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Dec
Jeremiah Follis Earns Job with Microsoft Post Graduation
Born and raised in San Antonio and in close proximity to the university, Jeremiah Follis has been influenced by the richness of UTSA culture his whole life. The oldest of nine children, he often found himself navigating a path to success independently, without many close role models to guide him. With a heart for communicating… Read more »
1
Dec
Graduate Adrian Rodriguez Combines Passion for Sports with Marketing Degree
Moving from Querétaro, Mexico to San Antonio at the age of 10, Adrian Rodriguez grew up with big dreams of becoming a professional soccer player. Discovering his passion for business in high school, he chose to obtain a B.B.A. in Marketing with a concentration in sports, event and tourism from the UTSA Carlos Alvarez College… Read more »
13
Nov
Ph.D. Student Receives Scholarship from the American Marketing Association
Erika Zuloaga Cosme, M.A. ’19, a marketing doctoral student in the Carlos Alvarez College of Business, was selected as a recipient of the Valuing Diversity Ph.D. scholarship from the American Marketing Association. The scholarship seeks to widen opportunities for underrepresented populations attending marketing doctoral programs. “I was attracted to this scholarship because of its purpose–to… Read more »
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Aug
UTSA Marketing Student Lands Internship with the NFL
An affinity for creativity and an intrigue for business sparked Angela Otuokere’s interest in pursuing a B.B.A. in Marketing at the Carlos Alvarez College of Business at UTSA. She got to further her passions this summer by working as an intern for the National Football League (NFL). Discovering the opportunity through Handshake, UTSA’s student career… Read more »
16
May
Entrepreneur Anna Almaraz Gears Up for MBA Program and Expanding Business After Graduation
Starting her own marketing company at just 15 years old, Anna Almaraz has a heart for servant leadership and entrepreneurship. Graduating this May with her B.B.A. degree in marketing from the Carlos Alvarez College of Business at UTSA, Almaraz looks forward to her internship with H-E-B this summer and heading back to school in the… Read more »
16
Mar
Meet a Roadrunner: Katrina Swafford
Meet Katrina Swafford, an undergraduate marketing student at the Carlos Alvarez College of Business! Expected Graduation: 2023 Favorite class, professor or topic you’ve learned about this year? My favorite class that I’m taking this year is my MKT 4953 Digital Marketing course with Professor Castruita. It’s a small class, but I love the fact that… Read more »
16
Mar
Meet a Roadrunner: Anna Almaraz
Meet Anna Almaraz, an undergraduate marketing student at the Carlos Alvarez College of Business! Expected Graduation: 2023 Favorite class, professor or topic you’ve learned about this year? One of my favorite classes I have taken at UTSA was Consumer Behavior with Emma Gibbons. While taking her class I realized I loved the psychological reasons why… Read more »
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Feb
College Mourns Loss of Retired Faculty Member David Johnsen
David Johnsen, a retired associate professor of practice in marketing in the Carlos Alvarez College of Business at UTSA, died on Feb. 4 following a battle with pancreatic cancer at the age of 75. A Celebration of Life memorial service will be held from noon-2 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 22 at River City Community Church,… Read more »
12
Dec
Fall 2022 Graduate Showcase: Bianca Diaz
When it was time for Bianca Diaz to choose which university to attend after graduation, she had a hard time picking the right fit for her. Upon touring UTSA, interim dean of the Honors College, Jill Fleuriet, quickly made Diaz feel like she was back at home in the valley. Both from Harlingen, Fleuriet’s hospitality… Read more »
16
May
Soledad Bautista Competes in HSI Battle of the Brains
When Soledad Bautista, a senior marketing major in the UTSA Carlos Alvarez College of Business, applied to participate in the Hispanic Serving Institute (HSI) Battle of the Brains competition, she didn’t realize how much she would gain from the experience. Bautista was motivated to apply for the competition for a chance to meet like-minded students… Read more »
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Apr
UTSA Business School Earns AACSB Reaccreditation
The UTSA Carlos Alvarez College of Business earned reaccreditation in business and accounting from AACSB International, the longest-serving global business accrediting agency. With only 926 accredited business schools and 189 accredited accounting programs, AACSB accreditation represents the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide. “The renewal of our accreditation is a testament to the… Read more »
31
Jan
Business Student Joanna Garza Places in Top 10 in Social Media Competition
Joanna Garza, a senior management major in the UTSA Carlos Alvarez College of Business, placed in the top 10 in the Mimic Pro Digital Marketing Competition. Stepping into the role of a digital marketer, she competed against other business students to see who could earn the most revenue for a fictional apparel client. She participated… Read more »
