Building business leaders

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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 create the David B. Miller Business Quadrangle – 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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Overview video

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 David B. Miller Business Quadrangle on May 6, 2022. Check out this video to learn how the Cox School 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.

As of March 2023

$25 million lead donor

David B. Miller ’72, ’73 and Carolyn L. Miller and The David B. Miller Family Foundation

$5 million – $24.9 million

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Jane R. Bolin and Pat S. Bolin ’73

Gina L. Bridwell and Tucker S. Bridwell ’73, ’74

Gary T. Crum ’69 and Sylvie P. Crum

Fritz Duda and Mary Lee Duda and The Fritz and Mary Lee Duda Foundation

Aurelia C. Heppner and Brad K. Heppner ’88

Katy A. Miller and Kyle D. Miller ’01

Kim M. Shaddock and William C. Shaddock ’74

Bryan S. Sheffield ’01 and Sharoll M. Sheffield

$1 million – $4.9 million

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Allison T. Benners and Frederick H. Benners, Jr. ’90, ’97

Jennifer Tucker Clyde ’85 and R. Andrew Clyde ’85 and Murphy USA

Susan Smith Cooper ’62

Harlan R. Crow and Katherine Raymond Crow ’94

Katherine E. Georgas and William J. Georgas

Bert A. Getz, Jr. ’89 and Susan Getz

Mark C. Griege ’81 and Peggy Griege

Barry M. Kitt and Beth M. Kitt

Michael T. McGuire ’05 and Natalie K. McGuire

Morris Foundation

$100,000 – $999,999

Lawson C. Allen and Mary Lauren Allen

Katherine J. Bayne and Samuel G. Bayne, II

Lackland H. Bloom, III ’95, ’97

Jilene K. Boghetich ’76 and Tony Boghetich ’75

Angela K. Christopher and Gregory L. Christopher

Jeffrey B. Craig and Aisha Haque

Candise B. Dunleavy and Kevin B. Dunleavy, Sr.

Kristine S. Johnson and Scott A. Johnson ’86

Laura R. Lodwick and Peter A. Lodwick ’77, ’80

Bobby B. Lyle ’67

Heidi W. Perry and Timothy E. Perry

Robert Glenn Rapp Foundation

Robert E. Richey

Jane L. Rimer and Kirk L. Rimer ’89

Leigh Schomburg Ryan ’97

Charles A. Schumacher ’79

$25,000 – $99,999

Anthony L. Abbattista and Elizabeth H. Abbattista

Lynn Alexander and Christopher E. Morris

Carrie McCune Katigan ’89 and Steven M. Katigan ’89, ’94

Frank A. McGrew, IV ’90 and Neely P. McGrew

Ashley Eastham Pitts ’01

Cameron D. Sewell and Sandra M. Sewell

Catherine Susser and Sam L. Susser

Less than $25,000

Daniel Aguirre and Elizabeth Aguirre

Erin McCarthy Alexander ’78 and William B. Alexander

Candace P. Alley and Gerald B. Alley ’75

Marcia Armstrong

William Bancroft, Jr.

Rob V. Barnes, III ’07

E. Paul Bigham ’70, ’75 and Sandra J. Bigham

Cody K. Boghetich ’07, ’10 and Jessica North Boghetich ’08

David B. Boldrick ’70 and Susan Boldrick

Kristen Brown and S. Matthew Brown ’95

Alexander Carey and Elizabeth Carey

A. Camille Carlsen ’20

James Carlsen

Maya G. Carlsen ’20, ’21

Jorge J. Castro ’98 and Ximena Castro

Manvinder S. Chopra ’98

Robert L. Cline ’02

Gwendolyn F. Croce and James M. Croce ’79

Annie B. Crum ’02

Kathryn Donald and Ronnie W. Donald ’71

Daniel A. Doxey ’07 and Jennifer W. Doxey

Farley Hooper Erikson ’90 and Steven B. Erikson

Jennifer E. Fishburne

Casey J. Flanagan ’12 and Kelsey Adams Flanagan ’12

Alan W. Gesalman ’84 and Anne Belli

James H. Graass, Sr. and Susan A. Graass

Eric L. Gross ’95

Cheryl Marchus Hall ’73 and John A. Hall ’71, ’73, ’79

Leslie J. Howard ’82

Catherine B. Howell and William R. Howell, Sr.

Mark E. Hubert and Patricia Treloar Hubert ’75

Cher Thomas Jacobs ’73 and David M. Jacobs

Gregory W. Kitt ’08

Richard C. Klein ’70

Gerard G. Lebar, Jr. ’20

Donna J. Medeiros and Michael S. Medeiros

Max P. Meggs ’06

Catherine M. Miller and Craig M. Miller

Connie Blass O’Neill ’77

Catherine Bram Orr ’92 and Mark F. Orr ’92

Mary Kay Prchal and Thomas P. Prchal

Barton Wade Schaller ’90 and Libby Alexander Schaller ’89

James A. Scott and Kristen Darcey Scott ’04

Joel W. Silverstein and Lisa Silverstein

June A. Stoddard and Ross W. Stoddard, III ’72

Kathryn Surls and Lynn O. Surls ’67, ’72

Douglas F. Tinker ’90

Geoffrey T. Werner ’07

James F. Yeager ’77 and Kelly Yeager

 

 

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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
Bryan S. Sheffield Hall A hall located in the southwest corner of the Cox School quad, housing the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program, the McGuire Family Suite for BBA Admissions, 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 A hall located in the school’s northwest corner, offering a learning environment that mirrors the evolving workplace, using leading-edge technology to build students’ data fluency and acting as the home for the Bridwell Institute for Economic Freedom, the Robert and Margaret Folsom Institute for Real Estate and the Rimer Family Suite for Alumni Relations and External Affairs.
Heppner Family Commons
Heppner Family Commons The central hub of the Cox School, providing students and faculty with dynamic, open spaces to spark discussion, promote collaboration and encourage a “9 a.m. to 9 p.m.” environment.
Shaddock Hall
Kim and William C. Shaddock Hall A hall located in the school’s northeast corner, fostering educational excellence through dedicated spaces for learning, research and collaboration, including the Reading Room, Dean’s Suite and the Clyde/Murphy USA Boardroom.
Southeast Hall
Southeast Hall A hall located in the southeast corner of the quad, providing students, faculty, staff and visitors with spaces for collaboration and community, featuring the Cox School’s new Bistro, the Morris Foundation Suite for Graduate Student Services and the South Overlook Lobby, as well as a 32-person seminar room and office spaces.
Crum Family Auditorium
Crum Family Auditorium Home to guest lectures, academic presentations and meetings with corporate partners with seating for an audience of 400, making it one of the largest auditoriums on SMU’s campus.
Duda Business Library
Duda Family Business Library A state-of-the-art library offering career preparedness programs, cutting-edge technology and resources for in-depth research in a variety of industry topics.
Courtyard
Katy and Kyle Miller Courtyard A central, sprawling outdoor space promising collaborative discourse, thought-provoking instruction and engaging events.
Bistro
Bistro An inviting space adjacent to the Heppner Family Commons, offering quality food options and expanded hours to fuel academic activity.
Career Management Center Suite
Career Management Center Suite A center for professional growth, offering a variety of spaces for interviews, career development and industry collaboration.
Graduate Admissions Suite
Graduate Admissions Suite An expansive, third-floor suite, home to the admissions offices for the school’s growing graduate programs.
PLAZA
PLAZA A welcoming outdoor gathering space between Bolin-Bridwell Hall and Bryan S. Sheffield Hall with room for expanded foot traffic, sitting areas for student collaboration and direct access to the Katy and Kyle Miller Courtyard.
COOPER TERRACE
COOPER TERRACE A rooftop event space designed to take advantage of the North Texas seasons for outdoor events, receptions and academic gatherings, located across from the Cooper Fountain and overlooking the the Turner Centennial Quadrangle and Crain Family Centennial Promenade with 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 and the school’s only conference room to offer an expansive view of the new hub of the 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.
MCGUIRE FAMILY SUITE FOR BBA ADMISSIONS, ACADEMIC ADVISING AND RECORDS
MCGUIRE FAMILY SUITE FOR BBA ADMISSIONS, ACADEMIC ADVISING AND RECORDS This 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 An open, inviting expanse between the Heppner Family Commons and the EY Gallery with sweeping views of the Commons and Katy and Kyle Miller Courtyard, accessible via a striking, central stairway and additional study spaces and collaboration areas.
DISTANCE LEARNING LABORATORY SUITE
DISTANCE LEARNING LABORATORY SUITE 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 Laboratory Suite
Behavioral Science Laboratory Suite 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. Pictured above: example of a cluster-style classroom.
Conference Rooms
Conference Rooms Spacious, elegant rooms designed for meetings of various sizes and purposes, equipped with AV equipment for conference calls and remote meetings and enough seating to accommodate academic collaboration, strategic discussions and meetings with visiting industry partners.
Team Rooms
Team Rooms Quiet, private meeting rooms for group collaboration, each offering a bright and inspiring environment in which to collaborate and explore new ideas and approaches to industry challenges.

Spaces to spark new ideas

Floor plan lower level

  1. Heppner Family Commons
  2. Crum Family Auditorium
  3. Duda Family Business Library
  4. Bistro
  5. Beth and Barry Kitt Suite for the Kitt Investing and Trading Center
  6. Cary M. Maguire Foundation Suite for the Maguire Energy Institute
  7. Career Management Center Suite
  8. Crow Gallery
  9. Behavioral Science Laboratory Suite
  10. Distance Learning Laboratory Suite
  11. Reading Room
  12. Student Success (Testing) Center Suite
  13. Georges Auditorium
  14. Lower Level Wing
  15. Mezzanine Wing
  • A. Classroom
    • A1. Robert D. Rogers and Texas Industries Classroom
    • A2. Union Pacific Classroom
    • A3. Haggar Foundation Classroom
    • A4. Bank of America Classroom
    • A5. Robert Glenn Rapp Foundation Classroom
    • A6. Bert A. Getz, Jr. and Globe Foundation Classroom
  • B. Team Room
    • B1. Richey Family Team Room
    • B2. Bayne Family Team Room
    • B3. Johnson Family Team Room
    • B4. Allen Family Team Room
 

  1. Katy and Kyle Miller Courtyard
  2. Plaza
  3. EY Gallery
  4. Dean’s Suite
  5. Commons Overlook
  6. Gina and Tucker Bridwell Suite for the Bridwell Institute for Economic Freedom
  7. William S. Spears Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership
  8. Business Leadership Center and Institute
  9. McGuire Family Suite for BBA Admissions, Academic Advising and Records
  10. Rimer Family Suite for Alumni Relations and External Affairs
  11. Morris Foundation Suite for Graduate Student Services
  12. Graduate Student Lounge
  13. North Wing (1st Level)
  14. South Wing (1st Level)
  • A. Classroom
    • A1. Luther King Capital Management Classroom
    • A2. Schumacher Family Classroom
  • B. Team Room
    • B1. Ryan Family Team Room
    • B2. Christopher Family Team Room
    • B3. Craig Family Team Room
    • B4. Holman Family Team Room
    • B5. Pitts Family Team Room
  • C. Lobby
    • C1. Mark and Peggy Griege Lobby – Maguire Building
    • C2. Benners Family Lobby – Crow Building

Floor plan level two

  1. Brierley Institute for Customer Engagement
  2. Caruth Institute for Entrepreneurship
  3. Hart Institute for Technology, Innovation and 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. JCPenney Center for Retail Excellence
  8. Engaged Global Learning
  9. Faculty Lounge
  10. Clyde/Murphy USA Boardroom
  11. Seminar Room
  12. North Wing (2nd Level)
  13. South Wing (2nd Level)
  • B. Team Room
  • C. Lobby
  • D. Conference Room – Boulevard View
  • E. Conference Room – Courtyard View
    • E1 Perry Family Conference Room

Floor plan level 3

  1. Cooper Terrace
  2. Graduate Admissions Suite
  3. East Wing (3rd Level)
  • C. Lobby
    • C1. Georgas Family Terrace Lobby
  • F. Conference Room –Terrace View