Fueling the future

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Building business leaders

SMU is blazing a trail into the next era of business education. We have undertaken a two-year, $140 million renovation and expansion project to provide the facilities needed to train students for an ever-more collaborative and technologically integrated world. Enter our virtual experience to experience the new classrooms and collaborative spaces in our future facilities.

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Fueling the future

Thanks to a community of donors who gave more than $100 million during the first phase of the project, we celebrated the groundbreaking of the Cox School renovation and expansion project on May 6, 2022. Check out this video to learn how our facilities contribute to our overarching vision to foster educational distinction, industry research and business leadership on the Hilltop.

A foundation for excellence

Through the renovation and expansion of its facilities, the Cox School will inspire students, welcome visitors and promote new ways of approaching the Cox School’s unique opportunities and thought-provoking challenges during its second 100 years. We invite you to join our illustrious group of supporters in taking SMU’s enterprising spirit out into the world to benefit current and future generations.

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We thank the donors who make it possible

Many donors have already invested in the future of business education on the Hilltop. Their contributions to the Cox School of Business renovation and expansion project will ignite excellence in our students and inspire innovation on the Hilltop for generations to come.

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Explore the future facilities

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DAVID B. MILLER BUSINESS QUADRANGLE
DAVID B. MILLER BUSINESS QUADRANGLE The principal name for the Cox School’s renovated and expanded facilities, increasing the school’s footprint by 32% and encompassing the existing Fincher, Crow and Maguire buildings; the new Bolin-Bridwell, Shaddock, Sheffield and Southeast halls; and Fincher’s new Heppner Family Commons, as well as the renovated outdoor Plaza and the Katy and Kyle Miller Courtyard.
Sheffield Hall
Sheffield Hall Located in the southwest corner of the Cox School quad, Sheffield Hall will house the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program, the Brierley Institute for Customer Engagement and the JCPenney Center for Retail Excellence, offering modern classrooms designed for collaboration and data-focused problem-solving.
Bolin-Bridwell Hall
Bolin-Bridwell Hall Located in the school’s northwest corner, Bolin-Bridwell Hall will offer a learning environment that mirrors the evolving workplace, using leading-edge technology to build students’ data fluency and act as the home for the Bridwell Institute for Economic Freedom and the Folsom Institute for Real Estate.
Heppner Family Commons
Heppner Family Commons The central hub of the Cox School will provide students and faculty with dynamic, open spaces to spark discussion, promote collaboration and encourage a “9 a.m. to 9 p.m.” environment where new ideas can be shared.
Shaddock Hall
Shaddock Hall Shaddock Hall, in the school’s northeast corner, will foster educational excellence through dedicated spaces for learning, research and collaboration, including the Reading Commons, Academic Affairs and the Clyde/Murphy USA Boardroom.
Southeast Hall
Southeast Hall The new building in the school’s southeast corner will provide students, faculty, staff and visitors with spaces for collaboration and community, featuring the Cox School’s new Bistro, the Business Leadership Center and the South Overlook Lobby, as well as a 32-person seminar room and office spaces.
Crum Family Auditorium
Crum Family Auditorium This expansive space will serve as home to guest lectures, academic presentations and visiting corporate partners with seating for an audience of up to 400, making it one of the largest auditoriums on SMU’s campus.
Duda Business Library
Duda Family Business Library A specialized library located on the lower level near the Behavioral Science Lab will offer career preparedness programs and cutting-edge technology along with resources for in-depth research in real estate, marketing, risk management and operations management, among other topics.
Courtyard
Katy and Kyle Miller Courtyard A sprawling, revamped outdoor space in the heart of the SMU campus and Cox School promises collaborative discourse, thought-provoking instruction and engaging events in an airy, open environment centrally connecting the school’s numerous facilities.
Bistro
Bistro A crucial space for productivity and collaboration, the Bistro will support a “9 a.m. to 9 p.m.” environment in the neighboring Commons, offering faculty and students quality food options and expanded hours to fuel academic activity.
Career Management Center
Career Management Center An expansive, centrally located, 6,600-square-foot center dedicated to the development and career advancement of Cox School students will include a kitchen; multiple changing rooms for job interviews; and 12 dedicated meeting rooms for interviews with corporate partners, company information sessions, career coaching, resume-building assistance, career workshops and cultivated networking events.
GRADUATE ADMISSIONS SUITE
GRADUATE ADMISSIONS SUITE An expansive 3,620-square-foot suite on the third floor will be centrally located overlooking the Katy and Kyle Miller Courtyard and adjacent to the Cooper Terrace. The suite will be home to the admissions offices for the Cox School’s growing graduate programs.
PLAZA
PLAZA An expansive outdoor gathering space between Bolin-Bridwell Hall and Sheffield Hall will have room for expanded foot traffic, sitting areas for student collaboration and direct access to the sprawling Katy and Kyle Miller Courtyard.
COOPER TERRACE
COOPER TERRACE The Cooper Terrace is a rooftop event space that will be designed to take advantage of the North Texas seasons for outdoor events, receptions and academic gatherings. The Cooper Terrace will overlook the Turner Centennial Quadrangle and Crain Family Centennial Promenade and offer striking views of SMU’s campus.
Dean's Suite
Dean’s Suite At the epicenter of Cox School of Business operations, the suite will house the dean’s office and his administrative team as well as the JPMorgan Chase Parlor. The inviting and functional space will support collaborations with industry partners and Dallas leadership representatives, while still being available to the school’s faculty, staff and students.
CLYDE/MURPHY USA BOARDROOM
CLYDE/MURPHY USA BOARDROOM A premier second-floor space, the school's only conference room will offer an expansive view of the new hub of Cox School, the Heppner Family Commons. The Clyde/Murphy USA Boardroom will facilitate seating for up to 20, allowing for deliberation and collaboration among colleagues and valued University partners.
Center/Institute Suites
Center/Institute Suites Dedicated spaces for each of the Cox School’s 10 institutes and centers – including the Brierley Institute for Customer Engagement, the Bridwell Institute for Economic Freedom, the Caruth Institute for Entrepreneurship, the EnCap Investments and LCM Group Alternative Asset Management Center/Don Jackson Center for Financial Studies, the Robert and Courtyard Margaret Folsom Institute for Real Estate, the Maguire Energy Institute and the Albert W. Niemi Center for Economic Growth and Leadership Development, among others – will provide unique, dynamic facilities to support the students of Cox School and SMU, including administrative offices, meeting rooms and spaces to host workshops and presentations.
MCGUIRE FAMILY SUITE FOR BBA ADMISSIONS, ACADEMIC ADVISING AND RECORDS
MCGUIRE FAMILY SUITE FOR BBA ADMISSIONS, ACADEMIC ADVISING AND RECORDS A hub for BBA student advancement and recruitment will include offices for undergraduate administration and records. The suite will also include spaces for academic advising and assistance.
COMMONS OVERLOOK
COMMONS OVERLOOK This open, inviting expanse between the Commons and the EY Gallery will provide sweeping views of the Commons and Katy and Kyle Miller Courtyard, easy access via a striking, central stairway and additional study spaces and collaboration areas.
DISTANCE LEARNING LAB
DISTANCE LEARNING LAB A 2,000-square-foot suite featuring state-of-the-art spaces for various forms of online instruction will house synchronous studio-style classrooms with advanced recording equipment and video walls capable of displaying up to 35 remote students for more immersive instruction, as well as studios for filming on-demand lectures, with real-time editing capabilities.
BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE LAB
BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE LAB A 1,700-square-foot lab prominently located near the Crum Family Auditorium will offer a broad range of market research opportunities in controlled environments with 35 technology-driven workstations, including various forms of monitoring and control of thermal, visual and auditory cues for individual study.
FACULTY LOUNGE
FACULTY LOUNGE A dedicated space at the heart of the faculty floor on the second level, adjacent to the EnCap Investments and LCM Group Alternative Asset Management Center/Don Jackson Center for Financial Studies and the Albert W. Niemi Center for Economic Growth and Leadership, will encourage Cox School faculty to share expertise, celebrate individual and departmental accomplishments and collaborate in groundbreaking research and innovation.
CLASSROOMS
CLASSROOMS Dynamic, upgraded academic spaces will include traditional lecture halls, cluster-style classrooms and hybrid model classrooms that enhance the educational experience through revolutionary technology, project-based learning, modern pedagogy and collaborative research. Tour classroom naming opportunities in our virtual experience. Pictured: example of a cluster-style classroom.

Spaces to spark new ideas

Floor plan lower level

Reserved spaces

  • 1 Heppner Family Commons
  • 2 Beth and Barry Kitt Suite for the Kitt Investment and Trading Center
  • 3 Crum Family Auditorium
  • 4 Duda Family Business Library
  • 5 Crow Gallery

Naming opportunities

  • 6 Maguire Energy Institute Suite
  • 7 Career Management Center Suite
  • 8 Behavioral Science Lab
  • 9 Distance Learning Lab
  • 10 Bistro
  • 11 Reading Commons
  • 12 Lower Level Wing
  • 13 Mezzanine Wing

Other opportunities include the Student Success Center (Testing Center) and several classrooms.

 

Reserved spaces

  • 1 EY Gallery
  • 2 Gina and Tucker Bridwell Suite for the Bridwell Institute for Economic Freedom
  • 3 Katy and Kyle Miller Courtyard
  • 4 McGuire Family Suite for BBA Admissions, Academic Advising and Records
  • 5 Morris Foundation Suite for Graduate Student Services
  • 6 Griege Family Lobby – Maguire Building
  • 7 Benners Family Lobby – Crow Building
  • 8 Rimer Family Suite for Alumni Relations and External Affairs

Naming opportunities

  • 9 Commons Overlook
  • 10 Dean’s Suite
  • 11 Plaza
  • 12 North Wing
  • 13 South Wing

Other opportunities include the Graduate Student Lounge, Overlook Lobbies, suite housing the Business Leadership Center, and several classrooms.

Floor plan level two

Reserved spaces

  • 1 Clyde/Murphy USA Boardroom

Naming opportunities

  • Center/Institute Suites
  • 2 Brierley Institute for Customer Engagement
  • 3 Caruth Institute for Entrepreneurship
  • 4 Folsom Institute for Real Estate
  • 5 Albert W. Niemi Center for Economic Growth and Leadership Development
  • 6 EnCap Investments and LCM Group Alternative Asset Management Center/Don Jackson Center for Financial Studies
  • 7 Faculty Lounge
  • 8 Faculty Wing – North
  • 9 Faculty Wing – South

Other opportunities include the Engaged [Global] Learning Suite, Seminar Room, and Faculty Wing Lobbies, as well as suites housing the Caruth Institute for Entrepreneurship and Niemi Center for Economic Growth and Leadership Development.

Floor plan level 3

Reserved spaces

  • 1 Cooper Terrace
  • 2 Georgas Terrace Lobby

Naming opportunities

  • 3 Graduate Admissions Suite
  • 4 East Wing

Fund the future

For information about giving opportunities in support of the renovation and expansion of Cox School of Business facilities, please contact Ashley Pitts, Director of Development, at 214-768-4988 or apitts@smu.edu.

To see how our community members are igniting the future of the Cox School, view the list of current donors to the Cox renovation and expansion project.

A foundation for excellence

Through the renovation and expansion of its facilities, the Cox School will inspire students, welcome visitors and promote new ways of approaching the Cox School’s unique opportunities and thought-provoking challenges during its second 100 years. We invite you to join our illustrious group of supporters in taking SMU’s enterprising spirit out into the world to benefit current and future generations.

Cox expansion conceptual rendering
Give now