Rob Heidrick

Rob Heidrick
Writer
McCombs School of Business

Born and raised in Austin, writer Rob Heidrick has spent several years as a contributor and editor at local magazines and community newspapers. He earned an English degree from Davidson College in 2006 and a Master’s in Journalism from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University in 2008. Before joining the Texas Enterprise staff in November 2010, he was a senior editor at Community Impact Newspaper, overseeing three publications in Williamson County.

Posts by Rob Heidrick

5 Supreme Court Rulings That Will Change How America Does Business
Hobby Lobby wasn’t the only case on the Court’s latest docket that could have a lasting impact on corporations and consumers.

Report Outlines Top Challenges for Black Entrepreneurs
African-American business owners say professional training and better access to decision-makers could help their companies thrive, a UT survey shows.

Having Kids Probably Won't Destroy the Planet
We can offset the effects of overpopulation by living efficiently, reducing waste, and supporting families, says UT researcher Sheril Kirshenbaum.

UT Researcher Puts Energy Efficiency in the Spotlight
Recent surveys reveal a lack of understanding about energy issues among the American public, says Sheril Kirshenbaum, director of the UT Energy Poll.

Infographic: What Makes a Wall Street Analyst Tick?
Financial analysts walk a fine line as they balance their duties to serve their clients, build relationships with corporate managers, and follow the law.

First-Year Profs Bring Expertise in Stats, Economics, and Roller Derby
The newest members of the McCombs faculty approach research topics such as social media, organ donation, golf scoring, mortgage debt and machine learning.

Longhorn Network Salutes Whinston’s Spam Crusade
McCombs Professor Andrew Whinston has helped identify more than 20,000 companies that are broadcasting spam emails into inboxes around the globe.

Energy Technology Powers New Opportunities for Women
In addition to improving health, safety, and economic growth in the developing world, access to clean and efficient energy technologies could also spark advancements in gender equality.

2014: The Year of the Rebound
The economy is improving at a modest pace, and business experts expect that trend to continue in the years ahead. In Texas, technology startups are helping to usher in the return to prosperity.

Why We Lie to Avoid Losing
Research indicates that we hate losses about twice as much as we enjoy gains. This tendency causes some people to bend the truth to avoid harming their reputation.
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