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Faculty Research Various types of analysts measuring environmental, social, governance (ESG) factors in the financial and corporate world come to the conclusion that the “E” is the most important part of the term. In a new study by SMU Cox Marketing Professor Mili Mormann and her coauthor, they actually show the effects of general and specifically-worded climate risk ratings on investment choices, the E.

Coxtoday Various types of analysts measuring environmental, social, governance (ESG) factors in the financial and corporate world come to the conclusion that the “E” is the most important part of the term, as either environment or emissions. In a new study by SMU Cox Marketing Professor Milica Mormann and coauthor Felix Mormann, they actually show the effects of general and specifically-worded climate risk ratings on investment choices, the E. The research illuminates how framing or communicating can influence behavior—their work cuts across the disciplines of behavioral finance, marketing and policy as it relates to the unceasing debate on ESG-related ratings’ effectiveness and more specific climate ratings.

Cox News Irewole Akande and Karubakee Mohanty are two of six students the Cox School nominated for “Best & Brightest MBA” last spring, but who have now been designated as “MBAs to Watch.”

Coxtoday Rarely a day goes by where an incidence of supply chain disruption isn’t discussed in the media, particularly the semiconductor industry’s woes. Supply chain research has often centered on shock transmission, how events like the earthquake in Japan or Thai floods in 2011 affect firms’ supply chains. However, missing from the equation are insights into how firms are affected by supply chain risk—quantified at the firm level—and how they respond. New research by SMU Cox finance Professor Ruidi Huang with Ersahin and Giannetti reveals novel insights into the nature of supply chain risk. “No one really knows the real supply chain risk at the firm level,” Huang emphatically states.

Coxtoday As construction kicks off for the new SMU Cox, here's a breakdown of where the temporary offices of faculty and staff will be located across campus.

Coxtoday In new research, assistant professors of marketing Matthew Fisher and Mili Mormann shed light on a surprising, persistent mistake that consumers make with important consequences.

Coxtoday Cox ITOM professor Sreekumar Bhaskaran draws on his academic and work experience to teach students about how ideas become successful companies and how those companies manage uncertainty.

Coxtoday In May, SMU broke ground on a $140 million expansion and renovation project that will increase the Cox School’s footprint by 30 percent.

Coxtoday We are proud to have such successful alumni. We honored four at this August 2022 ceremony.

Coxtoday Review quotes in local and national media from our research-driven faculty at the SMU Cox School of Business.

Coxtoday One of the largest gifts in the history of SMU, William Spears’ investment will encourage business creation, leadership development and economic growth.

Coxtoday The rigorous EnCap Investments & LCM Group Alternative Asset Management Center, known as the Alts program at the Cox School, is preparing students at the highest level for successful finance careers.

Coxtoday In the new buildings for the Cox School, naming opportunities still exist for interested donors.

Coxtoday SMU Cox’s highest-ranking veteran alumnus, Brigadier General Harry Bendorf, reflects on his time at the business school, the U.S. Air Force and the corporate world.

Coxtoday The Cox School of Business renovation and expansion project will foster educational distinction, industry research and business leadership on the Hilltop.

Coxtoday SMU Cox BBA students want to create positive change by starting businesses that will do good in their communities.

Coxtoday Cox Assistant Professor of Finance Stacey Jacobsen’s research in market microstructure and corporate finance informs how she readies her students for the business world.

Coxtoday New research observes how technology companies altered their intellectual property (IP) portfolio strategies after a period of piracy motivated more diversified innovation strategies.

Cox News Heather Pondrom honored by Poets&Quants among 101 Best & Brightest EMBAs—51 men and 50 women—from the nation’s top 49 business schools honored this year.

Faculty Research Most investors, especially in their retirement portfolios, face the task of choosing a mutual fund, often with inertia. According to research by Finance Professor Feng Zhang of SMU Cox, the typical investor tends to lose money investing in mutuals funds.

Cox News SMU mourns the loss of Jerome “Jerry” M. Fullinwider who passed away on July 21, 2022, at the age of 93. Fullinwider is remembered for his passion for economic freedom, long and distinguished career in the global oil and gas industry, civic leadership and philanthropy.

Coxtoday Research by SMU Cox's Feng Zhang reveals that over two-thirds of U.S. equity mutual funds underperform the SPY ETF after fees, costing investors $1.02 trillion.

Coxtoday Congrats to our graduates - see pictures from the Spring 2022 Commencement.

Coxtoday The Cox School honors 4 distinguished alumni and 4 young alumni in a ceremony held this past spring.

Cox News Students are learning skillsets for "volatile, uncertain, and complex environments," says an SMU Cox School of Business professor.

Cox News Two SMU Cox undergraduate students, Petar Bozhilov and Greta Felten, are included in the just-released "Best & Brightest Business Majors of 2022" feature, published by Poets and Quants for Undergrads.

Cox News “We are retooling the Cox School to create a more collaborative environment – to give students and faculty easier access to collaborate, to gather and share ideas and gain inspiration from one another.” Dean Matthew B. Myers.

Cox News Join us in celebrating the groundbreaking of the renovation and expansion project for SMU Cox School of Business.

Friday, May 6, 2022
11:30 a.m.
Lunch to follow

Cox News The William S. Spears Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership – made possible by the largest gift by a non-alumnus donor in the history of SMU – will spark business creation, leadership and growth.

Cox News SMU Cox will host U.S Representative Mike McCaul, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and retired Ambassador David C. Miller, Jr., President of the U.S. Diplomatic Studies Foundation, for a discussion about how the United States Government should better help U.S. businesses compete overseas and about the progress toward establishing the national home for the proposed “Center for Commercial and Corporate Diplomacy at SMU Cox.”

Cox News Women hold just six percent of CEO roles at F500 companies (that’s 31 women vs. 469 men); of those 31 women, nearly half have MBAs. To talk about what’s happening on the ground level, Jill Melton and Annie Cadigan Dunlap join host Graham Richmond.

Cox News SMU Cox to sponsor and host second annual Women of Color: Shaping the Future Conference. With more equitable opportunities, women can boost the economy exponentially. For this reason, the Cox School is dedicated to supporting LiftFund's Dallas/Fort Worth Women's Business Center's Women of Color: Shaping the Future Conference on March 24th in the Colllins Center.

Cox News Commencement Day is set for Saturday, May 14. The All-University ceremony will be outdoors at 9:00 a.m. at the Gerald J. Ford Stadium. Later the same day, Moody Coliseum will the site for both the Cox Undergraduate Ceremony at 1:00 p.m. and the Cox Graduate Ceremony at 3:00 p.m.

Faculty Research In new research, Marketing Professors Matthew Fisher and Mili Mormann of SMU Cox shed light on a surprising persistent mistake consumers make that can have important consequences. The “off-by-100%” bias the authors observe impacts purchase decisions, with implications for every-day shopping decisions and even on trading on platforms like Robinhood and E-Trade.

Coxtoday Marketing Professors Matthew Fisher and Mili Mormann of SMU Cox shed light on a surprising persistent mistake consumers make that can have important consequences. The “off-by-100%” bias the authors observe impacts purchase decisions, with implications for every-day shopping decisions and even on trading on platforms like Robinhood and E-Trade.

Faculty Research Host Graham Richmond welcomed Lisa Tran and Jason Rife from SMU Cox to explore the symbiotic relationship between corporate relationships, admissions and career services that propels MBA graduates’ success.

Faculty Research Who are we becoming — as individuals and as members of society — the more we engage in technology-mediated spaces that are increasingly populated by robots and AI? These are the kinds of questions that have fascinated Ulrike Schultze, a professor in information technology and operations management (ITOM) at SMU Cox, for years.

Faculty Research Lean supply chains, which emphasize efficiency, leave very little slack in the system, with small changes in demand and supply patterns potentially leading to severe shortages.

Coxtoday In interesting research with my co-authors Canan Savaskan and Tom Tan of SMU Cox, we analyzed this cookie selling process.

Faculty Research SMU Cox Associate Professor Marcus Butts researches topics including workday social media usage and inter-team dynamics.

Coxtoday SMU Cox faculty members share insights with Bloomberg, BBC News, D Magazine, and more.

Coxtoday The Kitt Investing and Trading Center helps finance students better prepare for the real world of trading. Ten years after it was created, here’s how it’s impacted the SMU Cox School of Business.

Coxtoday Hal and Diane Brierley donated $10 million to make the Brierley Institute at SMU Cox possible. Five years later, he reflects on his vision and how it's being realized.

Coxtoday In her research and teaching, SMU Cox ITOM professor Ulrike Schultze examines technology’s impact on people and organizations.

Coxtoday Marcus Butts, associate professor of management and organizations at SMU Cox, conducts studies on electronic communications usage and work-life balance to better understand how workplaces function.

Coxtoday SMU Cox student Kate Cox lost her internship offer last summer due to the pandemic. Then Goodwill CEO Tim Heis offered her a position and created opportunities for others students.

Coxtoday SMU’s third comprehensive fundraising campaign aims to better partner with the city of Dallas and provide more opportunities for students and faculty.

Coxtoday Kim and William C. Shaddock Hall will promote strong partnerships and industry research to meet the needs of an evolving business landscape and will support the growth of SMU Cox.

Coxtoday The Yellow Ribbon Program offers full or nearly full coverage of graduate admissions for SMU Cox students.

Coxtoday SMU Cox’s renovation and expansion aims to keep the School competitive and prepare students for an increasingly collaborative business world.

Coxtoday Sixty-nine men and women at SMU Cox are currently active duty or veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces. Some of them share their experiences from the military and at Cox.

Coxtoday Review updates from Cox School alumni, received in the fall of 2021.

Coxtoday Donors have committed more than $100 million thus far to help SMU Cox renovate and expand its buildings and provide more MBA scholarships.

Coxtoday The Katy and Kyle Miller Courtyard, which will be built along Bishop Boulevard, will provide a gathering place for study sessions and discussions with a view of the new Commons building.

Coxtoday SMU Cox remembers Cary Maguire, Sr., an iconic oil industry entrepreneur, laid the groundwork for success in energy at SMU Cox.

Coxtoday Post pandemic lockdown, SMU Cox gets back on track with courses and offerings.

Coxtoday Established in the fall of 2021, SMU Cox installed its Veterans Garden just outside the business school buildings.

Faculty Research In the study, SMU Cox Strategy Professor Wendy Bradley and co-author Julian Kolev of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office observe how technology companies altered their intellectual property (IP) portfolio strategies after a period of piracy motivated more diversified innovation strategies.

Coxtoday Most technology firms—and today everybody considers themselves a technology firm—think piracy is a bad thing. However, the “shock” of piracy was found to lead large technology firms like Microsoft and Adobe to innovate more, according to new findings. In the study, SMU Cox Strategy Professor Wendy Bradley and co-author Julian Kolev observe how technology companies altered their intellectual property portfolio strategies after a period of piracy. For firms that rely on software code, and these large tech firms are shrouded in code, how do you protect it?

Cox News Frisco-based cloud technology company MTX Group is the fastest-growing entrepreneurial company in the Dallas area, according to the SMU Cox School of Business’s Caruth Institute for Entrepreneurship. The company and all 100 companies honored in this year’s event managed to achieve impressive growth, especially in light of the challenges of the pandemic. The Institute’s annual Dallas 100™, a celebration of the fastest-growing, privately held businesses in the Dallas area, revealed the area’s top entrepreneurial companies in rank order from 100 to one at the annual Dallas 100 Awards Ceremony, held at the Omni Dallas Hotel, Thursday, Nov. 18.

Cox News At the event, North Texas leaders talked about the disruptions they’ve encountered, changes they’ve made along the way and what they have their eyes on in the future.

Faculty Research In new research by ITOM Professor Sreekumar Bhaskaran of SMU Cox and co-authors, they re-think the congestion challenge and offer a new perspective about the traditional approaches of using the levers of price and quality. Rather than solely using higher prices to reduce traffic, the authors offer more nuance with the idea of “consumption control.”