21
Jan
Roadrunner Spotlight: Cyber Security Major Brandon Taylor Bonnell
Making the 3,600 mile trip from his hometown in Honolulu, Brandon Taylor Bonnell chose to study at the UTSA College of Business because of its top-ranked cyber security program. Finishing his last semester in the program this spring, Bonnell’s adventure was a smart one. He’ll graduate with three completed internships, participated in multiple cyber security… Read more »
13
Jan
Roadrunner Spotlight: Actuarial Science Student Jade Russell
Senior Jade Russell is a first-generation student from Houston majoring in actuarial science. A member of the College of Business Business Honors Program, Russell has participated in a study abroad to Costa Rica, made lifelong friends and great strides academically and professionally as part of her Roadrunner journey. Favorite class At the beginning of my… Read more »
8
Dec
Economics Graduate Jacob Reyes Begins Career at Dell
Understanding the relationship between the human and technical elements of a problem has been a unifying element of Jacob “Jay” Reyes’ studies in the UTSA College of Business. “Economics is not just about policy, but ultimately it is the study of tradeoffs—how humans and organizations respond to those tradeoffs,” said Reyes, who will graduate this… Read more »
7
Dec
Graduate Turquoise Richardson Excels in Digital Forensics
Leaving home for the first time at 27, UTSA business student Turquoise Richardson traveled to Washington, D.C. this fall in the midst of the pandemic to intern with NASA’s Office of Inspector General as a technical investigator. “My internship was on the verge of being cancelled, but they fought for me,” said Richardson, a senior… Read more »
12
Nov
Business Honors Students Participate in Entrepreneurship Startup Weekend
Hoping to expand their entrepreneurial mindset, two UTSA business honors students participated in and placed at two Techstars Startup Weekend events held virtually last month. Reem Youssef, a junior management major, attended the event hosted at Temple University in Philadelphia. Oliver Ortiz, a junior majoring in finance, competed in the event at the University at… Read more »
28
Oct
Finance Student Discovers Passion for Oil and Gas at Valero Energy
Growing up in Houston Tomas Alvarado’s passion for the oil and gas industry came naturally. Alvarado originally thought he wanted to pursue a career in petroleum engineering, but instead found his true calling in business. “I enjoy corporate finance the most,” said Alvarado, who will graduate with his B.B.A. in finance this December. “In that… 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 »
14
Aug
Pre-Ph.D. Program Established in College of Business
The UTSA College of Business has launched a Pre-Ph.D. Program to increase students’ awareness of career paths to academe and to provide them with education and real-world training in the area of business research. The curriculum will prepare students to pursue a doctorate or enter academia as a career. Open to all undergraduate and graduate… Read more »
21
Jul
College Launches New BBA in Business Analytics Degree
The UTSA College of Business is launching a new Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Analytics degree this fall. This major will provide students with the framework and analytical tools needed to manage and analyze data, build models and leverage the results to recognize opportunities and solve problems encountered within a business entity. “Business firms,… Read more »
20
May
UTSA Soccer Player Sarah Bayhi Scores Dream Job
Balancing her time as a UTSA soccer player and a star business student, Sarah Bayhi graduates this May with a bachelor’s degree in finance and a minor in marketing. This Houston native committed to UTSA as a sophomore in high school to become a part of a budding soccer program. “I wanted to play college… Read more »
27
Apr
College’s Information Systems Program Ranked No. 11 by GradReports
The University of Texas at San Antonio College of Business undergraduate program in information systems was ranked No. 11 in the nation by GradReports for earning potential. The ranking was based on median alumni salary utilizing data from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard released in 2019. The median alumni salary for information systems majors at… Read more »
19
Dec
Roadrunners on Wall Street
Although it technically only comprises eight blocks in lower Manhattan, Wall Street is the heart of the financial industry. And for finance students, it is an elusive goal to earn a spot working with one of these prestigious financial firms. But, most recently, Roadrunners have been flocking to New York City and finding success with… Read more »
