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Leadership transition for SMU Cox

On Friday, June 14, 2024, Matthew B. Myers, the ninth Dean of the Cox School of Business, announced his intention to transition out of his role by the end of the 2024-2025 academic year.

June 14, 2024

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David B. Miller Business Quadrangle Dedicated

Press Releases On Friday, May 3, 2024, SMU Cox dedicated the David B. Miller Business Quadrangle with a ceremony, remarks, and a celebratory lunch.

May 03, 2024

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SMU Cox Honors Alumni Business Success in 2024 Awards

Press Releases The SMU Cox School of Business honored three 2024 Distinguished Alumni and two Outstanding Young Alumni during its Alumni Awards luncheon. The event is held every May at the start of commencement weekend on the SMU campus. Award nominations are submitted to the SMU Cox Alumni Association for consideration by a selection committee.

April 05, 2024

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Two Class of ’24 B.B.A.s Selected as “Best and Brightest” Undergraduate Business Majors

Cox News Mohan Desai ('24) and Lydia Garrett ('24) have been named among Poets&Quants Best & Brightest Undergraduate Business Majors of 2024.

April 04, 2024

Coin Offerings: The Economics of Blockchain-Based Platforms and Their Tokens

Coxtoday Professor Rowena Gan of the ITOM department at SMU Cox published research on the economics of blockchain-based platforms and their tokens.

March 18, 2024

Bond Markets in the Time of COVID

Coxtoday Finance Professor Alex Zhou of SMU Cox and his coauthors wanted to study what happened to bond market liquidity during the time of COVID.

March 08, 2024

William S. Spears Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership

Senior Business Leader Joins SMU Cox Spears Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership

Press Releases Veteran leader Joshua Taylor has joined SMU Cox School of Business as the Executive Director of the William S. Spears Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership. Taylor will be responsible for leading the Institute’s goals, programs and operations, in alignment with the overall mission and vision of SMU Cox, Co-Founding Directors Megha Tolia and Nirav Tolia and benefactor Dr. William S. Spears.

March 07, 2024

Leaders on Leadership Series Continues

Cox News Join us on February 15th, 2024 for the Leaders on Leadership: Fireside Chat Speaker Series with R. Gerald Turner, President of SMU.

February 07, 2024

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Congrats to Chiefs owner Clark Hunt (BBA '87), and former SMU WR turned Chiefs rookie Rashee Rice, for winning Superbowl LVIII!

Cox News Congratulations! SMU Cox Executive Board Member Clark Hunt's Chiefs took their talents to Las Vegas against the 49ers, winning 25 to 22.

February 02, 2024

Leaders on Leadership Series Continues

Cox News Join us for the Leaders on Leadership: Fireside Chat Speaker Series with Ken Hersh, president and CEO of the George W. Bush Presidential Center. The first 100 attendees will receive a free copy of Hersh’s book, The Fastest Tortoise: Winning in Industries I Knew Nothing About.

January 23, 2024

Class Notes from Across the Cox Alumni Network

Coxtoday Review class notes from our Cox School alumni.

January 16, 2024

How the SMU Cox Master’s in Real Estate Program Is Opening Career Doors Across North Texas

Coxtoday Consider pursuit of our new MSRE, Master of Science in Real Estate, here at SMU Cox. This graduate degree gets you in the door of the DFW real estate market.

January 16, 2024

Winter 2024 Quotables: Faculty Share Insights in the Media

Coxtoday Review key quotes from our Winter 2024 CoxToday Magazine.

January 16, 2024

Integrating Energy and Sustainability into a New MS Program

Coxtoday The future of energy and sustainability is fused into a single new SMU Cox Master’s degree, beginning in Fall 2025.

January 16, 2024

The SMU Cox Subiendo Academy Helps Shape a New Generation of Leaders

Coxtoday The goals of the Subiendo Academy are to help students cultivate leadership skills, gain confidence and see themselves at a higher education institution like SMU.

January 16, 2024

Speaker Series Explores What it Takes to be a True Leader

Coxtoday In Fall 2023, SMU Cox School of Business launched its Leadership Speaker Series, which is free to attend and open to the public

January 16, 2024

A Conversation with Ken Hersh

Coxtoday Ken Hersh, President and CEO of the George W. Bush Presidential Center, joins the Cox School for our Leaders on Leadership Series of fireside chats.

January 16, 2024

Business Titans Megha and Nirav Tolia Join the William S. Spears Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership

Coxtoday Business Titans Nirav and Megha Tolia Join SMU Cox’s William S. Spears Institute of Entrepreneurial Leadership as Co-Directors.

January 16, 2024

David B. Miller Business Quadrangle Nears Completion

Coxtoday We approach a new era at the Cox School of Business. Learn about the David B. Miller Business Quadrangle.

January 16, 2024

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SW Graduate School of Banking Foundation Announces New Leadership

Press Releases Following a national search, William T. Chittenden, Ph.D., has been selected as the President and CEO of the SW Graduate School of Banking (SWGSB) Foundation, headquartered at the SMU Cox School of Business. Dr. Chittenden, whose new role took effect earlier this month, most recently served as Chief Academic Officer of SWGSB and Associate Dean for Graduate Programs in the McCoy College of Business at Texas State University. The selection follows previous President and CEO Jeffrey R. Schmid’s appointment to President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City in August 2023.

January 12, 2024

The Wall Street Journal Publishes Bob Lawson Editorial

Cox News Wall Street Journal publishes op ed by SMU Cox's Bob Lawson, Clinical Professor and Jerome M. Fullinwider Centennial Chair in Economic Freedom, on the impact of James Gwartney's work globally.

January 12, 2024

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Power of Persuasion in the Financial Side of the C-Suite

Cox News Being really confident can have its rewards. From the third in a sequel of papers that delve into the characteristics of narcissistic executives and how their personalities impact corporate decision-making and financial performance, SMU Cox Assistant Professor of Accounting Sean Wang further analyzes how the personality trait of narcissism impacts the C-suite through the chief financial officer role.

January 10, 2024

Putting the “SMU” into Smucker’s

Coxtoday Holly Ekizian shares how the SMU Cox Marketing Academy helped prepare her to land a J.M Smucker internship last summer in Ohio.

November 22, 2023

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Healthcare Job Finder Named Fastest-Growing Privately Held Company in Dallas Area

Press Releases The SMU Cox Caruth Institute for Entrepreneurship hosted its annual celebration of the entrepreneurial spirit Thursday night with a gala and awards dinner at the Dallas Hyatt Regency. The alphabetical list of the 2023 Dallas 100 winning companies was released.

November 03, 2023

New Frontiers in Competition and the World’s Most Valuable Brands

Faculty Research In new research, Strategy Professor Wendy Bradley of SMU Cox and Julian Kolev of the U.S. Patents and Trademark Office analyze new products and services in the digital world, which helps in explaining the rise of intangible assets among firms.

October 31, 2023

New Frontiers in Competition and the World’s Most Valuable Brands

Coxtoday When the world’s most valuable brands—Apple, Amazon, Google—enter new digital industries, do they encourage or discourage product market competition? In new research, Strategy Professor Wendy Bradley of SMU Cox and Julian Kolev of the U.S. Patents and Trademark Office analyze new products and services in the digital world, offering explanation about the rise of intangible assets among firms. This entirely new terrain of economic thought effectively blows up classical economic growth models and leans more in Schumpeter’s creative destruction.

October 31, 2023

Power of Persuasion in the Financial Side of the C-Suite

Faculty Research In new research, Wang of SMU Cox and coauthors explore why narcissists are more promotable, enjoy longer tenures, and earn higher compensation than their peers.

October 28, 2023

Proving Gender Bias is Hard: Cox Professors Did, With the Help of a Nobel Prize-Winner

Faculty Research In groundbreaking research, Darius Miller and Ruidi Huang of SMU Cox, with coauthor Erik Mayer, examine gender bias in promotions within the U.S. financial industry.

September 25, 2023

Proving Gender Bias is Hard: Cox Professors Did, With the Help of a Nobel Prize-Winner

Coxtoday The research goes beyond simply documenting that women are promoted less then men, the often-cited gender gap — it shows hard evidence that gender bias can explain why the gender gap exists. Their large-scale sample covers approximately 72,000 workers from over 1,000 mortgage companies, also known as shadow banks.

September 25, 2023

Innovation Economy: Re-thinking Competition for Venture Capital Investment

Coxtoday SMU Cox Professors Nuri Ersahin and Ruidi Huang find that state investment tax credits may deter reputable venture capitalists, altering startup dynamics negatively.

September 19, 2023

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The SMU Cox Spears Institute for Entrepreneurship Names Co-Directors

Cox News Proven business entrepreneurs and executives Megha Tolia and Nirav Tolia have been named co-founding directors of the William S. Spears Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership in SMU Cox School of Business. The Spears Institute is designed to encourage business creation, leadership development and economic growth, strengthening areas that are critical to the future of the Dallas business economy

September 11, 2023

Women of West Africa: Future Leaders Envision the Rewards of Entrepreneurship

Coxtoday In an in-country study, SMU Cox Strategy Professor Wendy Bradley and her coauthor Caroline Fry at the University of Hawai'i highlight how the women of Sierra Leone view the path of entrepreneurship. It is a unique window into how a low-income country, plagued by headwinds, is choosing to move forward with its bright minds, and the role of women in rebuilding that future.

August 31, 2023

Bush Center President and CEO Named Cox School's Inaugural Distinguished Executive in Residence

Cox News The SMU Cox School of Business proudly announces that Ken Hersh, president and chief executive officer of the George W. Bush Presidential Center, has accepted an appointment as the Cox School’s inaugural Distinguished Executive in Residence. This honorary position for distinguished business leaders and preeminent figures is part of an initiative to broaden the School’s influence as a thought leader in business. The 2023-2024 academic year is the first of Hersh’s four-year appointment, with potential for re-appointment.

August 21, 2023

Caleb Messer ('23) named a Poets&Quants 2023 Best & Brightest Executive MBA

Cox News Messer was recognized as “a humble, compassionate, and powerful visionary,” who “seeks to find the best in others, while at the same time seeking to become the best version of himself.” He is currently President and CEO at GME Supply, which was recently acquired by Incline Equity Partners.

August 18, 2023

Southwestern Graduate School of Banking Foundation President/CEO Jeffrey Schmid to lead Kansas City Fed

Press Releases President and CEO of the Southwestern Graduate School of Banking Foundation at SMU Cox School of Business Jeff Schmid has been appointed president and CEO of the Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank. Schmid has been a member of the Cox School’s Executive Board since 2007 and will continue to serve on the Board. Read here for details.

August 02, 2023

SMU Cox Assistant Dean of Diversity and Adjunct Professor Steve Denson explores “What Happens When You Assign a Case in a Different Language?”

Cox News SMU Cox Assistant Dean of Diversity and Adjunct Professor Steve Denson explores “What Happens When You Assign a Case in a Different Language” in an article published with Harvard Business Publishing Education in Inspiring Minds. Read the article to learn more about the beneficial outcomes of this unique teaching approach.

July 26, 2023

Changing Young Lives Through the I AM a Golfer Foundation

Coxtoday SMU Cox School of Business and the I Am a Golfer Foundation preserve Dallas history and change young people’s lives through the game of golf.

July 25, 2023

SMU Cox Honors Distinguished And Outstanding Young Alums

Coxtoday At a luncheon, four distinguished alums were honored. The event was attended by President Turner, Then Dean Myers, and Assistant Dean of Alumni Kevin Knox amongst others.

July 25, 2023

BLC’s First Director Reflects on Its Legacy

Coxtoday Paula Strasser has made the Business Leadership Center at SMU Cox a program worth emulating. After 32 years, she reflects on the program and legacy she leaves.

July 25, 2023

The Future of Sensible Energy: Oil and Gas, Renewables, Texas’ Grid and More

Coxtoday The SMU Cox Maguire Energy Institute organized a symposium where experts discussed the future of sensible energy and role of fossil fuels, renewables and more.

July 25, 2023

Summer 2023 Quotables: Faculty Share Insights in the Media

Coxtoday Faculty at the Cox School are often sourced for insights in local and national media. Review the latest.

July 25, 2023

A New Take on MBA Programs

Coxtoday SMU Cox School of Business’ unique MBA Direct program allows young professionals to receive their MBA without years of professional experience.

July 25, 2023

What Happens When You Outsource Your Brain

Coxtoday SMU Cox School of Business Assistant Professor of Marketing Matthew Fisher studies how reliance on technology distorts our perception of our own cognitive abilities.

July 25, 2023

Cox Commencement May 13, 2023

Coxtoday Review photos from the Spring 2023 SMU Cox Commencement.

July 25, 2023

New Cox Innovation Triad Puts SMU Cox at the Forefront of Entrepreneurship

Coxtoday The Cox Innovation Triad at SMU Cox School of Business allows students to pursue their entrepreneurship skills to address the world’s social challenges.

July 25, 2023

How Decision-Making Research Helps Us Understand Human Nature

Coxtoday SMU Cox School of Business Assistant Professor of Marketing Mili Mormann researches how decision-making impacts businesses, consumers and policymakers alike.

July 25, 2023

Summer 2023 Building Progress

Coxtoday As the new buildings for the Cox School continue top be built, review the progress so far.

July 25, 2023

Affirming Fama: Predicting Foreign Stocks’ Future Returns

Coxtoday In a novel study of foreign stocks, SMU Cox Finance Professor Feng Zhang and coauthors upend the finance literature.

July 13, 2023

A Message from President R. Gerald Turner Regarding Supreme Court Decision

Cox News The U.S. Supreme Court handed down a landmark 6-to-3 decision today (June 29) that selective colleges and universities cannot use race as a factor in admissions. The decision has nationwide implications. SMU President R. Gerald Turner issued the following statement regarding SMU and all its schools, including the Cox School of Business.

June 29, 2023

The Path to a Resilient Texas Power Grid

Coxtoday Energy experts discuss the Texas power grid’s failure during Winter Storm Uri and how to create a more reliable system.

June 21, 2023

The New Nuclear: Insights from the Cox School’s Symposium on Our Energy Future

Coxtoday Industry experts at the Maguire Energy Institute highlight the hopes and challenges of leaning on nuclear energy as a key player in a sustainable energy future.

June 21, 2023

Trending: The Future of Transportation

Coxtoday SMU Cox School of Business hosted the Energy Outlook ’23 symposium, where industry experts discussed the future of transportation.

June 21, 2023

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The ROI of an Online MBA Program

The online MBA programs at SMU Cox are designed to transform students into business leaders by expanding your network and boosting your career.

June 16, 2023

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Preparing for Your Online MBA Interview

The online MBA interview at SMU Cox is a conversation about your career goals. Let our enrollment team get to know you today.

June 14, 2023

Faculty Spotlight: Maribeth Kuenzi

Maribeth Kuenzi, a faculty member in the SMU Cox Online MBA program, believes COVID makes teaching leadership skills more important than ever.

June 09, 2023

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How to Pay for an Online MBA

From scholarships to loans and more, learn how to cover online MBA costs with financial aid tips from SMU Cox. Confidently pursue an MBA and gain a competitive edge.

June 01, 2023

Poets & Quants Names a Cox OMBA One of Its Best & Brightest

Cox News Congratulations to Valecia Harris (OMBA '23), who was honored as a 2023 Poets&Quants Best and Brightest Online MBA. Harris is the first SMU Cox OMBA student to receive this recognition.

May 26, 2023

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Foundational Pillars: The SMU Cox Difference

Learn how SMU's Online MBA program and Foundational Pillars have the right idea when it comes to career preparation.

May 17, 2023

SMU Cox Honors Alumni Business Success in 2023 Awards

Press Releases The SMU Cox School of Business honored three 2023 Distinguished Alumni and two Outstanding Young Alumni during its Alumni Awards luncheon. The event is held every May at the start of commencement weekend on the SMU campus. Award nominations are submitted to the SMU Cox Alumni Association for consideration by a selection committee.

May 12, 2023

Congratulations to Okechi Nwabara, Named in “2023 Best & Brightest MBAs"

Press Releases Okechi Nwabara (MBA '23) was named among the “2023 Best & Brightest MBAs” by Poets & Quants.

May 08, 2023

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How AI is Changing the Face of Business

The SMU Cox School of Business Online MBA prepares students for open roles in the field of AI.

May 01, 2023

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What are the Benefits of Earning Your MBA While Working Full-Time?

Students in part-time online MBA programs who continue to work while earning degrees can make rapid career progress by applying new skills immediately.

April 26, 2023

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Congratulations to Two Cox Students Named in “100 Best & Brightest Undergraduate Business Majors of 2023”

Press Releases Madeline Langley (BBA '23) and Raleigh Dewan (BBA '23) were named among the “100 Best & Brightest Undergraduate Business Majors of 2023” by Poets & Quants.

April 24, 2023

SMU Cox Commencement 2023

Cox News Commencement Day is set for Saturday, May 13. The All-University ceremony will be in Moody Coliseum at 8:30 a.m. Later the same day, Moody Coliseum will also be the site for both the Cox Undergraduate Ceremony at 1:00 p.m. and the Cox Graduate Ceremony at 3:00 p.m.

April 14, 2023

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SMU Cox Honors Academic High-Achievers at 2023 Spring Beta Gamma Sigma Induction

Press Releases SMU Cox honored its academic high-achievers at last week's 2023 Beta Gamma Sigma induction luncheon. The international business honor society welcomed twenty-three BBA students and seventy-three graduate students, representing the top 10% of their respective classes. Induction represents the highest national honor a business student can achieve.

April 11, 2023

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