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Press Releases The SMU Cox School of Business honored two 2026 Distinguished Alumni and two Outstanding Young Alumni at its Alumni Awards luncheon. Nominations are submitted to the SMU Cox Alumni Association and reviewed by a selection committee.

Faculty Research Glass bottles have been making a comeback, especially as a premium product. On a trip to Central Market in Dallas, Assistant Professor Savannah Tang had her first brush with glass-bottled milk from a local farm. Sparking her study’s interest, Tang reveals an analytical way of mapping out when different packaging strategies work for all stakeholders. Her research shows what levers companies—states and countries too—can pull to encourage sustainable packaging, when choosing between glass or eco-friendly plastic.

Press Releases Through rankings in categories of career, academics, and admissions, P&Q ranked the SMU Cox B.B.A. as number 25 in the nation.

Cox News Through rankings in categories of career, academics, and admissions, Poets & Quants ranked the SMU Cox B.B.A. as number 25 in the nation.

Faculty Research New research by Xue (Jane) Tan shows that donation-matching strategies that work in traditional fundraising can sometimes discourage giving in online civic crowdfunding, where real-time transparency changes donor behavior. By analyzing a decade of campaigns on Goteo.org, the study finds that goal-based matching can be more effective than visible dollar-for-dollar matches—especially depending on the type of social project being funded.

Faculty Research Can AI be effective in identifying mergers and acquisitions candidates and getting deals across the finish line? First and foremost, your data needs to be accurate and relevant. In new research, Xia and coauthor Walker analyze when AI works well in deals and when it does not. They found deal performance improved when firms had alignment in technology capabilities and were from a related industry. Technological capability alone isn't enough—success depends on deploying AI where relevant data exists—and recognizing its limitations.

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Press Releases The SMU Cox Full-Time MBA now ranks among Fortune's Top 25 Best Business Schools and MBA Programs for 2026.

Press Releases The redesigned leadership initiative focuses on navigating across cultures.

Coxtoday Visual content shapes online decisions, but its impact is hard to measure. New research from SMU Cox Marketing Professor Gijs Overgoor and coauthors examines how AI and neuroscience can reveal how consumers respond to advertising images and what drives click-through behavior.

Faculty Research Visual content shapes online decisions, but its impact is hard to measure. New research from SMU Cox Marketing Professor Gijs Overgoor and coauthors examines how AI and neuroscience can reveal how consumers respond to advertising images and what drives click-through behavior.

Coxtoday SMU Cox Marketing Professor Gijs Overgoor and coauthors study large-language models (LLMs) to see how capable they are in identifying performance for video ad creative. While AI models—with LLMs the visible workhorses of AI—show promise for scaling advertising research, fine-tuning with domain-specific training data is essential.

Faculty Research SMU Cox Marketing Professor Gijs Overgoor and coauthors study large-language models (LLMs) to see how capable they are in identifying performance for video ad creative. While AI models—with LLMs the visible workhorses of AI—show promise for scaling advertising research, fine-tuning with domain-specific training data is essential.

Coxtoday Resale clothing platforms like ThredUp, The RealReal, and Vestiaire have transformed how consumers think about secondhand clothing. The resale fashion market is booming, even outpacing traditional retail fivefold in 2024. In new research, information technology professor Sreekumar Bhaskaran of SMU Cox and coauthor Stephen Gilbert sort through the economics and social benefit of resale channels. Industry claims by some firms about sustainability benefits of resale channels are mixed, according to the findings.

Faculty Research Resale clothing platforms like ThredUp, The RealReal, and Vestiaire have transformed how consumers think about secondhand clothing. The resale fashion market is booming, even outpacing traditional retail fivefold in 2024. In new research, information technology professor Sreekumar Bhaskaran of SMU Cox and coauthor Stephen Gilbert sort through the economics and social benefit of resale channels. Industry claims by some firms about sustainability benefits of resale channels are mixed, according to the findings.

Press Releases Megha Tolia, co-founder at the Spears Institute, has been named a Global Ambassador.

Press Releases Last week, the Caruth Institute for Entrepreneurship - in partnership with the Spears Institute - celebrated entrepreneurs in its annual 2025 Dallas 100™ Awards Gala.

Coxtoday No stranger to overcoming challenges, Angelika Leskovskaya recently reached new heights—literally—as just one of four women out of 17 climbers to take on the ZERO Peaks Challenge 2025.

Coxtoday In collaboration with co-authors, Kumar Venkataraman shares research on the efficacy retail investors can still have against institutional traders.

Coxtoday ITOM professors Amit Basu and Sree Bhaskaran collaborated with co-author to highlight evolution of online dating platforms and match tactics.

Faculty Research In collaboration with co-authors, Kumar Venkataraman shares research on the efficacy retail investors can still have against institutional traders.

Faculty Research In collaboration with co-authors, Kumar Venkataraman shares research on the efficacy retail investors can still have against institutional traders.

Coxtoday The 10th dean of SMU Cox describes what drew him to the role as well as his vision for the next steps in the Cox School’s journey.

Press Releases The new Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Business prepares Cox students to leverage AI for innovation and application across industries.

Coxtoday At the end of his transformative eight-year tenure, the outgoing dean and his colleagues reflect upon how he launched a “new era” for SMU Cox.

Coxtoday With her deep background in academic research and startup leadership, Emily Choi brings a wealth of experience to her new role as executive director of the Caruth Institute.

Coxtoday This year’s honorees are James Landen, Sr., William Shaddock, Gloria Salinas and Amrita Vir.

Coxtoday Through his research, the associate professor of finance aims to help companies adapt and thrive in an increasingly volatile world.

Coxtoday When it came time to make a college decision, these children of Cox School faculty and staff didn’t have to search too far to find a world-class education.

Coxtoday In his final commencement speech as head of the Cox School, he challenges graduates to use their positions and companies for good.

Coxtoday Recent research out of the Finance department, led by Xiaowen Hu, shows that the best firms are using strategies of AI alongside human expertise. Vast amounts of data can be expertly and quickly analyzed like never before.

Faculty Research Recent research out of the Finance department, led by Xiaowen Hu, shows that the best firms are using strategies of AI alongside human expertise. Vast amounts of data can be expertly and quickly analyzed like never before.

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Coxtoday Haendler, assistant professor, presents new research on how mobile technology advancements by larger banks have stiffened competition for local, smaller banks. Smaller banks typically excel at relationship building and local lending.

Faculty Research Haendler, assistant professor, presents new research on how mobile technology advancements by larger banks have stiffened competition for local, smaller banks. Smaller banks typically excel at relationship building and local lending.

Cox News Beginning June 1, Todd Milbourn will serve as the 10th Dean of the Cox School of Business.

Coxtoday Carlos De Dios says bringing tax relief to underserved communities in Dallas had a powerful impact on his worldview.

Coxtoday SMU Cox celebrates visionary donors with a gala at the David B. Miller Business Quadrangle.

Coxtoday Wayne Taylor’s latest work examines how the surge in online gambling has impacted state tax revenues and increases in irresponsible gambling.

Coxtoday The latest from SMU faculty in the media.

Coxtoday Founded in 2020 by Class of 2018 alumni Steven McCarthy and John Dallager, canned cocktail brand Toucan is pioneering a brand-new beverage category.

Coxtoday Inside the Cox School’s mission to fill a growing need for Dallas-Fort Worth’s healthcare leaders of tomorrow.

Coxtoday Embraced by Cox students, faculty and staff, the new David B. Miller Business Quadrangle inspires collaboration and camaraderie.

Coxtoday While the Cox School's renovation and expansion has been high-profile, the need for scholarships is arguably more important than ever.

Coxtoday The latest from SMU faculty in the media.

Coxtoday Enhanced by Dallas’ “Ya’ll Street” status, climbing enrollment in the Cox School’s B.B.A. program reflects a national trend.

Coxtoday The state-of-the art space is equipped to enhance behavioral research methods for students and faculty alike.

Press Releases SMU Cox welcomes Maria Stamolis, a veteran real estate executive, as full-time clinical professor, bringing 30+ years of industry expertise to students.

Press Releases The SMU Cox School of Business and its Maguire Energy Institute are launching a new graduate degree program: the Master of Science in Energy and Sustainability Management (MSESM).

Coxtoday The SMU Cox MBA is marking 75 transformative years of preparing the next generation of leaders to take on the business challenges of today and the future.

Coxtoday Balancing her Online MBA studies at SMU Cox with about eight hours of triathlon training per day, Dallas native Ariana Luterman attributes her drive to the power of goal setting.

Press Releases The SMU Cox Caruth Institute for Entrepreneurship hosted its annual celebration of the entrepreneurial spirit Tuesday night with a gala and awards dinner at the Dallas Hyatt Regency. The alphabetical list of the 2024 Dallas 100 winning companies was released.

Faculty Research SMU Cox professor Wayne Taylor recently conducted research explores online gambling legalization, analyzing its impact on tax revenue and gambling behavior across states.

Coxtoday In the paper, "Avengers Assemble! When Digital Piracy Increases Box Office Demand," Strategy Professor Wendy Bradley of SMU Cox and coauthors explore how digital piracy impacts the demand for creative goods, specifically movies, with broad implications for the digital world.

Coxtoday How does under-representation of minorities matter when getting a loan for a home? “Arguably, the residential mortgage market is probably the most important credit market for households in the U.S.,” Finance Professor Ruidi Huang of SMU Cox notes about research, forthcoming in the Journal of Finance. Mortgage lending in the U.S. has traditionally been viewed as a place where hard information dominates. The study suggests that minority loan officers may use more soft information signals about minority borrowers, which makes a difference.

Coxtoday Digital inequality limits access to resources. Removing data caps actually boosts education, aiding disadvantaged groups. Read the research from ITOM Professor Karthik Babu Nattamai Kannan.

Faculty Research In the paper, "Avengers Assemble! When Digital Piracy Increases Box Office Demand," Strategy Professor Wendy Bradley of SMU Cox and coauthors explore how digital piracy impacts the demand for creative goods, specifically movies, with broad implications for the digital world.

Faculty Research In a recently published paper titled “Experiencing Nature Leads to Healthier Food Choices,” SMU Cox Marketing Professor Maria Langlois, with co-author Pierre Chandon, explore how exposure to nature encourages healthier food choices.

Coxtoday Beachum’s appearance capped the first year of the Leaders on Leadership speaker series at Cox, in which celebrated professionals in their fields discuss their philosophies of leadership with students and the general public.

Coxtoday Maria Langlois, Assistant Professor at the Cox School, published co-authored research on the positive experiences of nature on one's food choices.

Coxtoday Bitcoin mining requires enormous amounts of cheap energy. In this article, we talk to 360 Mining, whose founders say the solution is natural gas.

Coxtoday Whitney Wolfe Herd’s career as a leader recently came full circle when she spoke at SMU Cox’s Leaders on Leadership event series to a packed room of listeners.

Coxtoday The SMU ACC membership ushers the school into a transformative new era. Read more about the changes leadership is anticipating.

Coxtoday SMU and the Cox community dedicate the David B. Miller Business Quadrangle.