Events
December 12, 2025
In Person | 10:00 a.m. – Noon
Austin, Texas
Capstone Poster Session (In Person)
Join us for the HDO Capstone Presentation event, where Master’s students will showcase their final projects applying HDO’s multidisciplinary curriculum to real-world challenges. These capstone projects highlight how the humanities and social sciences inform practices across business and nonprofit settings.
Event Location:
UT Austin’s Thompson Conference Center
2405 Robert Dedman Dr. Austin, TX 78712
December 12, 2025
In Person | 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Austin, Texas
Graduation Ceremony (In Person)
Celebrate with HDO faculty and staff as we honor the commencement of our Master’s Class of 2025! Graduates’ family members, friends, colleagues, and other supporters are invited to share in this special occasion recognizing our students’ achievements.
Event Location:
UT Austin’s Thompson Conference Center
2405 Robert Dedman Dr. Austin, TX 78712
January 13, 2026
In Person | 6 – 7 p.m.
Austin, Texas
Coffee with the Director (In Person)
Join us for coffee with the HDO MA director, Dr. Mary Rose, and hear more about the program from our program manager and alumna, Heather Moreau.
Event Location:
UT Austin’s IC2 Building
2815 San Gabriel St., Third Floor, Austin, TX 78705
February 4, 2026
Online | Noon-1 p.m.
Zoom
Master’s Degree Program Information Session (Online)
Join us to learn more about HDO’s 15-month master’s program for professionals. Faculty and staff will join to share their perspectives and answer questions.
On-Demand Webinar
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Brainstorming: Friend or Foe? Turn Chaos into Creativity
Access our on-demand webinar to explore the hidden challenges of brainstorming. Professors Art Markman and Tracy Wuster discuss why brainstorming isn’t always as effective as it seems, highlighting issues like groupthink and idea fixation—and offering insights into how to generate more creative, productive outcomes.
On-Demand Info Session
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MA Program Information Session (Online)
Access our on-demand information session playlist to learn more about HDO’s 15-month master’s program. The program director, shares her perspective and answers common questions.
On-Demand Info Session
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Professional Training Program Information Session (Online)
Access our on-demand information session playlist and hear from HDO program director, Dr. Mary Rose, as she shares details about our one-day courses and four-course certificate programs that can unlock your leadership potential.