EVENTS
Our programming, led by McCombs students for ALL McCombs students, aims to foster connections among students and faculty of the McCombs School of Business, enhancing the UT community and enriching student life while also providing opportunities for exploring career paths to support students in their career development.
Career Focused Programming
VIP
The VIP Speakers Series brings industry leaders to the UT campus, offering students valuable insights and advice through fireside chats and open floor Q&A sessions, dedicated to showcasing inspiring business leaders. (RSVP required)
Message from Kevin Huang
Kevin currently serves as our VIP Chair for 2023-2024
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The VIP Speaker Series at The University of Texas at Austin is one of the nation's foremost executive speaker series. An event dedicated to highlighting the views, insights, and perspectives of accomplished and inspiring business leaders, students are given the opportunity to learn from some of the most prominent speakers in modern business and nonprofit operations ... Our previous speakers have ranged from business titans in the world of finance to nonprofit visionaries. Industry spread is a major focus of the VIP Speaker Series ensuring students from every corner of UT Austin are able to appreciate our speakers.
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Fall Case Competition
Fall Case is an annual event where students engage in a week-long case competition, demonstrating problem-solving, teamwork, and presentation abilities for the chance to win a cash prize provided by a sponsoring company. (Brief application process)
Message from Nivy Manikandan
Nivy currently serves as our Fall Case Chair for 2024-2025
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The McCombs Undergraduate Case Competition is more than just a challenge—it’s an opportunity for students to push their limits, think strategically, and grow as problem solvers. As Co-Chair, I’ve loved seeing participants go from feeling uncertain at the start of the week to confidently presenting their ideas in front of judges. It’s incredibly rewarding to create a space where students not only develop their consulting skills but also build meaningful connections. Watching the winning team represent McCombs at the Marshall International Case Competition is just the cherry on top!
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Message from Alyssia Menezes
Alyssia currently serves as our Fall Case Chair for 2024-2025
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The McCombs Undergraduate Case Competition is one of my favorite experiences at UT. Seeing students dive into a tough business challenge, work through setbacks, and come out more confident by the end of the week is incredibly rewarding. As Co-Chair, I love being part of an event that brings people together—not just to compete, but to learn, grow, and support each other. The best part? Watching teams go from rough ideas to polished presentations and knowing they’re walking away with skills that will stick with them long after the competition ends.
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TALKs
TALKs is a speaker series led by professors that stands out for its unique blend of perspectives offering fresh insights and diverse viewpoints thanks to the combination of academic expertise and real-world experience shared by the speakers. (RSVP required)
DINED
Message from Dominic Chacko
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Dominic currently serves as our TALKS 2024-2025
TALKs is a speaker series that brings McCombs professors and students together for real, meaningful conversations. Each session offers students the chance to hear professors share not just their academic knowledge but also their personal insights, career journeys, and real-world experiences. It’s a rare chance to learn beyond the classroom and ask the questions you’ve always wondered about.
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DINE
DINE serves as a forum for students and faculty to come together over a provided meal, encouraging dialogue and relationship-building opportunities in a casual setting. (RSVP not required, join us at your convenience.)
DINED
Message from Helen Moon
The Faculty Relations Committee (FRC) serves as a bridge between students and faculty, fostering meaningful connections beyond the classroom. Our goal is to create a comfortable and engaging environment where students can interact with faculty on a more personal level.
FRC’s primary initiatives include Faculty Appreciation Week and DINE.
Through DINE, students have the opportunity to connect with professors over a casual lunch, gaining insights into their experiences and career journeys in a relaxed setting. Faculty Appreciation Week allows students to express their gratitude by sharing memorable experiences, sending appreciation notes, and recognizing the dedication of faculty members.
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Helen currently serves as our DINE 2024-2025
Company Field Trip
McCombs students travel to New York City to explore an array of companies, each offering unique professional development and networking opportunities. These experiences are curated across different tracks, enabling students to immerse themselves in specific industries during their visit. (Brief application process)
Message from Shrey Patel
Shrey currently serves as our Fall Case Chair for 2024-2025
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The Company Field Trip hosted by McCombs serves as a platform for students to engage with industry leaders. The annual event allows students to explore New York City and meet fellow Longhorns at a wide range of companies, from asset management to investment banking. Past companies include BlackRock, Blackstone, Moelis, Perella Weinberg, and many more! Our participants gain valuable exposure in this career-shaping event, connecting with professionals and expanding their networks.
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Message from Allen Garcia
Allen currently serves as our Fall Case Chair for 2024-2025
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The Company Field Trip, hosted in conjunction with the McCombs School of Business and the Undergraduate Business Council, serves as an opportunity to explore potential careers in finance, consulting, and tech in NYC. In previous years, we have visited companies that specialize in these fields, such as TikTok, Accenture, PwC, EY, and BCG. This event provides an opportunity to its participants to network with UT Alumni, visit Fortune 500 companies, and envision their future careers in the Big Apple!
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VISIT
The VISIT program organizes physical visits to a diverse array of companies in the Austin area, providing students with firsthand exposure to different industries and professional opportunities while fostering networking connections. (Brief application process)
Message from Shrey Patel
Shrey currently serves as our Fall Case Chair for 2024-2025
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The Company Field Trip hosted by McCombs serves as a platform for students to engage with industry leaders. The annual event allows students to explore New York City and meet fellow Longhorns at a wide range of companies, from asset management to investment banking. Past companies include BlackRock, Blackstone, Moelis, Perella Weinberg, and many more! Our participants gain valuable exposure in this career-shaping event, connecting with professionals and expanding their networks.
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Message from Allen Garcia
Allen currently serves as our Fall Case Chair for 2024-2025
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The Company Field Trip, hosted in conjunction with the McCombs School of Business and the Undergraduate Business Council, serves as an opportunity to explore potential careers in finance, consulting, and tech in NYC. In previous years, we have visited companies that specialize in these fields, such as TikTok, Accenture, PwC, EY, and BCG. This event provides an opportunity to its participants to network with UT Alumni, visit Fortune 500 companies, and envision their future careers in the Big Apple!
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VISIT
The VISIT program organizes physical visits to a diverse array of companies in the Austin area, providing students with firsthand exposure to different industries and professional opportunities while fostering networking connections. (Brief application process)
Company Field Trip
McCombs students travel to New York City to explore an array of corporations, each offering unique professional development and networking opportunities. These experiences are curated across different tracks, enabling students to immerse themselves in specific industries during their visit. (Brief application process)
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Sustainability Symposium
This event highlights sustainability from a business lens, with UBC partnering with the Sustainability Investment Group last year to host panels featuring environmental leaders, professors, and politicians. (RSVP required)
Fall Case
Fall Case is an annual event where students engage in a week-long case competition, demonstrating problem-solving, teamwork, and presentation abilities for the chance to win a cash prize provided by a sponsoring company. (Brief application process)
Academic Programming
DINE
DINE serves as a forum for students and faculty to come together over a provided meal, encouraging dialogue and relationship-building opportunities in a casual setting. (RSVP not required, join us at your convenience.)
TALKs
TALKs is a speaker series led by professors that stands out for its unique blend of perspectives offering fresh insights and diverse viewpoints thanks to the combination of academic expertise and real-world experience shared by the speakers. (RSVP required)
MBA for a Day
Offers undergraduate students a chance to shadow graduate UT students during their class lectures for a day. Mentees have the opportunity to participate in classes and attend student organization meetings alongside their graduate mentors. (Brief application process)
Town Hall
Town Hall is a platform provided by the business school where students can voice their opinions, engage in discussions, and address concerns regarding various aspects of the school's operations and policies in an open and inclusive manner. (RSVP not required, join us at your convenience.)
Student Life Programming
McCombs Kickoff
McCombs Kickoff is an event held at the start of the school year, designed to familiarize new McCombs students with the school through guided tours, panel discussions, and various other activities facilitated by current students. (RSVP required)
Mental Health Week
Mental Health Week provides students with on-campus resources to improve their mental well-being. Additionally, UBC hosts events to engage in relaxing activities that foster healthy self-care habits during a week in the spring semester.
Donut Days
Donut Days enable members of the Representative Program to better identify potential concerns among the student body of McCombs, ensuring that we continue to improve the quality of our events and that we remain directly connected with the students that we represent. (RSVP not required, join us at your convenience.)
