FEATURES
Work Life Imbalance
A Conversation with Bauer Researchers on Workplace Inequality
Bauer College Professor Derek Avery and Associate Professor Enrica Ruggs, leaders in industrial-organizational (IO) psychology, recently shared strategies for embedding diversity and inclusion in an ever-evolving workplace.
Disrupt Everything
Bauer Entrepreneurship Undergrad Thrives in Chaos
Bauer College entrepreneurship student Keely McEnery left her hometown of Chicago to join the college’s Wolff Center for Entrepreneurship, ranked the top undergraduate entrepreneurship program in the United States.
Business Blooms
Bauer MBA Alumna Shares Personal Triumphs through Cancer
Bauer College alumna Thalia Jaguande (MBA ‘19) recently celebrated a successful first year in business for Isidora Flower & Gift Shop.
Still in Demand
Bauer Career Expert Assesses the New Hiring Landscape
Associate Dean for Career and Industry Engagement Jamie Belinne weighs in on how Bauer students are prepared to face future crises in the business world.
FACULTY
Scholarly Superstar
Bauer Professor Earns University’s Highest Faculty Honor
Wynne Chin, C. T. Bauer Professor of Decision and Information Sciences, was presented with the University of Houston’s highest faculty honor, the Esther Farfel Award, in 2022. The award recognizes excellence in teaching, research and service.
Designing for All
Bauer Professor Focuses on Addressing Diverse Marketplace Needs
Bauer Professor of Marketing and Associate Dean of Research Vanessa Patrick is among those leading the conversation on the need for organizations to broaden their lens to address diverse marketplace needs.
A Motivating Factor
Bauer Lecturer Invests in the Future of Students
Serial entrepreneur Keith Rassin brings his real experiences to the classroom as a lecturer for the Wolff Center for Entrepreneurship.
STUDENTS
Up for the Challenge
Recent Bauer Graduate Describes Global Service Experience
As a Bauer College student, Gabrielle Le (BBA ‘22) has been able to make a difference globally.
Born Leader
Bauer Undergraduate Gains Governmental Experience in Washington, D.C.
After landing an internship in Washington, D.C., Bauer student Yash Dhanji is headed back to the nation’s capital as one of six participants selected for the Bauer in D.C. Fellowship Program.
Launch Pad
Bauer Finance Senior Impresses with Apple Internship
Finance senior Faith Ogbah propelled her prospects after graduation by securing an internship with Apple.
Featured Video: Business Blooms
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PROGRAMS
Sprinting to Success
Bauer Mini-MBAs Give Business Professionals a Boost
Business professionals from the Houston area and beyond can sprint to career success with a new and burgeoning program at the C. T. Bauer College of Business.
Online Overhaul
Bauer College Launches Redesign Website Focusing on Modern Look, Navigation
Emphasizing overall design enhancements, a more modern look and refined navigation, the Bauer College launched a redesigned website to create an improved user experience.
Life Changing Work
$4 Million Dakri Gift Supports Center for Economic Inclusion
The Dakri family has pledged $4 million to support the University of Houston’s new Center for Economic Inclusion (CEI) in the C. T. Bauer College of Business.
Determined to Succeed
Sanchez Family Pledges $3 Million to Program for Excellence in Selling
The A.R. “Tony” and Maria J. Sanchez Family Foundation donated a $3 million gift to establish the A.R. “Tony” and Maria J. Sanchez Program for Excellence in Selling.
Entrepreneurship FOUR The Future
UH Entrepreneurship Program Ranks No. 1 in Nation for Fourth 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 fourth consecutive year – the longest streak in the program’s history.
A Reason to Celebrate
Bauer College Celebrates Year of Milestone Anniversaries
Bauer College adopted “The Future is Our Business,” as its commitment and tagline in 2022, but the year also marks several historic landmarks in the life of the college and its programs.
COMMUNITY
Living the Dream
Bauer MBA Alumnus Excels On and Off the Court
Bauer MBA alumnus and immigrant Omar Eldiraoui (MBA ‘22) learned English as a child by playing basketball, and now, he’s sharing his experiences on and off the court with Houston-area youth as a coach for TXD Basketball Academy
Paint the Town
Bauer MBA Alumna Explores Houston as Map & Mural Artist
The Bauer College MBA program was vital for alumna Kimberly Gillespie (MBA ‘18) to develop the business acumen to launch her own mural and map design business.
Leaders on Board
Bauer College Board Welcomes New Members to Advisory Group
Bauer College recently announced four new members and two student representatives for the Bauer College Board, bolstering a group of leading business executives, entrepreneurs and strategists that strengthen the college’s connection to industry.
IN EVERY ISSUE
Letter from the Dean
Paul A. Pavlou
Three years ago, we launched a bold Strategic Plan for Bauer College that outlined our vision for the business school of the future, and now, I can say with certainty that this vision is transforming into reality — Bauer College is shaping the business world of tomorrow, today.
Editor's Letter
Jessica Navarro
The theme of this issue of Inside Bauer focuses on the future — “The Future Is Our Business,” after all! — specifically the career landscape that has taken shape as we’ve emerged from the pandemic.
Latest Faculty Research
Thought Leadership Highlights
UH Bauer faculty are among the most highly productive faculty of any business school in the world, publishing numerous articles in leading academic journals and books as well as holding editorial board positions.
Semester Events
Opportunities Abound
See a collection of curated photos of the Bauer community participating in some of the Fall 2022 semester's biggest events.