The University of Texas at Austin is one of just 37 leading universities from around the world — and one of just six public universities in the U.S. — whose recent graduates are now eligible to apply for High Potential Individual (HPI) visas to the United Kingdom. This acknowledgement of…

The Class of 2022 has experienced one of the most unique academic journeys in a generation. When they arrived on the 40 Acres in the Fall of 2018 they had no idea that — while they would start and finish their coursework on in person— nearly 2 years of their…

The Center for Global Business is happy to announce three new members to its Board of Advisors. Noel Ellison joins the Board as a Partner at KPMG and global mobility tax consultant. She has always been passionate about International business and is an expert in helping companies and organizations manage…

“Maybe it’s the Architect in Me” Always drawing floor plans and designing houses as a child, Dr. Gabbi thought this childhood interest would manifest into an architectural career until he discovered how math-intensive the job is and how math isn’t necessarily his strong suit. However, this realization didn’t quash the…

Global Readiness Week’s keynote presentation ESG: Global Breakthrough or BS? delivered some surprises. According to Randall Kempner, Senior Advisor to the Energy and Environment program at the Aspen Institute, the current emphasis on ESG may not be such a positive for the environment, social impact, or corporate transparency. ESG ratings…

Indulging in Reminiscence Dr. Gawande’s childhood in the cosmopolitan city of Jamshedpur strongly influenced his life values and choices. Growing up in the first industrial metropolis of a relatively young democracy, he recalls hearing stories of reverence for Freedom Fighters who sacrificed their lives for the independence of India. His…

The Center for Global Business is happy to announce two new members to its Board of Advisors. Karlos Palmer comes to the Board from Dun & Bradstreet where he is Chief Product Officer for Sales & Marketing Solutions. Karlos learned to appreciate the importance of diversity and finding common interests…

In the fall of 2020, the McCombs School of Business introduced new minors in international business and global management, allowing students to gain global business skills while on the 40 acres. Since that time, enrollment in these two minors has grown rapidly, and nearly 200 students are adding global business…

Without the contributions of Dr. Linda Gerber, it is safe to say that global business education at McCombs School of Business would be very different. She leveraged her experience and ability to improve the global perspective on business provided to business students at McCombs. In her time as the former…