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Maverick Business Alumni
Our UTA College of Business Alumni embodies the Maverick Spirit. Since 1965, we have launched over 65,000 Maverick business professionals into the workforce. The College of Business is proud to watch our alums blaze a path to success in unique and incredible ways. We cannot celebrate our 60th Anniversary without celebrating our Maverick Business Alum. Below are individuals and stories that have built the college's legacy over the past six decades. We hope these stories inspire the next generation of Mavericks to continue forging new paths as innovators, entrepreneurs, changemakers, and trailblazers.
Featured Alumni - Ace Swenson
Ace Swenson is the founder of Ace’s Place Animal Rescue, a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit organization that rescues dogs from shelters around DFW and finds dependable temporary fosters for them until they are adopted to their forever homes.
Ben Smithee ('07 BBA, Marketing and Management)
"Having a very well-rounded experience at UTA was extremely significant to my success today. I have been blessed to have a few successful startup companies."
Xavier Egans ('11 BBA)
Xavier Egan ('11 BBA) is a Houston native but has enjoyed the North Texas area since his initiation to it via UTA. Xavier is an entrepreneur, Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity member, and president of the Black Alumni of UTA Chapter.
Preston Ward ('06 BBA, Information Systems)
I chose to attend UTA because it allowed me to have it all - staying close to home while getting the college experience and a quality education.College of business Contacts
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