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McCombs Student Omar Ochoa,
President of UT Student Government, Leads on Many Fronts
When it comes to leadership, Omar Ochoa knows no bounds. Currently in his
third year, Ochoa was recently elected student body president, one of
only a handful of Latino students to hold that office at The University of Texas at Austin
since student government began in 1902.
But the success of this Business Honors and PPA student, who is also
pursuing a degree in economics, isn’t limited to extracurricular activities.
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the full story.
McCombs Job Board Launches New Careers
Since our announcement of this new career tool a month ago, we’ve
already promoted
more than 150 new jobs to alumni and students. The Job Board is designed to
connect employers with McCombs alumni and students, bringing business opportunity
together with world-class talent from our BBA, MBA, MPA, PPA and Executive
MBA programs.
Learn more about
the McCombs Job Board.
McCombs School Names David Jemison
to Lead Option II Executive MBA Program
David Jemison, an award-winning professor of management and a former
senior administrator at The University of Texas at Austin’s McCombs School
of Business, has been named director of the school’s Executive
MBA program. Jemison replaces C. Courtland Huber, who retired from directing
the program this spring. “Among executive MBA programs, our
program has a
unique culture and heritage, and its director needs to have a deep understanding
of and commitment to the program,” said George W. Gau, dean of the McCombs
School. “Having taught in the program for 17 years, Dave is a great choice
for this role.”
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To Provide Best Customer Service,
Put Customers Second, Says Southwest President
Over the past few years, rising oil prices and increased competition
from upstart airlines like JetBlue have taken their toll on most major air
carriers, but Southwest Airlines has not only been profitable but expanding.
According to Colleen Barrett, Southwest’s president and CEO, the firm’s
competitive strength is based on putting employees first and allowing them
to provide service Texas-style—with warmth and spirit.
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Martinez Tucker, Mulva to Receive Distinguished
Alumni Awards from the Texas Exes
This year, the Texas Exes will honor two McCombs graduates, Sara Martinez
Tucker and Jim Mulva, with UT Austin’s highest alumni award. The Distinguished
Alumnus Award recognizes no more than six alumni each year who have distinguished
themselves professionally and through service to the university. Martinez
Tucker, MBA ’79, is chief executive officer of the Hispanic Scholarship
Fund and will deliver the Commencement Address at the 122nd University-wide
Spring Commencement. She will be inducted into the McCombs Hall of Fame
November 2005. Mulva, BBA ’68, MBA ’69, is the chairman and chief
executive officer of ConocoPhillips. Last year, he was inducted into the
McCombs School’s Hall of Fame.
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Advice for Future Managers? Plan for
Change
In recent years, the growth of the Internet, advancements in communication
technology, and a surge of scientific discoveries have made business increasingly
complex. How will the pace of change affect corporate management—and the
careers of students who want to become executives? George Huber, one of
the McCombs School’s most highly cited researchers and the author of “The
Necessary Nature of Future Firms,” shared some thoughts with students in
the latest Faculty Research Speaker presentation.
Get the full story.
Cash Flow & Manufacturing Drive Dell’s
Financial Strength
Just about every company receives the occasional accolade, but when
a firm is named America’s Most Admired Company by Fortune magazine, it must
be doing many things right. James Schneider, senior vice president and CFO
of Dell Inc., said the recent acknowledgement from Fortune will motivate
Dell in its quest to become the world’s No. 1 PC provider.
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Is Real Estate Your Business?
If you are currently working in any capacity in the commercial/multifamily
real estate business, the McCombs School’s Real Estate Finance & Investment
Center wants to keep in touch with you. Go to the
Online Alumni Directory
to update your alumni profile. By choosing “Real Estate” as your industry,
you will receive information about the Center and be invited to upcoming
events.
Learn more about the Real Estate Finance & Investment Center.
Texas Executive Education Announces May
Classes
Coming up this May: Building Engagement: What Leaders Do To Build
Allegiance & Motivate Others, May 17; and Talent Management: Coaching
Your High Potentials, May 18.
Register now.
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