Programs & Events

Empower Hour: Hot Takes for a Cool Career

Hear from Dr. Melissa Murphy, founder of The Pitch Academy & McCombs School of Business lecturer, on her entrepreneurial story and advice to her younger self on networking, putting yourself out there and using your voice confidently.

May 3, 2021, 5:00–6:00 PM // Online Event // Add to your Google Calendar

SHEspeaks: Persuasive Communication with Dr. Melissa Murphy

The SHEspeaks series aims to equip both students to join the modern workforce (helping them to better adapt to the evolving nature of work) and those wanting to start their own businesses. The series will do this by teaching the entrepreneurial mindset: a set of skills that enable people to identify and make the most of opportunities, overcome and learn from setbacks, and succeed in a variety of settings.

May 4, 2021, 2:00–3:00 PM // Online Event // Add to your Google Calendar

SHEreads #2: Cowgirl Power by Gay Gaddis

We are so excited to announce the launch of SHEreads Cohort #2! #SHEreads is a self-paced book club with optional guided questions and informal discussion over #Slack. Tune in at the end of the cohort to hear from Gay Gaddis herself, at an exclusive #SHEreads event.

April 29, 2021, 1:00–2:00 PM // Online Event // Add to your Google Calendar

Female Founder Pitch Competition

The Female Founder Pitch Competition showcases emerging businesses and technologies that are paving the way to have a significant impact on the world. Open to all UT Austin undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, alumnae, and startup ecosystem women-founders, this startup competition aims to highlight innovation happening in the heart of Texas.

October 20, 2021 // Add to your Google Calendar