Alvarez College of Business online undergraduate cyber security program. Stationed in Italy, Lange is a sergeant with the Space Force. Specializing in technology and cyber systems operation, she manages accounts and servers for the military. Aspiring to become an… Read more »
