As Fall 2024 officially kicks off next week, we’re excited to welcome to campus more than 7,000 Bauer students! We wanted to share with you a few things that happened over the last few months and a few upcoming events to help you stay connected to your Bauer family!

NEWS

Praveen Kumar Named Interim Dean

On July 1, Cullen Distinguished University Chair and Professor of Finance Praveen Kumar was named the Interim Dean of the C. T. Bauer College of Business.

Kumar is a leading scholar in finance with a stellar record of publishing in top journals, and has introduced major curriculum innovation that have improved student success at Bauer.

Supporting Growing Talent

Gartner, Inc. recently ranked Bauer’s undergraduate and graduate supply chain management programs in their biennial list at No. 8 overall and No. 14, respectively.

Decision & Information Sciences professors Bradley Miller and Dale Tibodeau worked closely with business partners to better align curriculum with industry needs, including formation of an advisory board last fall.

Healthy Growth

Providing healthcare professionals the tools to address complex issues, the Master of Science in Healthcare Leadership is accepting applications for Spring 2025.

If you or anyone you know are interested, learn more at www.bauer.uh.edu/ms-healthcare-leadership/.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Register for Annual 9/11 Day of Service

Join the Bauer College Alumni Association to celebrate the annual tradition of giving back to our Greater Houston community in partnership with the Houston Food Bank. Cougars, family, and friends are welcome!

Saturday, September 7, 2024
7 – 10 a.m.
Houston Food Bank
535 Portwall Steet, Houston, TX 77029
Click here to register

Save the Date!
Bauer Alumni Annual Meeting on Sept. 12

Catch up with old friends, expand your professional network, and engage with the current University of Houston community during the BCAA Annual Meeting. Join us for an inspiring program reflecting our alumni’s achievements and contributions.

Thursday, September 12
6 – 8 p.m.
Gristworkz
1504 Chapman St, Houston, TX 77009
Click here to register

Recruitment Opportunity
Bauer Business Career Fair is Sept. 13

Bauer alumni are encouraged to invite their companies to participate in Bauer’s Business Career Fair, hosted by the Rockwell Career Center.

Close to 2,000 Bauer students attend this event each semester to meet with potential employers.

Friday, September 13
12 - 4 p.m.
Hilton University of Houston
4450 University Dr, Houston, TX 77204

If you or your company is interested, registration is now open.

Advance Your Career with the Executive DBA!

Developed with today’s business leaders in mind, the Executive Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) at Bauer College gives you the tools to address the increasingly difficult business landscape.

Hear from our current cohort members Brandee Fernandez, NG Onyejekwe and Matthew Sterling about their experience so far.

Learn more about the program here, or join the DBA at an info session on Nov. 19.

Info Session
Nov. 19, 2024
6 p.m.
Click here to register

For more information, or to register, email DBA Program Director Dr. Kendra Wisdom at klwisdom@uh.edu.