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Cox News April 13 is SMU Giving Day – the one day of the year for all Mustangs to come together in support of the SMU causes and students we care about most. Giving day is not about how much we each give, it’s about the impact we can make as a collective. The more Mustangs who give, the more positive change we can create.

March 25, 2021

Simon Mak Wants to Cultivate Dallas’ Startup Scene

Coxtoday SMU Cox professor Simon Mak, a member of the Task Force on Innovation and Entrepreneurship, is working to expand the number of startups in Dallas.

March 17, 2021

Engineering His Own Success: JT Hale's Pursuit of an MBA Direct at SMU Cox

JT Hale was looking for the right program for the next stage of his career, and when he found the SMU Cox MBA Direct program–it was the perfect fit.

March 14, 2021

Working to Make Business Education More Inclusive

Coxtoday At SMU Cox, forward-thinking initiatives are working to boost business education diversity and to promote inclusion.

March 10, 2021

Polarization Affecting Asset Allocation in the Economy

Coxtoday In a study by SMU Cox Finance Professor Tarun Patel political polarization was shown to impact the economy through a study of mergers.

March 03, 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™ Names Clavis Capital Partners Area’s Fastest Growing Entrepreneurial Business

Cox News 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

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How SMU Cox Prepares MBA Graduates for the C-Suite

Explore how the online, part-time leadership MBA program from SMU Cox School of Business puts professionals on the path to the C-suite.

February 15, 2021

SMU Cox To Be Presenting Sponsor Of Inaugural Leaders In Diversity Awards

Cox News SMU Cox School of Business announces it will be a presenting sponsor of the first-ever Dallas Business Journal’s Leaders in Diversity Awards on Thursday, March 4. Dallas-based law firm Bell Nunnally & Martin LLP is also a lead sponsor.

February 12, 2021

Leading the Way with Virtual Immersions at SMU Cox: A Conversation with Arjan Singh

Adjunct Professor Arjan Singh believes that virtual business will continue post-pandemic, so SMU Cox is innovating with interactive virtual programs.

February 01, 2021

COVID-19 Pandemic Shines Spotlight on Coworker Compassion and Reforms

Faculty Research SMU Cox management and organizations associate professor Marcus Butts and his co-authors discover that coworkers are displaying more concern for and less mistreatment of ill colleagues rather than self-interested behavior in this time of COVID-19.

January 26, 2021

COVID-19 Pandemic Shines Spotlight on Coworker Compassion and Reforms

Coxtoday In a new study, researchers try to understand how essential workers co-workers treat each other and what it means for the workplace of the future.

January 26, 2021

Spatial Landscape Helps Determine Loyalty Programs’ Success

Faculty Research Starting in the airline industry in the 1980s, loyalty programs have been adopted in businesses such as hotels, casinos, retailers, grocery stores, and restaurants. In novel research, Marketing Professor Wayne Taylor of SMU Cox and co-author Brett Hollenbeck analyze the competitive “spatial” landscape surrounding the customer and identify actionable marketing insights.

January 05, 2021

Spatial Landscape Helps Determine Loyalty Programs’ Success

Coxtoday Marketing Professor Wayne Taylor of SMU Cox and co-author Brett Hollenbeck analyze the competitive “spatial” landscape surrounding the customer and identify actionable marketing insights.

January 05, 2021

How to Choose a Top-Ranked Online MBA in Dallas-Ft. Worth

Students who live and work in Dallas-Ft. Worth can benefit from the SMU Cox Online MBA.

January 03, 2021

SMU Cox Prioritizes Student Health and Community Throughout the Pandemic

Coxtoday For the fall 2020 semester, Associate Dean of Executive Education and Graduate Programs Shane Goodwin says SMU Cox students could choose in-person or virtual learning.

December 23, 2020

SMU Cox Public Firms a Fraction of Borrowers from Government Stimulus During Pandemic

Faculty Research New research by SMU Cox finance professor Anna Cororaton and Samuel Rosen of Temple University sheds light on which public firms applied for and received stimulus funds, in one of the first empirical studies of the unprecedented fiscal programs to help keep American businesses afloat during the pandemic.

December 18, 2020

SMU Cox’s Vishal Ahuja Improves Patient Care

Faculty Research An assistant professor of information technology and operations management (ITOM) at SMU Cox and an adjunct professor of clinical sciences at UT Southwestern Medical Center, Ahuja leans on his years of experience in the corporate world to apply principles of operations management and data analytics to local healthcare data and improve patient outcomes and efficiency of care.

December 18, 2020

SMU Cox’s New Heppner Family Commons Will Foster Collaboration

Coxtoday The Heppner family’s gift will strengthen the Cox School’s commitment to fostering the leadership skills of tomorrow’s executives and investing in groundbreaking research that impacts the business world.

December 18, 2020

11 SMU Cox Student Leaders Advocating For Workplace Diversity

Coxtoday SMU Cox School of Business is home to a number of student-run organizations that support and increase diversity throughout the institution. Meet 11 leaders driving these efforts.

December 18, 2020

Remembering Edwin “Ed” L. Cox, Sr. '42, and His Generous Support of SMU

Coxtoday SMU and the Cox School of Business mourn the passing of renowned business leader, entrepreneur, public servant, pioneer, and University supporter Edwin L. Cox, Sr.

December 18, 2020

Public Firms a Fraction of Borrowers from Government Stimulus During Pandemic

Coxtoday In her research, SMU Cox finance professor Anna Cororaton explores the Paycheck Protection Program — used to aid U.S. businesses during COVID-19.

December 18, 2020

SMU Basketball Player Everett Ray Excels On The Court And In Cox’s Finance Program

Coxtoday Ray is poised for success not only on SMU’s basketball court but also in Cox’s competitive finance Alternative Asset Management Program.

December 18, 2020

SMU Cox School of Business Class Notes: Fall 2020

Coxtoday Take a look at class notes, updates from our SMU Cox alumni, received in the fall of 2020.

December 18, 2020

SMU Cox Receives $15 Million Gift from the Bridwells

Coxtoday A $15 million gift will generate transformational economic research and cutting-edge business education for many generations through the Bridwell Institute for Economic Freedom, thanks to Gina L. and Tucker S. Bridwell.

December 18, 2020

SMU Cox Is Planning For The New Future Of Business Education

Coxtoday The pandemic forced SMU Cox to pivot to online learning almost overnight. Now, looking to its second century, the business school is laying the groundwork for a more innovative and collaborative future.

December 18, 2020

How SMU Cox’s MBA Program Has Evolved And Expanded Over 100 Years

Coxtoday For SMU Cox School of Business, 2020 represents 100 years of MBAs — a time for reflection and innovation.

December 18, 2020

SMU Cox To Build A New Facility For Its Second Century

Coxtoday SMU Cox School of Business has begun plans for a new facility that will foster collaboration and prioritize adaptability.

December 18, 2020

SMU in the News: Faculty Share Insights in the Media

Coxtoday SMU Cox faculty members share insights with Fox News, NBC, Dallas Business Journal, and more.

December 18, 2020

Edwin “Ed” L. Cox, Sr., Recipient of Inaugural Cox Visionary Award

Coxtoday In October, Edwin L. Cox Sr. was honored with the first Cox Visionary Award in recognition of his leadership and guidance of the business school.

December 18, 2020

New NextGen Cox Curriculum Prepares MBA Students to Be Leaders

Coxtoday With hands-on learning, STEM courses and an emphasis on leadership, the new curriculum from SMU Cox promises to make MBA graduates both “job-ready” and “future-prepared.”

December 18, 2020

Accounting in the Age of Knowledge: Making Intangibles Tangible

Coxtoday In his research, SMU Cox Assistant Professor of Accounting Sean Wang develops a method for measuring intangible capital assets.

December 18, 2020

Cox School Honors Four Exceptional Alumni

Coxtoday SMU Cox School of Business honored four alumni at its annual Distinguished Alumni and Outstanding Young Alumni Awards Luncheon.

December 18, 2020

SMU Cox’s Vishal Ahuja Improves Patient Care Through Operations Management And Data Analytics

Coxtoday SMU Cox associate professor Vishal Ahuja wants to reduce healthcare spending by applying business practices to the healthcare world.

December 18, 2020

A New Gift Announced for Bolin-Bridwell Hall

Coxtoday Bolin-Bridwell Hall will support innovative teaching practices and build the collaboration skills that top companies seek and that entrepreneurs need.

December 18, 2020

Edwin L. Cox, Sr.

Cox News SMU and the Cox School mourn the passing of renowned Dallas business leader, entrepreneur, public servant, educational pioneer and longtime University supporter and trustee emeritus Edwin L. Cox, Sr. ’42, who died Thursday, November 5, 2020. We are grateful to Edwin L. Cox, Sr. for a lifetime of working together with SMU and the Edwin L. Cox School of Business.

December 16, 2020

National Security Law Deters Foreign Investment in the U.S.

Faculty Research SMU Cox Finance Professor Darius Miller examines the effects of the Foreign Investment and National Security Act on shareholder wealth and the U.S. economy.

December 16, 2020

National Security Law Deters Foreign Investment in the U.S.

Coxtoday In his research, Darius Miller finds that a national security law inhibits foreign investments and decreases shareholder wealth.

December 16, 2020

Matthew Doyle presents at the SMU Cox Online MBA Immersion in London

Online MBA Immersion: Students at SMU Cox Consult with the Largest Foster Care Charity in the UK

Online MBA students at SMU Cox participated in the London Immersion where they consulted with TACT, the largest foster care charity in the UK.

December 15, 2020

Women in Leadership – Leading with Strength & Impact to Change Bias Against Women Leaders

Cox News Dr. Candice Bledsoe and Ana Rodriguez join Ivy Exec to review specific examples of bias, discuss research-backed recommendations for what to do to combat these biases and propose actionable steps toward a more equitable (and profitable) workplace.

December 15, 2020

Brierley Institute Research Analyzes The Pandemic’s Effect On Retail, Travel And Entertainment

Faculty Research “Our biggest challenge is to spread the word from what we’re learning beyond the classroom to reach today’s marketers.”

December 15, 2020

Brierley Institute Research Analyzes The Pandemic’s Effect On Retail, Travel And Entertainment

Coxtoday Retrieving data. Wait a few seconds and try to cut or copy again.

December 15, 2020

Visual Finance 101: Red Color Influences Investor Behavior

Faculty Research New research by SMU Cox marketing professor Milica Mormann and coauthors Bazley and Cronqvist reveals how the visual presentation of financial information impacts important financial decisions.

December 09, 2020

Visual Finance 101: Red Color Influences Investor Behavior

Coxtoday SMU Cox marketing professor Milica Mormann’s paper “Visual Finance: The Pervasive Effects of Red on Investor Behavior” is forthcoming in Management Science.

December 09, 2020

Meet SMU Cox’s New Executive Education Professor of Practice: Lt. Col. Jason Galui

Coxtoday As part of SMU Cox’s mission to provide leadership experience, the School welcomed Lt. Col. Jason Galui as an Executive Education professor of practice and graduate program adjunct.

December 02, 2020

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How to Lead a Team in Times of Uncertainty

Here are six tips to help you lead a team in times of uncertainty and economic recession.

November 30, 2020

Women Pursuing MBAs Is Important for Representation in Leadership

Coxtoday Increased female enrollment at SMU Cox School of Business can put more women in leadership positions that benefit the C-suite and business world.

November 24, 2020

Cox MBA Direct Merges Career and Classroom

Coxtoday The new Cox MBA Direct program combines career and classroom to give participants the academic and professional experience they need to lead.

November 18, 2020

SMU Cox’s Newest Professor Zhen Zhang Goes Beyond the Numbers

Faculty Research Meet professor Zhen Zhang, SMU Cox School of Business’ newest faculty addition. Zhang brings his substantive expertise in leadership and analytical methods to the School.

November 12, 2020

SMU Cox’s Newest Professor Zhen Zhang Goes Beyond the Numbers

Coxtoday As part of the University’s ongoing efforts to attract top scholars, SMU Cox School of Business recently welcomed professor Zhen Zhang, a leading scholar in leadership and analytical methods.

November 11, 2020

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Adapting and Prospering in a Virtual World

Regardless of the industry, the COVID-19 pandemic has left most working professionals with two choices: adapt or stay stagnant. While the unexpected reality we face today may be alarming at first glance, the ability to change is a necessity to thrive in today's world.

November 09, 2020

MBA Energy Club Takes First Place

Cox News A team of two second years and three first year SMU Cox MBA students representing the MBA Energy Club claimed first place and an $11,000 top prize at this year’s National Energy Finance Challenge (NEFC) hosted by the University of Texas’ McCombs School of Business.

October 30, 2020

SMU Cox’s Latino Leadership Initiative Cultivates Latino Business Leaders

Coxtoday SMU Cox’s Latino Leadership Initiative works with Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits and local schools to help recruit, develop and retain Latino executives.

October 28, 2020

Think Global, Act Virtual: Assistant Dean Linda Kao Helps Move the Online MBA Immersion Program to a New Format

Assistant Dean Linda Kao helped create the first virtual Immersion experience for Online MBA students.

October 27, 2020

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

Who Fared Better or Worse After Wright Amendment Repeal? Deciphering Dallas’ Southwest Airlines Network Changes

Faculty Research Dallas Love Field and Southwest airline passengers received multiple boons when the Wright Amendment was repealed in late 2014. There were more nonstop flights and destinations, more gates at Love Field and reduced fares. Media stories reported that this policy reversal was a positive development. However, in new research, ITOM Professor Vishal Ahuja of SMU Cox and co-authors show that the repeal had some unintended consequences.

October 21, 2020

Who Fared Better or Worse After Wright Amendment Repeal? Deciphering Dallas’ Southwest Airlines Network Changes

Coxtoday ITOM Professor Vishal Ahuja of SMU Cox and co-authors research some of the unintended consequences from the Wright Amendment repeal.

October 21, 2020

Celebrating a True Visionary: Edwin L. Cox, Sr.

Cox News On October 15, 2020, as part of celebrating 100 years of business education at SMU, the SMU Cox School of Business honored Edwin L. Cox, Sr. ’42 with the inaugural Cox Visionary Award for his extraordinary leadership and contributions to the business community. Mr. Cox, for whom SMU’s business school was named in 1978, exemplifies the vision, civic engagement and can-do spirit that inspire the best in all of us today and shape the business world changers of tomorrow.

October 16, 2020

Investing in a culture of collaboration

Cox News An $11.5 million gift from Aurelia and Brad Heppner ’88 and family to SMU’s Edwin L. Cox School of Business will strengthen the school’s commitment to fostering the leadership skills of tomorrow’s executives and investing in groundbreaking research that impacts the business world.

October 14, 2020

Emissions Disclosures by U.S. Manufacturers Shows Reductions: The Reasons Why Surprise

Coxtoday Accounting Professor Sorabh Tomar of SMU Cox sets out on his research journey about greenhouse gas emissions disclosures by facilities.

October 14, 2020

Josh Reece, Air Force Acquisition Specialist, strives for a new professional future

Meet Joshua Reece, first-year Online MBA student at the SMU Cox School of Business. Prior to coming to SMU Cox, Josh enlisted in the US Air Force after high school and was the first person in his family to join the armed forces.

October 06, 2020

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What to Look for in a Career Coach

For your future professional goals, the expertise of a career coach can be invaluable.

September 25, 2020

Breaking down barriers and reversing the trend for Latino leaders

Cox News

Passionate.

No other word is used more frequently to describe Ana Rodriguez, (BBA ’03), managing director of the SMU Cox Latino Leadership Initiative.

September 21, 2020

Cox School Honors Four Exceptional Alumni

Cox News SMU Cox will honor four alumni at its annual Distinguished Alumni and Outstanding Young Alumni Awards Luncheon on Friday, September 25. This year’s Distinguished Alumni Awards honorees are Kelly H. Compton, BBA ’79 and William (Bill) A. Hall, BBA ’67 and MBA ‘68. The 2020 Outstanding Young Alumni honors go to Mark A. Lau, BBA ’06 and Courtney N. Naudo, BBA ’01.

September 18, 2020

Fueling the Future of Business: Gina L. and Tucker S. Bridwell ’73, ’74 Commit $15 Million to the Cox School

Cox News A $15 million gift from Gina L. and Tucker S. Bridwell (BBA ’73, MBA ’74) to SMU’s Cox School of Business will generate transformational economic research and cutting-edge business education for generations to come, through the creation of the new Bridwell Institute for Economic Freedom. The Institute is a research institute in the SMU Cox School of Business that will examine and promote free enterprise in markets around the globe.

September 18, 2020

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