LETTER FROM THE DEAN

Dear Graduate,

Congratulations! It is my great privilege to share in this momentous achievement with you and your loved ones. I am proud of you and grateful to the families, friends, and mentors who helped make this milestone possible.

The Class of 2023 is a notably unique and impressive group of leaders. You showed courage in the face of adversity, and you demonstrated grit and vision in a time of unparalleled odds. I know that you will take your resilience and the lessons you’ve learned into the world and change lives.

As business leaders across the globe look to Austin, Texas for inspiration, they’re also looking to you to tell the world what’s next. I know that you’re up to the task. Your experiences, challenges, and success at UT have prepared you for this. You will innovate with purpose. You will make connections with passion. And you will lead with thought and empathy.

As you embark on your next chapter, take the BBA Community Values into the world, keeping Integrity, Collaboration, Inclusivity and Ambition at the heart of your ideals. Foster responsible leadership in the business world and beyond. We are excited to see you join your network of 100,000 McCombs alumni who live the bold legacy of what starts here changes the world.

Stay in the know by connecting on social media and joining McCombs Connect, and visit the 40 Acres often!

With my warmest Hook ’em,

Lillian F. Mills, Dean

The University of Texas at Austin | McCombs School of Business

Lois and Richard Folger Dean’s Leadership Chair

The Beverly H. and William P. O’Hara Endowed Chair in Business

Centennial Chair in Business Education Leadership