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Annual report 2026
Preparing students for careers. Advancing U.S.–Mexico business. Connecting research and partnerships to the region’s economic future.
This past year marked another meaningful chapter in the continued growth and impact of the Woody L. Hunt College of Business.
Guided by a mission to prepare principled, innovative and globally minded business leaders, Hunt Business advanced academic excellence, student success and engagement with regional and international communities.
Looking ahead, the college remains focused on continuous improvement, bold thinking, stronger industry and alumni ties, and initiatives that expand student access and success.
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Hunt College reached a new enrollment milestone in Fall 2025 while expanding access to career preparation and graduate business education.
Hunt Business students, the college’s largest class at the time.
Enrollment increase from Fall 2024 to Fall 2025.
Students identifying as Hispanic and/or Mexican nationals in Fall 2025.
Across the Online, Professional and Executive MBA formats, a program record.
Figures from the 2026 annual report. Enrollment and access: Fall 2025. MBA: 2025. Explore the report’s enrollment highlights (PDF).
Industry relationships, applied learning and faculty mentorship helped students earn job offers, build professional skills and compete nationally.
Full-time placement rate reported for 2025, up from 70% the previous year.
Graduates entered roles with Prudential, HUB International, Liberty Mutual and USI Insurance Services. Their paths included internships, actuarial exam preparation and connections made through Academy events.
Mariana Alderete Martinez joined Prudential after completing its mentorship and internship programs. Ivana Mendez secured a full-time role with USI after meeting recruiters at an Academy-hosted networking event.
Read the graduates’ stories (PDF)
Corporate Academies
More than 70% of Academy participants secured full-time employment by graduation. Banking, enterprise resource planning, risk management and human capital management connected coursework with industry experience.
Explore the Corporate Academies
National competition
In its national debut, UTEP advanced to the final round of the ICSC Foundation Case Competition. Students developed market analyses, a financial model and a proposal to reposition a retail center in Tampa, Florida.
Read about the national finish
Student achievement
Six students represented Hunt College at HSI Battle of the Brains in 2025. Three team members earned more than $9,000 in scholarships from eBay, The Home Depot and Dell.
Read about the team’s experienceHunt College’s first upper-level AI course gave students experience developing tools for business workflows. Several students from the inaugural cohort secured internships with SuperCity.ai.
Explore the AI coursework (PDF)Embedded in BUSN 1301 in Fall 2025, Hunt Business Pathways introduced students to leadership development, professional branding, industry microcredentials and campus engagement.
Read about Hunt Business Pathways (PDF)Curriculum changes and collaborations with institutions in Mexico connected business education with the language, industries and relationships central to the region.
The redesigned International Business major places greater emphasis on U.S.–Mexico trade and commerce, including proficiency in business Spanish and preparation for careers in trade, logistics and international operations.
A new Spanish for Business course enrolled 17 students in Fall 2025, building business vocabulary, professional communication and intercultural skills.
Explore the curriculum changes (PDF)UTEP students worked with approximately 40 peers from Universidad Autónoma de Guerrero in a virtual collaboration led by Delfina Glenn, associate professor of practice.
Bilingual teams used the Business Model Canvas to develop ideas, compare markets and present their work across institutions.
Read about the collaboration (PDF)Hunt College faculty and research centers examined questions in leadership, finance, trade, labor markets and regional competitiveness.
Scholarly contributions
Faculty scholarship addressed issues across business disciplines. The report recognizes work published in journals including The Leadership Quarterly, Journal of Banking and Finance and International Journal of Information Management.
Explore 2025 journal publicationsCynthia Halliday, Ph.D., associate professor of management, examined how gender shapes evaluations of leadership. The findings offer employers evidence to consider in hiring, development and promotion.
Read the research feature (PDF)The Tornillo Port of Entry Assessment, labor-market analyses in Ciudad Juárez and research on North American supply chains addressed questions affecting infrastructure, investment and competitiveness.
Explore the institute’s work (PDF)Research, community service and philanthropic investment strengthened the college’s connections with the people and organizations shaping the Paso del Norte region.
Community engagement
Approximately 75 Hunt College students, alumni, faculty, staff and corporate partners joined Project MOVE 2025 at El Pasoans Fighting Hunger, helping prepare food for families across the region.
Read about Project MOVE 2025The Woody and Gayle Hunt Family Foundation’s 2022 gift established a foundation for the college’s long-term work in U.S.–Mexico trade and commerce.
The report traces how that commitment is taking shape through:
Hunt College holds AACSB accreditation in both Business and Accounting, reflecting its commitment to academic quality and continuous improvement.
Read the interactive edition for additional student stories, faculty research, alumni profiles and the college’s priorities for the years ahead.
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Explore earlier years of Hunt College’s progress.