A Culture of Mentorship
Bauer College Puts Mentorship at Forefront of Learning
FEATURES
Faculty Mentors
Bauer Undergraduates Connect with Leading Faculty
on Research Projects
Through a range of research mentorship opportunities at UH, Bauer undergraduate students work alongside experienced faculty, developing critical problem-solving skills, improving communication and strengthening their résumés with hands-on projects.
A New Energy
Bauer MBA Candidate Combines Geology Background
with MBA Degree in Energy Industry
In the midst of a tumultuous year during the COVID-19 pandemic, Bryan Gottfried decided to pursue his MBA at the C. T. Bauer College of Business, focusing on the transitioning energy industry. With Video.
Level Up
RED Labs Alumnus Successfully Pitches Business
on ABC’s Shark Tank
As a kid, from the modest courts of Houston’s Halbert Park in The Heights, Thomas Fields knew he was destined for a bigger stage. With Video.
Passion Meets Purpose
Bauer MBA Alumna Launches Family-Focused
Veterinary Practice
Dr. Jennifer Le (BS ’09, MBA ’11) pursued an MBA from Bauer College to garner the business skills necessary to open A Couple of Vets, a clinic in Spring, TX, that she runs with her husband, Dr. Zachary Reynolds. With Video.
STUDENTS
Leading-Edge Internships
Bauer Students Land Hands-On Internships with Prominent Companies
Even in the midst of a pandemic, Bauer College has maintained its commitment to providing students with experiential learning opportunities that provide the kind of real-world insight that can’t be found in a textbook.
FACULTY
A Cultural Connection
Bauer Faculty Find Connection In and Outside the Classroom
Bauer College faculty members Olivia Miljanic, Marina Sebastijanovic and Emese Felvégi, have bonded over sharing knowledge about mass lectures and also from a cultural perspective.
Head of the Class
Bauer Welcomes New Tenure and Non-Tenure Track Faculty
Bauer College leadership seeks to strengthen and expand research priorities with world-class research faculty and to bolster the college’s considerable impact on managerial practice.
Featured Video: Level Up
As a kid, from the modest courts of Houston’s Halbert Park in The Heights, Thomas Fields knew he was destined for a bigger stage. Fields is now founder and CEO of the business that develops interactive sports products that solve the problems of athletes, starting with a better rebounding machine. Read the full story on Thomas Fields →
PROGRAMS
Wolff Center for Entrepreneurship No. 1 in the Nation
Bauer College’s Powerhouse Program Earns Top Ranking for Third Consecutive Year
The Cyvia and Melvyn Wolff Center for Entrepreneurship in the C. T. Bauer College of Business at the University of Houston has been named the No. 1 undergraduate entrepreneurship program in the United States for the third consecutive year.
A Global Footprint
Bauer Office of Global Initiatives Builds Over 25 Partnerships Across the World
Bauer College is expanding and enriching its global footprint in significant ways, providing new opportunities for growth and establishing a more pronounced international identity for one of the most diverse business schools in the nation.
The Latest Frontier
Bauer Hosts 11th Annual Interdisciplinary Symposium on Decision Neuroscience
Bauer College is now the host of the Interdisciplinary Symposium on Decision Neuroscience, an innovative annual conference that brings together researchers and industry practitioners.
An Investment in the Future
Bauer Cougar Investment Fund Marks 20 Years of Innovative Program
Bauer Cougar Investment Fund recognizes 20 years of one of the largest student-managed investment funds in the United States.
COMMUNITY
A Life of Mentorship
Bauer College Alumnus Focuses on Community Involvement
Amegy Bank CEO and Bauer College Board member Steve Stephens (BBA ’80) shares how mentorship and community service has impacted his life.
Six New Members Join Prestigious Bauer College Board
Bauer Expands Dean’s Advisory Board With Noted Business Leaders
The new members include representation from real estate, health care, workforce solutions, engineering, financial services, consulting and other sectors.
The Gift That Keeps on Giving
Uplift Those Who Have Lifted You, UH Alumni Couple Says
Uplifting those who have lifted you seems to be a guiding principle for University of Houston alumni couple Robert (BBA ’69) and Jennifer (M.Ed. ‘94, Ed.D. ‘03) Reichek.
A Night to Remember
Bauer Gala Brings Together Business Community and College
The inaugural Bauer Gala brought together the Houston business community and the College to celebrate the connection between the two.
IN EVERY ISSUE
LETTER FROM THE DEAN
Paul A. Pavlou
I invite you to think about how mentorship and connection with others has impacted your own life. When you take stock of your achievements, look around and recognize everyone who has helped you get to that point.
EDITOR'S LETTER
Jessica Navarro
The theme of this issue of Inside Bauer — mentorship — underscores how important it is to navigate life with a roadmap from someone who has taken a similar path.
LATEST FACULTY RESEARCH
Thought Leadership Highlights
In this issue, we highlight research and recognition in the fields of finance, leadership, online labor markets and accounting.
SPECIAL EVENT
The Future is Our Business
Bauer College launched “The Future Is Our Business,” bold messaging that outlines the college’s connection to the business world of tomorrow.
