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Faculty Profiles: McCombs
Welcomes Seven New Professors for 2004-2005
Hailing from academic departments and doctoral programs at
Columbia, Harvard, Kellogg, MIT, Michigan and Wharton, they are a
talented group who will make a serious impact on our community.
Learn more about the new faculty.
U.S. News Ranks Undergrad Program #6
For 2004-2005, U.S. News & World Report ranked McCombs the #6
undergraduate business program in the country. The school earned
rankings in 11 of 12 specialty areas. Overall, UT Austin ranked
46th among national universities and 14th among public
universities. You can get more information at the school's updated
rankings page, the U.S. News site, or by e-mailing the
Communications Office.
See a complete list of McCombs School rankings.
Joseph on Today’s Tax Debate: History Weighs In
Talk of tax reform has recently resounded in Congress, with some
lawmakers advocating elimination of the IRS. It’s all eerily
familiar to Richard Joseph, a tax expert at McCombs and author of
"The Origins of the American Income Tax: The Revenue Act of 1894
and Its Aftermath." Joseph hears echoes of today’s disputes in the
Congressional debates from 1894 and 1913.
Get the full story.
McCombs Advisory Council Adds New Members
Learn more about the
eight newest
industry advisors to the Dean and the
School's Advisory
Council.
Senior Undergrad Wins Award for Nonprofit Visions
In July, the LeaderShape Institute recognized Mary Xu, a McCombs
senior in MIS, with the 2004 Palmer Award scholarship for her
commitment to community service. The award was based on her
ambitious plans for two nonprofits, the Make-A-Wish Foundation and
the Texas Spirits.
Get the full story.
McCombs MBA Ranks #4 for Hispanics
A small group of elite schools with a strengthening commitment to
diversity "are playing an increasingly critical role in advancing
the U.S. Hispanic economy," writes Janet Perez in the latest
edition of Hispanic Business, which ranks the top 10 MBA and law
schools for Hispanics. The McCombs MBA placed #4 in the nation
behind #1 Stanford, #2 Yale, and #3 New York University. The
ranking is based on levels of Hispanic enrollment, faculty,
student services, and retention rate, coupled with data on
national reputation.
See Hispanic Business article and rankings.
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