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 Megan Wolf
Megan currently serves as our VIP Chair for 2024-2025
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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 that offers a rare opportunity for students to directly hear from inspiring business leaders. Each speaker brings a unique journey, ensuring every event offers distinct takeaways and fresh inspiration. The series also highlights a diverse range of leaders from various industries, from finance to nonprofit work, ensuring students benefit from a broad spectrum of perspectives and experiences.
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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 Company Field Trip 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 Company Field Trip 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 Ilan Benavi
Ilan currently serves as our VISIT Chair for 2024-2025
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The VISIT program offers McCombs undergraduates a valuable chance to explore Austin’s corporate scene through curated day trips to local company offices. Designed to give students firsthand exposure to a range of industries, VISIT also provides meaningful opportunities to network with top employers. Past trips have included visits to top-tier consulting firms like McKinsey & Company, private equity firms such as GTCR LLC, and investment powerhouses like UTIMCO. Looking ahead, we plan to broaden the program’s reach with trips to Houston and Dallas, further expanding students’ professional exposure and career exploration.
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Message from Perri Parnell
Perri currently serves as our VISIT Chair for 2024-2025
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The VISIT program gives undergraduate students the opportunity to step out of the classroom and into the real world by visiting local Austin offices across a variety of industries. From traditional corporate environments like McKinsey & Company to more non-traditional employers like SXSW, the program exposes students to diverse career paths and allows them to explore life in a variety of professions. Beyond exploration, VISIT also creates meaningful networking opportunities with industry professionals and recruiters, offering valuable insights into the recruiting process and how to stand out as a candidate.
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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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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)
Academic Programming
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)
Message from Dominic Chacko
Dominic currently serves as our TALKS Chair for 2024-2025
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TALKS is an interactive speaker series that features McCombs faculty members as they transform their extensive corporate and academic experience into valuable insights for students. Guest speakers share the successes and challenges of their own careers and field related questions from students, elucidating concepts beyond traditional classroom lessons. TALKS provides an insider’s view of critical business decisions made by the bright and influential minds of McCombs, enriching students’ understanding of real-world challenges and opportunities in business.
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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.)
Message from Helen Moon
Helen currently serves as our DINE Chair for 2024-2025
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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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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.)
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)
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)
Message from Noah Yu
Noah currently serves as our McCombs Kickoff Chair for 2024-2025
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I still remember my own McCombs Kickoff—walking in not knowing anyone, a little nervous but also excited about what was ahead. That day made a huge difference. I met some of my closest friends and got a real sense of what McCombs is all about: people who care, who show up, and who want to see you grow. Now, as Kickoff Chair, I get to help create that same experience for you. Whether you're feeling confident or completely unsure, just know that you’re not alone—and this event is the perfect first step. We’re so excited to meet you. Welcome to McCombs!
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Message from Mannat Dhot
Mannat currently serves as our McCombs Kickoff Chair for 2024-2025
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Hey everyone! I’m so excited to welcome you all to McCombs. The McCombs Kickoff is one of the best ways to jumpstart your time here. You’ll get the chance to meet new friends, explore campus, and hear from current students about what life at McCombs is really like. It’s all about making you feel at home and ready for the year ahead. I can’t wait to see you all there and help you get settled in!
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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.
Message from Ben Rochon
Ben currently serves as our Mental Health Week Chair for 2024-2025
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When school gets busy, it’s so easy to forget about yourself. Mental Health Week is a reminder that you’re allowed to slow down. It’s a chance to step away from everything for a bit—to breathe, to rest, and to just be. We’ll have events and resources around campus to help you take care of your mental health, but honestly, even just showing up is enough. You don’t need to have it all figured out. You don’t need a reason to take a break. This week is for you, no matter where you’re at. Hope to see you there.
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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.)
