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SMU Cox Spears Institute Appoints Megha Tolia as Global Ambassador

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

January 15, 2026

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2025 Dallas 100™ Startups Contribute Billions to DFW Economy

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.

November 24, 2025

New Degree Prepares Future Leaders to Drive AI Innovation

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.

August 05, 2025

Congratulations to Two Cox Students Named in “100 Best & Brightest Undergraduate Business Majors of 2025"

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April 08, 2025

Veteran Real Estate Executive Joins SMU Cox School of Business as Clinical Professor

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.

January 31, 2025

New M.S. Degree in Energy and Sustainability Management

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).

December 19, 2024

Annual SMU Cox Dallas 100™ Awards Gala Honors DFW Entrepreneurship

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.

November 15, 2024

The platform party, including the principal donors of the David B. Miller Business Quadrangle, cut the ribbon at the dedication ceremony.

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

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

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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

Photo of representatives of companies at 2023 Winners at Dallas 100

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

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 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

Photo of Madeline Langley and Raleigh Dewan, named in 100 BBAs Best and Brightest 2023 by Poets and Quants

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

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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

Professor Michael Davis speaks to CSPAN in an interview

Professor Michael Davis, Interviewed by C-SPAN on Federal Banking Regulations

Press Releases SMU Cox Clinical Professor Michael Davis appeared on C-SPAN’s Washington Journal to discuss possible causes and implications of the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank.

March 16, 2023

"Battle for Banking in Mexico" - MBAs Participate in Global Immersion Course: War Games

Press Releases A group of eighteen SMU Cox MBA students recently traveled to Mexico City to “Battle for Banking in Mexico” with MBA students from IPADE Business School.

March 06, 2023

Dallas Regional Chamber Athena Awards - March 2023

Dr. Candice Lucas-Bledsoe Honored with the Athena Leadership Award® by the Dallas Regional Chamber

Press Releases Dr. Candice Lucas-Bledsoe, director of the Action Research Center in Dallas and SMU Cox Executive Education facilitator, will be honored with the Athena Leadership Award® by the Dallas Regional Chamber on March 9th. The award recognizes "exceptional women who excel in their careers, contribute to their communities, and develop future leaders."

March 06, 2023

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Dallas Business Journal Leaders in Diversity Awards 2023

Press Releases SMU Cox alumni were honored at the 2023 Dallas Business Journal Leaders in Diversity awards. As a sponsor of the event, we are honored to celebrate Tina Bowers (MBA '04) and Cristina Candia Lopez (GMCP), who were both recognized for their outstanding leadership in the DE&I space. Ms. Bowers, Vice President, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer for Children's Health, encouraged her peers to stay excited and passionate as intentional #DEI changemakers. Congratulations to Tina, Cristina, and all the 2023 honorees.

February 24, 2023

(Left to Right) Andy Webster, Regional VP, AppleOne/ActOne Group, sponsor of the Dallas 100 CEO Reception; Keynote speaker John Merris, Solo Brands CEO; Shelby Benton, Vice President, Dallas Business Journal; Dallas 100 co-sponsor; Simon Mak, Caruth Institute for Entrepreneurship Executive Director.

CEOs of Dallas Area's Fastest-Growing Privately Held Companies Celebrate Entrepreneurship

Press Releases The SMU Cox Caruth Institute for Entrepreneurship kicked off its annual celebration of the entrepreneurial spirit Thursday night with a networking reception at the Cox School of Business Collins Executive Center on the SMU campus. The alphabetical list of the 2022 Dallas 100 winning companies was released.

October 07, 2022

Jeff Schmid, President and CEO of Southwest Graduate School of Banking

Southwestern Graduate School of Banking Foundation Announces New Leadership

Press Releases Jeff Schmid joins the Southwestern Graduate School of Banking (SWGSB) Foundation, headquartered at SMU’s Cox School of Business, as president and CEO effective Sept. 1. Schmid’s move comes as current President and CEO S. Scott MacDonald, Ph.D., retires from the position after 24 years of service.

September 01, 2021

Dallas Startup Week |August 1 - 5, 2021

Press Releases Dallas Startup Week brings together entrepreneurs and change-makers for a week-long experience, described as the largest entrepreneurial event in North Texas, to exchange ideas, collaborate, and grow alongside the 10th largest startup ecosystem in the US.

This year, Dallas Startup Week will be hosted in person at SMU Cox School of Business and Online through Brushfire.

Click to learn more and register.

July 06, 2021

SMU Cox Dallas 100™ Names Clavis Capital Partners Area’s Fastest Growing Entrepreneurial Business

Press Releases The event marks the Caruth Institute’s 30th Dallas 100 awards ceremony. It was live-streamed this year because of COVID-19. The online presentation was facilitated by business-to-business media provider MarketScale, one of this year’s Dallas 100 honorees.

February 18, 2021

SMU Cox Dallas 100 Announces 100 Fastest Growing, Privately Held Companies in Dallas Area

Press Releases The SMU Cox Caruth Institute for Entrepreneurship has released the names of the entrepreneurial businesses that made it into this year’s coveted list of Dallas 100 companies.

October 27, 2020

SMU Cox Extends GMAT/GRE Test-Optional Policy

Press Releases SMU Cox will continue to streamline application requirements, most notably its GMAT/GRE test-optional policy, for all SMU Cox graduate programs through August 2021.

September 02, 2020

SMU Cox Announces New MBA Program: Cox MBA Direct

Press Releases The Cox School of Business announced today the Cox MBA Direct, a new path toward earning a Master of Business Administration (MBA) for recent college graduates with less than two years of post-degree work experience, including Class of 2020 graduates completing their undergraduate degrees this month. The new Cox MBA Direct program will allow recent college graduates who are working full-time to begin MBA studies online upon completion of their undergraduate degree. It will also prepare them to secure MBA-level employment by obtaining needed work experience as they complete their MBA degree.

May 06, 2020

Raynelle “Raye” Anwukah honored by Poets&Quants among Best & Brightest 2020 MBAs

Press Releases Congratulations, Raynelle “Raye” Anwukah, Cox Full-Time MBA Class of 2020, for being recognized among the 2020 Best & Brightest MBAs by Poets&Quants. “In her nearly two years in the SMU Cox Full-Time MBA program, Raynelle “Raye” Anwukah has shown incredible resiliency, leadership, and growth . . . Raye has also exemplified extraordinary leadership skills. She is a merit scholar, a Forté fellow and an officer in five Cox graduate clubs.”

May 05, 2020

SMU Cox Announces GMAT/GRE Waivers and Extended Application Deadline

Press Releases SMU Cox Graduate Admissions waives GMAT, GRE, TOEFL, & Executive Assessment requirements until September 2020. Graduate Admissions will also consider applicants for Fall 2020 until August 2, 2020.

April 02, 2020

Cox School Announces 2020 Alumni Honorees

Press Releases The SMU Cox School of Business will honor four alumni at its annual Distinguished Alumni and Outstanding Young Alumni Awards Luncheon on Friday, May 1. This year’s Distinguished Alumni Awards honorees will be Kelly H. Compton, BBA ’79 and William (Bill) A. Hall, BBA ’67 and MBA ‘68. The 2020 Outstanding Young Alumni honors will go to Mark A. Lau, BBA ’06 and Courtney N. Naudo, BBA ’01.

March 05, 2020

Perkins, Cox Offer Sequenced Graduate Degree Programs

Press Releases Perkins School of Theology and Cox School of Business announce the creation of cooperative, sequenced degree programs between the two Southern Methodist University graduate schools.

March 04, 2020

Maguire Energy Institute Honors Two Prominent Energy Leaders

Press Releases The Maguire Energy Institute at SMU Cox School of Business will present Kenneth Hersh, president and chief executive officer of George W. Bush Presidential Center, with the L. Frank Pitts Energy Leadership Award at a luncheon ceremony Friday, February 21, on the SMU campus.

February 19, 2020

Farmers Branch-based Ontronics Takes Top Entrepreneurial Spot in Dallas

Press Releases The Dallas 100, the Caruth Institute’s annual celebration of the entrepreneurial spirit, announced the fastest-growing, privately-held companies in rank order from No. 100 to No. 1 before a crowd of nearly 1,000 people at the Omni Hotel Thursday in downtown Dallas.

November 22, 2019

Marketing Experts Explore How and Whether Customer Engagement plus Customer Experience Equals Marketing Success

Press Releases How do high profile companies gain and keep customers in today’s disruptive, competitive market? The Brierley Institute for Customer Engagement ponders whether “Customer Engagement plus Customer Experience” offers the solution. “CE + CX = A Winning Formula” was the title of a lively panel discussion hosted by the Brierley Institute for Customer Engagement October 30 at the SMU Cox School of Business.

November 06, 2019

Three High Profile Energy Industry Leaders Honored at SMU Cox

Press Releases The Maguire Energy Institute at SMU Cox School of Business presented Tim Leach, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Concho Resources Inc., with the L. Frank Pitts Energy Leadership Award at a sold-out luncheon ceremony on Tuesday, April 9 on the SMU campus. At the same event, two iconic oil industry entrepreneurs and longtime supporters of SMU, Bobby B. Lyle and Cary M. Maguire, were honored with the Maguire Energy Institute Pioneer Award.

April 09, 2019

Preparing Tomorrow’s Marketing Students Begins with Well-Prepared Educators

Press Releases The rapidly changing field of customer engagement — how marketers attract long term customer brand loyalty — was the focus of the third annual Professors Institute at SMU Cox. The school’s Brierley Institute for Customer Engagement hosted the event in January, in partnership with Marketing EDGE, a national nonprofit with a track record of connecting students, academics and professionals to the resources they need to stay ahead.

January 30, 2019

SMU Cox Latino Leadership Initiative Showcased at Hispanic Leadership Summit

Press Releases LLI Director Shares Perspectives on Higher Education’s role in Advancing Latinos

January 30, 2019

Latest Hart Gift Advances Technology, Innovation & Entrepreneurship at SMU

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January 25, 2019

SMU Cox Launches New Online MBA

Press Releases The program, now open for enrollment, will expand access to wider audience of business professionals to provide data-centric offerings.

December 13, 2018

Premier Marketing Experts Opine about Engaging Customers in a World of Disruption

Press Releases How do businesses use Customer Engagement as a competitive tool to combat disruption? A panel of marketing experts pondered that question at a recent symposium titled “Engaging Customers in a World of Disruption,” hosted by the Brierley Institute for Customer Engagement at SMU Cox School of Business.

November 29, 2018

Press Releases The state-of-the-art Sheffield Lab will give students a unique experiential learning opportunity as they prepare to enter the energy industry. The hands-on learning space is dedicated solely to the advancement of energy investment-related education.

October 16, 2015

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