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Caleb Messer ('23) named a Poets&Quants 2023 Best & Brightest Executive MBA

Cox News Messer was recognized as “a humble, compassionate, and powerful visionary,” who “seeks to find the best in others, while at the same time seeking to become the best version of himself.” He is currently President and CEO at GME Supply, which was recently acquired by Incline Equity Partners.

August 18, 2023

Southwestern Graduate School of Banking Foundation President/CEO Jeffrey Schmid to lead Kansas City Fed

Press Releases President and CEO of the Southwestern Graduate School of Banking Foundation at ��ý Cox School of Business Jeff Schmid has been appointed president and CEO of the Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank. Schmid has been a member of the Cox School’s Executive Board since 2007 and will continue to serve on the Board. Read here for details.

August 02, 2023

��ý Cox Assistant Dean of Diversity and Adjunct Professor Steve Denson explores “What Happens When You Assign a Case in a Different Language?”

Cox News ��ý Cox Assistant Dean of Diversity and Adjunct Professor Steve Denson explores “What Happens When You Assign a Case in a Different Language” in an article published with Harvard Business Publishing Education in Inspiring Minds. Read the article to learn more about the beneficial outcomes of this unique teaching approach.

July 26, 2023

Summer 2023 Quotables: Faculty Share Insights in the Media

Coxtoday Faculty at the Cox School are often sourced for insights in local and national media. Review the latest.

July 25, 2023

Summer 2023 Building Progress

Coxtoday As the new buildings for the Cox School continue top be built, review the progress so far.

July 25, 2023

New Cox Innovation Triad Puts ��ý Cox at the Forefront of Entrepreneurship

Coxtoday The Cox Innovation Triad at ��ý Cox School of Business allows students to pursue their entrepreneurship skills to address the world’s social challenges.

July 25, 2023

The Future of Sensible Energy: Oil and Gas, Renewables, Texas’ Grid and More

Coxtoday The ��ý Cox Maguire Energy Institute organized a symposium where experts discussed the future of sensible energy and role of fossil fuels, renewables and more.

July 25, 2023

Changing Young Lives Through the I AM a Golfer Foundation

Coxtoday ��ý Cox School of Business and the I Am a Golfer Foundation preserve Dallas history and change young people’s lives through the game of golf.

July 25, 2023

BLC’s First Director Reflects on Its Legacy

Coxtoday Paula Strasser has made the Business Leadership ��ý at ��ý Cox a program worth emulating. After 32 years, she reflects on the program and legacy she leaves.

July 25, 2023

��ý Cox Honors Distinguished And Outstanding Young Alums

Coxtoday At a luncheon, four distinguished alums were honored. The event was attended by President Turner, Dean Myers, and Assistant Dean of Alumni Kevin Knox amongst others.

July 25, 2023

How Decision-Making Research Helps Us Understand Human Nature

Coxtoday ��ý Cox School of Business Assistant Professor of Marketing Milica Mormann researches how decision-making impacts businesses, consumers and policymakers alike.

July 25, 2023

What Happens When You Outsource Your Brain

Coxtoday ��ý Cox School of Business Assistant Professor of Marketing Matthew Fisher studies how reliance on technology distorts our perception of our own cognitive abilities.

July 25, 2023

Cox Commencement May 13, 2023

Coxtoday Review photos from the Spring 2023 ��ý Cox Commencement.

July 25, 2023

A New Take on MBA Programs

Coxtoday ��ý Cox School of Business’ unique MBA Direct program allows young professionals to receive their MBA without years of professional experience.

July 25, 2023

Affirming Fama: Predicting Foreign Stocks’ Future Returns

Coxtoday In a novel study of foreign stocks, ��ý Cox Finance Professor Feng Zhang and coauthors upend the finance literature.

July 13, 2023

A Message from President R. Gerald Turner Regarding Supreme Court Decision

Cox News The U.S. Supreme Court handed down a landmark 6-to-3 decision today (June 29) that selective colleges and universities cannot use race as a factor in admissions. The decision has nationwide implications. ��ý President R. Gerald Turner issued the following statement regarding ��ý and all its schools, including the Cox School of Business.

June 29, 2023

The New Nuclear: Insights from the Cox School’s Symposium on Our Energy Future

Coxtoday Industry experts at the Maguire Energy Institute highlight the hopes and challenges of leaning on nuclear energy as a key player in a sustainable energy future.

June 21, 2023

Trending: The Future of Transportation

Coxtoday ��ý Cox School of Business hosted the Energy Outlook ’23 symposium, where industry experts discussed the future of transportation.

June 21, 2023

The Path to a Resilient Texas Power Grid

Coxtoday Energy experts discuss the Texas power grid’s failure during Winter Storm Uri and how to create a more reliable system.

June 21, 2023

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The ROI of an Online MBA Program

The online MBA programs at ��ý Cox are designed to transform students into business leaders by expanding your network and boosting your career.

June 16, 2023

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Preparing for Your Online MBA Interview

The online MBA interview at ��ý Cox is a conversation about your career goals. Let our enrollment team get to know you today.

June 14, 2023

Faculty Spotlight: Maribeth Kuenzi

Maribeth Kuenzi, a faculty member in the ��ý Cox Online MBA program, believes COVID makes teaching leadership skills more important than ever.

June 09, 2023

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How to Pay for an Online MBA

From scholarships to loans and more, learn how to cover online MBA costs with financial aid tips from ��ý Cox. Confidently pursue an MBA and gain a competitive edge.

June 01, 2023

Valuing Real Estate Cash Flows

Cox News In this brave new world of assets being revalued, owing to rising interest rates, asset prices are under scrutiny. The high-end side of the real estate market, a mystery unto itself, is a particularly rich area of study. New research by Professor Toby Muhlhofer of ��ý Cox and co-authors focuses on valuing illiquid assets, specifically commercial real estate and related securities.

May 30, 2023

Poets & Quants Names a Cox OMBA One of Its Best & Brightest

Cox News Congratulations to Valecia Harris (OMBA '23), who was honored as a 2023 Poets&Quants Best and Brightest Online MBA. Harris is the first ��ý Cox OMBA student to receive this recognition.

May 26, 2023

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Foundational Pillars: The ��ý Cox Difference

Learn how ��ý's Online MBA program and Foundational Pillars have the right idea when it comes to career preparation.

May 17, 2023

��ý Cox Honors Alumni Business Success in 2023 Awards

Press Releases The ��ý Cox School of Business honored three 2023 Distinguished Alumni and two Outstanding Young Alumni during its Alumni Awards luncheon. The event is held every May at the start of commencement weekend on the ��ý campus. Award nominations are submitted to the ��ý Cox Alumni Association for consideration by a selection committee.

May 12, 2023

Congratulations to Okechi Nwabara, Named in “2023 Best & Brightest MBAs"

Press Releases Okechi Nwabara (MBA '23) was named among the “2023 Best & Brightest MBAs” by Poets & Quants.

May 08, 2023

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How AI is Changing the Face of Business

The ��ý Cox School of Business Online MBA prepares students for open roles in the field of AI.

May 01, 2023

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What are the Benefits of Earning Your MBA While Working Full-Time?

Students in part-time online MBA programs who continue to work while earning degrees can make rapid career progress by applying new skills immediately.

April 26, 2023

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Congratulations to Two Cox Students Named in “100 Best & Brightest Undergraduate Business Majors of 2023”

Press Releases Madeline Langley (BBA '23) and Raleigh Dewan (BBA '23) were named among the “100 Best & Brightest Undergraduate Business Majors of 2023” by Poets & Quants.

April 24, 2023

��ý Cox Commencement 2023

Cox News Commencement Day is set for Saturday, May 13. The All-University ceremony will be in Moody Coliseum at 8:30 a.m. Later the same day, Moody Coliseum will also be the site for both the Cox Undergraduate Ceremony at 1:00 p.m. and the Cox Graduate Ceremony at 3:00 p.m.

April 14, 2023

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��ý Cox Honors Academic High-Achievers at 2023 Spring Beta Gamma Sigma Induction

Press Releases ��ý Cox honored its academic high-achievers at last week's 2023 Beta Gamma Sigma induction luncheon. The international business honor society welcomed twenty-three BBA students and seventy-three graduate students, representing the top 10% of their respective classes. Induction represents the highest national honor a business student can achieve.

April 11, 2023

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Unraveling of Silicon Valley Bank: Causes and Implications

Faculty Research Does the failure of Silicon Valley Bank threaten the integral structure of banking? Read the causes and implications of SVB’s unraveling with expert analysis from ��ý Cox professors Gauri Bhat and Hemang Desai.

March 28, 2023

Unraveling of Silicon Valley Bank: Causes and Implications

Coxtoday Industry experts from ��ý examine the Silicon Valley Bank failure, including the causes leading up to the failure and the implications for the future.

March 27, 2023

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What the Market Thinks of Net-Zero Pledges

Faculty Research In a forthcoming paper, Accounting Professor Hemang Desai of ��ý Cox and coauthors analyze these firms’ carbon reduction pledges to understand the drivers behind pledges and whether the market finds them credible.

March 22, 2023

The ��ý Cox Folsom Institute for Real Estate Launches New Impact Fund

Cox News As Dallas' real estate market continues to grow rapidly, the Folsom Institute for Real Estate is developing an impact fund to equip graduate and undergraduate students with intensive experiences while supporting the city where they live.

March 18, 2023

Research Assistant Professor Ryan Murphy Co-Authors Paper on Anti-Growth Safetyism

Faculty Research Ryan Murphy, research assistant professor at the Bridwell Institute for Economic Freedom, and co-author Colin O'Reilly recently published "Anti-growth safetyism" on WorksinProgress.co.

March 17, 2023

Getting Real About Real Estate

Faculty Research New research by Professor Toby Mühlhofer of ��ý Cox and co-authors focuses on valuing illiquid assets, specifically commercial real estate and related securities.

March 16, 2023

��ý Cox Executive Education Launches Women In Leadership Program

Cox News ��ý Cox Executive Education is launching Women In Leadership, a three-day immersive learning experience that helps women navigate the business landscape, develop and leverage their unique talents, and assume roles as executive leaders. Classes begin May 17.

March 16, 2023

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Professor Michael Davis, Interviewed by C-SPAN on Federal Banking Regulations

Press Releases ��ý Cox Clinical Professor Michael Davis appeared on C-SPAN’s Washington Journal to discuss possible causes and implications of the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank.

March 16, 2023

What the Market Thinks of Net-Zero and Carbon Emissions Reduction Pledges

Coxtoday In a forthcoming paper, Accounting Professor Hemang Desai of ��ý Cox and coauthors analyze firms’ carbon reduction pledges to understand the drivers behind pledges and whether the market finds them credible.

March 15, 2023

��ý Cox Professor Hayoung Yoon Researches Redacted Text

Faculty Research Materiality is in the eye of the beholder. In a more disclosure-aware environment, unique angles are emerging that spotlight the effect of information. New research by Accounting Professor Hayoung Yoon of ��ý Cox, with coauthors Thompson and Urcan, shows how presumably immaterial redacted information can have material consequences for investors.

March 07, 2023

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��ý Cox Professor of Practice Radhika Zaveri Launches Podcast on Brands, Consumers, and Innovation

Cox News Check out PODWalk, hosted by ��ý Cox Professor of Practice Radhika Zaveri, who encourages listeners to take a walk, listen, and learn about brands, consumers, and innovation from industry experts. It is Professor Zaveri's belief that "new environments allow us to unlock creative problem-solving skills," and the podcast "presents a new context, new environment, and new way of learning."

March 07, 2023

��ý's Cox Graduate Women in Business (GWiB) Club is hosting its inaugural Empowering Women to Be Bold & Audacious Conference

Cox News In honor of International Women’s Day, the ��ý Cox Graduate Women in Business Club is hosting a powerful line-up of speakers at the Empowering Women to Be Bold & Audacious Conference on Saturday, March 11th. The conference will explore topics centered around personal and professional growth, mental health, and leadership. Join the conversation to Be Bold. Be Encouraged. Be Inspired. Be You.

March 06, 2023

Dallas Regional Chamber Athena Awards - March 2023

Dr. Candice Lucas-Bledsoe Honored with the Athena Leadership Award® by the Dallas Regional Chamber

Press Releases Dr. Candice Lucas-Bledsoe, director of the Action Research ��ý in Dallas and ��ý Cox Executive Education facilitator, will be honored with the Athena Leadership Award® by the Dallas Regional Chamber on March 9th. The award recognizes "exceptional women who excel in their careers, contribute to their communities, and develop future leaders."

March 06, 2023

"Battle for Banking in Mexico" - MBAs Participate in Global Immersion Course: War Games

Press Releases A group of eighteen ��ý Cox MBA students recently traveled to Mexico City to “Battle for Banking in Mexico” with MBA students from IPADE Business School.

March 06, 2023

The Cox Innovation Triad

Cox News At a pivotal time in the world economy, ��ý Cox School of Business Dean Matt Myers introduces the Cox Innovation Triad - three key institutions that will differentiate ��ý Cox in the next era of business education and prepare students to create and invest in tech innovation to meet new economic challenges worldwide.

March 02, 2023

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Dallas Business Journal Leaders in Diversity Awards 2023

Press Releases ��ý Cox alumni were honored at the 2023 Dallas Business Journal Leaders in Diversity awards. As a sponsor of the event, we are honored to celebrate Tina Bowers (MBA '04) and Cristina Candia Lopez (GMCP), who were both recognized for their outstanding leadership in the DE&I space. Ms. Bowers, Vice President, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer for Children's Health, encouraged her peers to stay excited and passionate as intentional #DEI changemakers. Congratulations to Tina, Cristina, and all the 2023 honorees.

February 24, 2023

Cox Mentorship Academy Helps Students Connect with Alumni

Cox News Having a mentor is crucial for growth, no matter what stage of your education or career you're in. That's why ��ý Cox School of Business recently launched the new Cox Mentorship Academy, a virtual program that matches students with volunteer mentors across the globe.

February 23, 2023

Marketing Professor Jacquelyn Thomas Believes Research Can (and Should) Create Change

Cox News Marketing Professor Jacquelyn Thomas pursues two passions at ��ý Cox: empowering students and furthering DEI through quantitative research. Learn about her and her latest mission to bring an innovative DEI conference to ��ý Cox next month.

February 22, 2023

Redacted: How the Immaterial is Material

Coxtoday New research by Accounting Professor Hayoung Yoon of ��ý Cox, with coauthors Thompson and Urcan, shows how presumably immaterial redacted information can have material consequences for investors.

February 21, 2023

Meet the ��ý Cox Alumna Wearing the Miss Texas Petite USA Crown

Coxtoday Katherine Colig began her pageant journey while studying in ��ý Cox’s rigorous Master of Science in Accounting program. In October 2022, she won the Miss Texas Petite USA title.

February 15, 2023

Mustang Alums To Meet In Super Bowl LVII

Cox News Clark Hunt, CEO of the Kansas City Chiefs, BBA ’87, ��ý Cox Executive Board member, and Quarterback Shane Buechele, MSM ’20, square off against fellow Mustang Grant Calcaterra in Super Bowl LVII.

February 10, 2023

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Energy Industry “Who’s Who” to Convene in Dallas on Future of Energy

Cox News The ��ý Cox Maguire Energy Institute, in collaboration with the George W. Bush Presidential ��ý, will host an invitation-only energy symposium in Dallas on Feb. 15-16, 2023. In a new era that will require accessible, affordable energy in all its forms, the goal of this two-day event is to foster collaboration and understanding that turns to action among energy leaders, innovators, visionaries, consumers and corporate partners.

February 07, 2023

��ý Cox Class Notes: Fall 2022

Coxtoday Class notes keep you up to date on your classmate’s accomplishments, from promotions and appointments to anniversaries, births, and well-deserved retirements.

January 31, 2023

Allies for Cox: Cox Mentorship Academy Volunteers

Coxtoday Hear from the Allies for Cox — the volunteer mentors of the new Cox Mentorship Academy. They prepare students to grow their mentor network post-grad.

January 30, 2023

��ý Cox Convenes Public and Private Interests for ‘Five Days in Dallas’ to Advance Commercial Diplomacy

Coxtoday “Five Days in Dallas to Advance Commercial Diplomacy” aimed to foster creative collaboration between American firms and U.S. government agencies to help advance U.S. commercial interests abroad.

January 30, 2023

The Cox Innovation Triad: An Entrepreneurial Investment in the Next Era of Business Education

Coxtoday Cox School of Business Dean discusses the Cox Innovation Triad — an investment in the next era of business education — and how ��ý will navigate the economy.

January 29, 2023

The Future of Energy

Coxtoday The ��ý Cox Maguire Energy Institute will hold an energy symposium in February 2023 that will bring stakeholders together to discuss the future of energy.

January 28, 2023

��ý Footballer Mikial Onu Levels the Playing Field Through Affordable Real Estate

Coxtoday Former ��ý football player Mikial Onu is determined to create a fairer playing field for neighborhoods in Dallas and across the U.S. Learn about his real estate goals for transforming South Dallas.

January 27, 2023

New Impact Investment Fund Will Immerse Students in the Dallas Real Estate Market

Coxtoday The Folsom Institute for Real Estate's Impact Fund Scholarship will prepare students for Dallas real estate market while benefitting the city with investments.

January 26, 2023

Renovation and Expansion Project Update

Coxtoday ��ý’s Boldly Shaping Tomorrow, it’s $1.5 billion campaign for impact, will expand the Cox School’s footprint with four buildings, and the work is on schedule.

January 25, 2023

Celebrating 20 Years of BBA Scholars

Coxtoday Cox School of Business is celebrating 20 years of the BBA Scholars program. The top current students share their thoughts on how the program has aided them.

January 24, 2023

��ý Cox Professor Chotibhak Jotikasthira Thinks People Should Get Excited About Bonds

Coxtoday Finance Professor Chotibhak Jotikasthira livens up ��ý Cox School of Business classrooms with his wealth of financial knowledge and a true passion for teaching and research.

January 23, 2023

Professor Jacquelyn Thomas Believes Marketing Research Can (and Should) Create Change

Coxtoday ��ý Cox School of Business Professor Jacquelyn Thomas pursues two passions: empowering students and furthering DEI through quantitative research. Now, she’s bringing an innovative DEI conference to campus.

January 22, 2023

Quotables: Faculty Share Insights in the Media

Coxtoday Faculty at the ��ý Cox School of Business are often sourced for insights in local and national media. Review the latest.

January 21, 2023

Getting Real About Real Estate

Coxtoday New research by Professor Toby Muhlhofer of ��ý Cox and co-authors focuses on valuing illiquid assets, specifically commercial real estate and related securities. They developed an approach that complements existing methods of valuation.

January 18, 2023

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��ý Cox Chair Co-authors Research in Recent Harvard Business Review

Faculty Research The research, co-authored by ��ý Cox Associate Professor of Management and Organizations and MNO department chair Marcus Butts, affirms that conflicts at home also negatively affect our energy and emotions throughout the workday and also shows that many employees react to their bad home experiences in a surprising way: by offering help to their colleagues.

January 04, 2023

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Real Humans of ��ý Cox’s MBA Class of 2024 - Irén Manvelova

Cox News Irén Manvelova, featured as one of Clear Admit's Real Humans of ��ý Cox 2024, confirms that the very active and substantial alumni network, the small class sizes, and the approachability of the ��ý community attracted her to Cox. She feels supported in her journey here.

December 28, 2022

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