Alumnus Scott Emerson is making a generous donation to expand the Emerson Global Scholars endowment and funding the Dean’s Leadership Academy’s first international trip. ✯

Dr. Linda Alkire has been appointed as the Vicki L. West Professor in Sales Excellence. ✯

Texas State University has announced promotions and tenure for several faculty members at the McCoy College of Business. ✯

McCoy College has seen record growth in enrollment for Fall 2025, up nearly 20% overall. Undergraduate students majoring in our programs increased by 17%, while our graduate enrollment grew by 54%. ✯

The McCoy College of Business announced the 2025 recipients of college-level awards at its annual fall meeting for faculty and staff on Aug. 21. ✯

Let's do this. ✯

McCoy College of Business welcomes nine new tenure-track faculty, the largest cohort in its history, advancing research, student success, and Texas State’s Run to R1 initiative. ✯

This view! We held our annual all-college meeting at the J.C. Kellam Building today, providing a breathtaking view of Old Main for all of our faculty and staff. We’re excited for the first day of classes on Monday! ✯

Friday view from McCoy Hall. ✯

Accounting faculty Dr. C. Conn and Dr. Christopher Proschko have compiled tax guidance to support individuals recovering from the recent flooding in Texas. ✯ news.txst.edu/featured-fac...

Meet me at McCoy Hall. ✯

NEWS: Texas State will become a member of the Pac-12 Conference in 2026, joining Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State, Gonzaga, Oregon State, San Diego State, Utah State, and Washington State. Eat 'em up! ✯

In the 12th episode of The Current Podcast, @kdamp63 talks with Jack Martin, TXST Distinguished Alumnus and thought leader in communications, politics, and business. 🎧 Apple: ow.ly/sfsB50W8sbE 🎧 Spotify: ow.ly/jaOo50W8sbC

@txst.edu won the national championship in the American Advertising Federation’s National Student Advertising Competition this past weekend in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, rising above nearly 100 universities with a bold, research-driven campaign for AT&T. ✯

Tim George didn’t wait for opportunity, he built it. From cold emails to internships to a successful YouTube channel, his story is one of bold moves and overcoming life's challenges. ✯

Dr. Steven Rayburn has been appointed chair of the Department of Management. He had previously served as interim chair, guiding the department through a period of transition with exceptional leadership and vision. ✯

In focus: We’re still thinking about last week’s Master’s Degree Hooding Ceremony and Commencement. Congratulations to all of our new alumni! ✯

We are proud to share in the celebration of our graduating student athletes, who were honored at the Academic Ring Ceremony on May 9. Pictured here are Texas State President Kelly Damphousse and McCoy College graduates Alyssa Ortega, Kiana Graham, Maria Lora, Sofia Fortuno, and Jack Burke. ✯

Teams from the McCoy College of Business were among the presenters at the Spring 2025 Undergraduate Research Conference. Hosted by the Honors College and the IDEA Center, the events showcased achievements in undergraduate research and creative activity at Texas State. ✯

Our Spring 2025 issue of TXSTMcCoy Magazine features stories of service, opportunity, and bold pivots from our students, faculty, and alumni — all embodying the mission and values that drive us forward. ✯

NEWS: Texas State placed first in the 2025 District 10 American Advertising Federation’s National Student Advertising Competition in Dallas. ✯

One planet. Happy Earth Day. 🌎

Students from our Department of Information Systems and Analytics won awards in six competition events at the U.S. Information Technology Collegiate Conference (USITCC), held in Springfield, Missouri, in late March. ✯

Congratulations to senior marketing major Karla Amaro for being named the 2025 American Marketing Association (AMA) Student Marketer of the Year, selected from 10,000+ students nationwide. ✯

It’s a (new) sign! ✯

Busy bee. ✯

On April 8, we celebrated Pat Oles, president and CEO of Barshop & Oles Company, who is retiring from his role with our Studies in Entrepreneurship Speaker Series. Oles has held the McCoy Professorship for Studies in Entrepreneurship since 2005, helping lead the speaker series for 20 years. ✯

NEWS: U.S. News & World Report has ranked the McCoy College of Business and our Flex MBA program among the nation’s best in numerous categories. Read the full story below. ✯

Texas State's NABA chapter recently hosted Texas NABA Day, a student-led event bringing together over 100 attendees for connection, inspiration, and professional development. ✯

Sights and sounds at McCoy Hall. ✯

Texas State’s Net Impact chapter is among the finalists for Net Impact's Chapter of the Year, recognized for driving sustainability and social impact through projects like the national Up to Us competition. ✯

KVUE News spoke with Dr. Tahir Ekin and other educators at the two-day TXST AI in Teaching & Learning Symposium, focused on real-world applications of the technology in higher education. ✯

In the 7th episode of The Current, TXST President Kelly Damphousse talks with Brian McCoy. They discuss how he made his way up through the family business, and the establishment of @txstmccoy.bsky.social 🎧 Apple: ow.ly/uKc850Vq4YJ 🎧 Spotify: ow.ly/q4zn50Vq4YK

April 2: Join San Antonio Spurs CEO RC Buford and former Adidas Basketball GM Lawrence Norman in a conversation on branding and the entrepreneurial mindset, hosted by the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Details and registration linked below. ✯ ——— innovation.txst.edu/programs/bra...

NEWS: CEO Magazine has ranked McCoy College in Tier One of its Global MBA Ranking for the second consecutive year. ✯

Our FMA students took on New York City for the 2025 Finance Leaders’ Conference, gaining industry insights, networking with finance professionals, and visiting Morgan Stanley and Bloomberg. ✯

Spring has entered the chat. ✯

Poets & Quants for Undergrads ranks McCoy College of Business among the Best Undergraduate Business Schools of 2025, debuting at #30 among all U.S. public universities. ✯

Looking back at last week: A full schedule of Business Leadership Week events and the Dean’s List celebration brought together hundreds of McCoy College of Business students. ✯

Final prep for presentation day. Looking sharp, Bobcats! ✯

UPDATE: This event has filled. Continue to follow us for future alumni events and opportunities. ✯

In a recent study, Dr. Kyle Mao and his colleagues examined whether a firm's corporate social responsibility (CSR) actions that benefit external parties influence employees' work effort. Read their findings in Contemporary Accounting Research. ✯ ——— onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

Business Leadership Week runs Feb. 17-21, offering students opportunities for career preparation, leadership, innovation, and entrepreneurship. ✯

Pat Oles, President & CEO of Barshop and Oles Company, kicked off the Studies in Entrepreneurship (SIE) Speaker Series, sharing real-world insights on the challenges and triumphs of entrepreneurship. ✯

Business Alumni: Join us Wednesday, Feb. 19, for a reception before the men's basketball game vs. ULM! Complimentary game tickets included. Register at link below. ✯

Texas State has set multiple enrollment records for spring 2025 semester, with McCoy College seeing a 10.1% increase in student enrollment. ✯

We’re excited to welcome Remi Whitley to our Marketing and Communications (MarCom) Team as Social Media Coordinator for all McCoy College accounts. Remi is a senior marketing student with a sales concentration, graduating in August of 2025. ✯ ——— Staff Bio: www.mccoy.txst.edu/marcom/team/...

Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union (RBFCU) is partnering with our Center for Banking and Financial Services, donating $125,000 over five years. ✯

The McCoy College of Business at Texas State University has announced seven new endowed professorships awarded to its faculty members, as well as three new faculty fellowships. ✯

McCOY ALUMNI NIGHT: Join us for a gathering of Texas State business alumni prior to the men's basketball game vs. ULM on Feb. 19. Details coming soon! ✯