Cox News

Caruth Institute Celebrates 50 Years of Training Entrepreneurs

Cox News The Caruth Institute at ��ҽ�Cox distinguishes itself by providing students with experiential learning opportunities in non-traditional business settings. Learn how they are taking entrepreneurship to new and exciting places.

July 16, 2020

August 2020 Commencement Update

Cox News On Saturday morning, August 15, 2020, the All-University Commencement Convocation will assemble graduates and candidates from all of SMU’s schools and professional programs for an outdoor ceremony at Ford Stadium. Commencement speakers will offer their congratulations to our newest class of graduates, an Honorary Degree will be bestowed on Mr. Max Glauben, and President Turner will re-confer your degrees. Graduates and candidates will cross the stage and have their names announced. ��ҽ�Cox will not host a separate ceremony. Face coverings are required while inside Ford Stadium and social distancing guidelines must be maintained. For guests who are unable to attend, the ceremony will be streamed live at smu.edu/live.

July 10, 2020

The Benefits of Telemedicine as a Form of Continuity of Care

Faculty Research Vishal Ahuja's empirical study examined the impact of maintaining continuity of care in a primary care setting. For Ahuja, the research was personal, and a goal was set: Capture the value.

July 08, 2020

ACAP And Cox School Award First Scholarship To Incoming MSA Student

Cox News Incoming Master of Science in Accounting student Ashlee Jones is the first recipient of the newly announced Nora O’Garro/Odell Brown Scholarship for alumni of the ��ҽ�Accounting Career Awareness Program (ACAP).

June 26, 2020

Former Field Artillery Expert in the 101st Airborne Reaches for New Heights with an Online MBA from ��ҽ�Cox

Meet Bobby Panchisin, first-year Online MBA student at the ��ҽ�Cox School of Business.

June 25, 2020

��ҽ�Cox Establishes New Scholarship to Enhance Diversity Outreach and Recruitment

Cox News At a time in our national discourse when many of us are asking what we can do to make a difference, ��ҽ�Cox Dean Matthew B. Myers has announced the creation of a new Cox School scholarship fund that will give the Cox Community an opportunity to contribute to a tangible need.

June 25, 2020

Cox MBAs Receive Texas Business Hall of Fame Scholarships

Cox News Two-year MBA students Jenkins Bender (MBA '21) and Stacy Tubonemi (MBA '21), were among 32 business students across Texas to be recipients of the Texas Business Hall of Fame (TBHF) Scholar Award. Jenkins received The Robert H. Dedman Scholar Award, while Stacy received the Signor Family Scholar Award.

June 17, 2020

The Scientific Pros and Cons of Virtual Meetings — and How They Affect Business

Faculty Research The COVID-19 stay-at-home orders have created a dependence on the use of videoconference platforms and telepresence. We spoke to Professor Amit Basu, who conducted an empirical study on the effectiveness of such technologies, for his insights.

June 17, 2020

��ҽ�Cox Undergraduate Spotlight

Cox News ��ҽ�Cox students have access to amazing opportunities. Last year, several undergraduate students were awarded top honors and traveled the world pursuing higher education opportunities.

June 12, 2020

Former Air Force imagery analyst sets her sights on success by pursuing her Online MBA at ��ҽ�Cox

Meet Kim Bouthavong, first-year Online MBA student at ��ҽ�Cox School of Business.

June 11, 2020

How Struggling Businesses Can Rebound After Running Out of Money

Cox News Running out of money can cause a business to fail. Professors Simon Mak and John Terry share their insights for avoiding this situation altogether — and what options remain to businesses when the cash is gone.

June 09, 2020

A Message From Matthew B. Myers, Dean of the Cox School of Business

Cox News I invite you to read the message below, offered by Dallas resident and our campus neighbor at the Bush Presidential Center, President George W. Bush. These thoughts are representative of the Cox School’s philosophy and our dedication to diversity and to the disenfranchised, including at this particularly difficult time in history, our students, friends, and colleagues in the African-American community.

June 03, 2020

Doug Parker, American Airlines CEO and Cox Executive Board Member, experiences “chance encounter and emotional discussion on race.”

Cox News Read the full story from the Dallas Morning News: ‘Bring people together, not apart:’ Chance encounter on a Southwest Airlines flight turns into an emotional discussion on race. American Airlines CEO Doug Parker took the flight on competitor Southwest Airlines Friday that turned into an exchange about race in the midst of nationwide protests.

June 03, 2020

��ҽ�Cox Alumnus Earns Prestigious CPA Exam Honor

Cox News ��ҽ�Cox School of Business alumnus Michael Bianez (BBA ’17, MSA ’18) has earned the Elijah Watt Sells Award, the highest award on the CPA exam. Of the 75,000 individuals taking the CPA Exam in 2019, Bianez was among only 137 (0.2%) people to earn the esteemed award. Bianez is only the third Cox School alumnus ever to earn the honor.

May 28, 2020

��ҽ�Cox 1920-2020: Celebrating 100 Years of Business Education

Cox News From its modest start in 1920 to becoming a world leader in business education, we have an enduring connection with the city of Dallas.

May 28, 2020

Southwest Venture Forum Raises $4K for Prison Entrepreneurship Program

Cox News Despite COVID-19, the same kind of connections were made during the most recent Southwest Venture Forum on May 21, when the event went virtual. The Caruth Institute of Entrepreneurship took it a step further and used the opportunity to raise donations for the Prison Entrepreneurship Program.

May 28, 2020

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Why Middle Managers Are the Key to Economic Growth

Investing in middle management is the smartest and easiest way to increase growth.

May 20, 2020

Leading in Unprecedented Times: A Mandate to be Bold ― and Remain Bold

Cox News Today, we need to be agile as we encounter unforeseen obstacles — student learning outcomes in the virtual classroom, staff and faculty shortages, and other operational challenges — that drastically alter the scope of our roles and priorities. All the while, our teams are navigating health and safety concerns, working remotely, and supporting their families through the pandemic.

May 07, 2020

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The Critical Importance of Soft Skills

Hone in-demand soft skills in the Online MBA program at SMU's Cox School of Business.

May 06, 2020

��ҽ�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 ��ҽ�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

��ҽ�Cox Undergrads Take High Honors at the Villanova University Real Estate Case Competition

Cox News The persistence of four Cox School of Business undergraduates paid off in a strong finish this month, despite the unexpected challenge of COVID-19 forcing them to do an online presentation at Villanova University’s coveted real estate-focused 2020 Mulroy Challenge.

April 23, 2020

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The Ultimate Guide to Leadership Theory

It's often difficult to connect leadership theory and real-world application. ��ҽ�Cox can help.

April 22, 2020

Business Negotiation Strategies and Techniques That Will Help You Reach Your Goal

Here are some business negotiation strategies and techniques to help you come out on top and win any business deal.

April 15, 2020

Maintaining Continuity in Challenging Times

Faculty Research In his paper “An Empirical Study of the Effectiveness of Telepresence as a Business Meeting Mode,” Information Technology and Management Journal, 2016, Professor Amit Basu reported on a large-scale empirical study of the use of various virtual meeting technologies in business meetings.

April 13, 2020

Dillon Baxter honored by Poets&Quants 100 Best & Brightest Business Majors of 2020

Cox News Congratulations Dillon Baxter, Cox BBA Class of 2020, for being recognized among the 100 Best & Brightest Business Majors in 2020 by Poets&Quants For Undergrads! “Dillon represents the best of what we have to offer in the Cox School: brilliant in the classroom, caring of others, resilient, and determined.”

April 07, 2020

Layal Zalkout honored by Poets&Quants 100 Best & Brightest Business Majors of 2020

Cox News Congratulations Layal Zalkout, Cox Scholar and BBA Class of 2020, for being recognized among the 100 Best & Brightest Business Majors in 2020 by Poets&Quants For Undergrads! “Layal excels in the classroom, shows complete respect to her peers and faculty, and uses her free time to give back to her community.”

April 07, 2020

��ҽ�Cox Announces GMAT/GRE Waivers and Extended Application Deadline

Press Releases ��ҽ�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

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How to Network During Your Online MBA Program

You won't be at a disadvantage as an online MBA student when it comes to networking. Here are seven ways you can network with business professionals.

March 13, 2020

��ҽ�Cox Online MBA student, Silvia Davis, presents at the Immersion event in London

MBA Immersion in London: Experience for Life

Meet ��ҽ�Cox Online MBA student, Silvia Davis. Hailing from Brazil, Davis is now a Texas-based Product and Solutions Marketing Manager who decided to pursue her Online MBA at ��ҽ�Cox so that she can add even more value to her current role.

March 13, 2020

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Marketing Is Digital: Do You Have the Right Strategy?

Learn ways you can create a digital-first marketing strategy that will effectively help build your brand and your audience at a low cost.

March 12, 2020

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Corporate Social Responsibility and Profit Responsibility: How to Do Good and Well

When you consider the importance of corporate social responsibility, you must understand how to balance it with profit.

March 10, 2020

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Cross Cultural Negotiation (Business): What You Need to Know

Negotiation is a big part of every business strategy. Learn how to handle cross cultural negotiations with international businesses.

March 10, 2020

Cox School Announces 2020 Alumni Honorees

Press Releases The ��ҽ�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 ��ҽ�Methodist University graduate schools.

March 04, 2020

��ҽ�Cox ITOM Students Lead in Case Competitions

Cox News Congratulations to the winning teams and a heartfelt ‘thank you’ to all the students from the various Cox Masters’ program who participated in the ITOM case competition this year!

March 03, 2020

March 24 is ��ҽ�Giving Day

Cox News This challenge isn’t about how much you give, but about the impact we can make when we join as a collective. Let’s show the world what Mustangs can do it one day.

March 02, 2020

Maguire Energy Institute Honors Two Prominent Energy Leaders

Press Releases The Maguire Energy Institute at ��ҽ�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 ��ҽ�campus.

February 19, 2020

��ҽ�Cox Alumnus Inducted into Arkansas Business Hall of Fame

Cox News Congratulations to ��ҽ�Board of Trustee and ��ҽ�Cox Executive Board member Gerald Alley MBA ‘75, inducted into the Arkansas Business Hall of Fame on Feb. 7

February 13, 2020

��ҽ�Cox MBAs place 3rd in Energy Innovation Case Competition

Cox News Last week four ��ҽ�Cox MBAs competed and placed 3rd in the inaugural TCU Energy Case Competition at the NAPE Conference in Houston, Texas. Mark Avioli, Travis Little, Emily Mallon and Morgan Mitchell, all 2nd year MBAs, analyzed the implications of the wide performance of U.S. E&P equities in 2019 to create innovative real-world solutions.

February 11, 2020

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Salman Hasan: The Online MBA at ��ҽ�Cox was the Right Fit at the Right Time

Hear from Salman Hasan, an online MBA student at ��ҽ�Cox, and learn how the flexible online program helped him balance school, work, and family life.

February 07, 2020

��ҽ�Cox Associate Dean Shane Goodwin Recognized as an NACD Board Leadership Fellow

Cox News “I am honored to join the distinguished and diverse group of individuals who make up the NACD Fellow community and who are committed to advancing the highest standards of boardroom excellence,” said Dr. Goodwin. “The resources, insights, and connections I’ve made through NACD Fellowship will be key assets to the companies I serve, as well as to my professional growth as a director.”

February 04, 2020

Congratulations Super Bowl LIV Champions, Kansas City Chiefs and CEO, Clark Hunt!

Cox News Kansas City Chiefs CEO Clark Hunt receives the Lombardi Trophy from NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after his team's win in Super Bowl LIV.

February 03, 2020

Larger Banks Lead to Less Economic Mobility

Faculty Research Over the last several decades, consolidation in the banking industry has created larger banks, according to new research by ��ҽ�Cox Finance Professor Erik Mayer, leading to some negative effects for low-income households.

January 31, 2020

Meet the Mustangs: Everett Ray, ��ҽ�Cox Finance Major

Cox News "That's why I love ��ҽ�so much," Ray said. "Because I have a chance to be academically challenged and take advantage of a full scholarship and to be in one of the best business schools in the world and play for one of the best teams, I feel like, in the country."

January 31, 2020

Learning & Future Growth: Applying Skills From His Online MBA

Reed Waldenmaier enrolled in the Online MBA program with ��ҽ�Cox. He used his skills to further his career and network with his peers.

January 21, 2020

Bob Begert (BBA '67) Named 2019 Silver Anniversary Mustang Honoree

Cox News The ��ҽ�Lettermen's Board of Directors and its Silver Anniversary Mustang (SAM) Award Committee honored Bob Begert (BBA '67) as the recipient of the 2019 SAM Award at halftime of Saturday's ��ҽ�Men's Basketball's victory over Temple.

January 19, 2020

Accounting in the Age of Knowledge: Making Intangibles Tangible

Faculty Research In ambitious research, ��ҽ�Cox Accounting Professor Sean Wang and his co-authors develop a new way to measure intangible assets that has been lacking for decades.

December 18, 2019

Digital Supply Chain Institute holds 8th Executive Leadership Forum at ��ҽ�Cox

Cox News This fall, ��ҽ�Cox was pleased to welcome to campus the eighth Executive Leadership Forum for the Digital Supply Chain Institute (DSCI) of the Center for Global Enterprise.

December 11, 2019

Digital Piracy in the Age of Knowledge: Innovation the Key

Faculty Research In a new study, strategy professors Julian Kolev and Wendy Bradley analyze the link between digital piracy and innovation for technology firms in the software business.

December 10, 2019

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Executive Suite: How to Overcome Business Failure

Learn how to overcome business failure and turn it into a success with these four lessons from the experts behind SMU's Online MBA program.

November 25, 2019

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Business Is Global: Do Your International Business Skills Measure Up?

Business is global. Do your business skills match up? Learn how an Online MBA from ��ҽ�Cox will help you master your international business skills.

November 25, 2019

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

Choosing the Best MBA Program: Why Where It's from Is So Important

Choose the MBA program that best fits your needs. The experts from the ��ҽ�Cox Online MBA program show you why where you earn your MBA matters.

November 15, 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 ��ҽ�Cox School of Business.

November 06, 2019

In Broad Daylight: Where the Smart Money Shorts Stocks

Faculty Research Mystery and speculation shrouds short sellers, also known as the “smart money.” Who are they? Where do they trade and why? In new research, Finance Professor Mehrdad Samadi of ��ҽ�Cox and co-authors provide the first evidence of short sellers, or informed traders, trading venue of choice.

November 04, 2019

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Why You Should Pursue Your Online MBA in Texas

Here are four reasons why Texas is the perfect place to earn your online MBA.

November 01, 2019

Largest alumni gift in University history transforms business education

Cox News Carolyn L. and David B. Miller ’72, ’73 make unprecedented $50 million commitment to ��ҽ�and the Cox School of Business

October 18, 2019

Internet Learning: Are We Outsourcing Our Memory?

Faculty Research Vast amounts of knowledge are at our fingertips owing to the Internet. As we continually immerse ourselves in the online world of information, what are the cognitive effects of it? This fundamental question is on the mind of Marketing Professor Matthew Fisher of ��ҽ�Cox in new research about Internet learning and its consequences. According to Fisher, little research about the subject has occurred to date in understanding this phenomenon.

October 01, 2019

Breaking Ground on the Second Century

Cox News As we launch our second hundred years, ��ҽ�Cox continues to strive for excellence in the business education we offer and in the future leaders we help develop. We are committed to further growth by concentrating on academic excellence and collaboration among faculty members, the ��ҽ�campus, the City of Dallas and the global community.

October 01, 2019

Future of Online Markets: Increasing Mobile Channel Differs From PC Channel

Faculty Research The mobile channel is poised to be the future of online markets, according to ITOM Professor Tom Tan of ��ҽ�Cox. And, retail operations managers should not blindly treat the mobile channel like the conventional PC channel. In a working paper, Tan and co-author Nitish Jain make important contributions to innovative retail practices and operational decisions.

September 03, 2019

Cross-border Investing: Increasingly Important for Start-Ups and Growth

Faculty Research Cross-border venture capital investments play an important role in the scaling up of high growth companies, according to Strategy Professor Wendy Bradley. Foreign capital, expertise, and the networks that accompany cross-border investments are welcome by start-up ventures. However, a concern is that they transfer the majority of economic activity to the investor country. In new research, Bradley of ��ҽ�Cox and her co-authors examine cross-border venture capital (VC) investments and its implications for public policy. “There is a need for cross-border investments and partnerships for the advancement of science and economic growth,” says Bradley.

July 24, 2019

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Hunker Down for the Long Term: This Trade War is Far from Over

Time to hunker down for the long term, as the trade war between the U.S. and China is far from over.

July 09, 2019

Informed Investors Crucial for Shareholder Democracy

Faculty Research Firms with strong corporate governance are like democracies, according to Finance Professor Nickolay Gantchev. Through their proposals and votes, shareholders can determine the broad direction of a company. In new research, Nickolay Gantchev of ��ҽ�Cox and Mariassunta Giannetti study the effectiveness of this low-cost form of shareholder activism. “Like a democracy, if you have more informed shareholders, when they vote, they can figure out which are good proposals, and prevent the bad ones from passing,” says Gantchev.

June 27, 2019

US-China Trade War's Impact on Texas Energy

Who benefits most from the U.S. China trade war?

June 10, 2019

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Brexit Pros and Cons for US Businesses - What Does It All Mean?

What are the consequences of Brexit and why is it important to know?

June 05, 2019

From Honduras to Texas, With Love

Cox News Jennifer Pérez, BBA '19, grew up in Tela, on Honduras’ Caribbean coast, near a popular botanical garden and nature preserve. Like many of her peers, she dreamed of going to college in the United States, but faced obstacles – a complicated college application process, academic preparation and tuition.

May 23, 2019

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"In The News" Recap: Could Both Sides Win the Trade War?

Who will win the U.S.-China trade war?

May 15, 2019

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"In the News" Recap: U.S.-China Battle For Technological Dominance: Technology Transfer A Benefit Or Burden?

��ҽ�Cox professors offer opposing views for the U.S.-China technology transfer.

May 14, 2019

��ҽ�Homecoming & ��ҽ�Cox Reunions

Cox News It will soon be time to reconnect with your fellow ��ҽ�Cox alumni and faculty at Homecoming 2019. In addition to SMU’s homecoming and reunion events, Cox is starting a new tradition of hosting class reunions just for our MBA and MS alumni. For 2019, we’ll have a weekend of reunion activities for MBA and MS alumni from the classes of 2014, 2009, 2004, 1999, 1994 and so on!

May 14, 2019

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