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51�� Cox MBA Programs Fully Covered by Yellow Ribbon Program

Coxtoday The Yellow Ribbon Program offers full or nearly full coverage of graduate admissions for 51�� Cox students.

December 22, 2021

51�� Cox’s Expansion Project Will Keep the School Competitive

Coxtoday 51�� Cox’s renovation and expansion aims to keep the School competitive and prepare students for an increasingly collaborative business world.

December 22, 2021

51�� Cox Remembers Dallas Energy Leader Cary Maguire, Sr.

Coxtoday 51�� Cox remembers Cary Maguire, Sr., an iconic oil industry entrepreneur, laid the groundwork for success in energy at 51�� Cox.

December 22, 2021

51�� Launches $1.5 Billion Fundraising Campaign

Coxtoday 51��’s third comprehensive fundraising campaign aims to better partner with the city of Dallas and provide more opportunities for students and faculty.

December 22, 2021

Quotables: Faculty Share Insights in the Media

Coxtoday 51�� Cox faculty members share insights with Bloomberg, BBC News, D Magazine, and more.

December 22, 2021

Katy and Kyle Miller Give $5 Million to Cox School

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.

December 22, 2021

51�� Cox Professor Marcus Butts Researches Work-Life Balance

Coxtoday Marcus Butts, associate professor of management and organizations at 51�� Cox, conducts studies on electronic communications usage and work-life balance to better understand how workplaces function.

December 22, 2021

Ulrike Schultze Examines Technology’s Impact on People and Organizations

Coxtoday In her research and teaching, 51�� Cox ITOM professor Ulrike Schultze examines technology’s impact on people and organizations.

December 22, 2021

51�� Cox School of Business Class Notes: Fall 2021

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

December 22, 2021

51�� Cox Announces Expansion and Scholarship Initiatives

Coxtoday Donors have committed more than $100 million thus far to help 51�� Cox renovate and expand its buildings and provide more MBA scholarships.

December 22, 2021

Kim and Bill Shaddock Give $6 Million to 51�� Cox

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 51�� Cox.

December 22, 2021

Goodwill Industries Provides Opportunities for Cox Students

Coxtoday 51�� 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.

December 22, 2021

Veterans Garden at 51��

Coxtoday Established in the fall of 2021, 51�� Cox installed its Veterans Garden just outside the business school buildings.

December 06, 2021

Back to Business at 51�� Cox

Coxtoday Post pandemic lockdown, 51�� Cox gets back on track with courses and offerings.

December 06, 2021

The Coders Dilemma: Piracy Sparks New IP Strategies

Faculty Research In the study, 51�� 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.

November 29, 2021

The Coders Dilemma: Piracy Sparks New IP 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, 51�� 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?

November 29, 2021

Dallas 100™ Applauds North Texas Entrepreneurial Strength Through Pandemic MTX Group Named Area’s Fastest-Growing Entrepreneurial Company

Cox News Frisco-based cloud technology company MTX Group is the fastest-growing entrepreneurial company in the Dallas area, according to the 51�� 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.

November 19, 2021

Cox Associate Professor and Corrigan Research Professor, Sreekumar Bhaskaran hosts panel discussion

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.

November 16, 2021

Making Customers Pay Up May Backfire: Beware of Unintended Congestion

Faculty Research In new research by ITOM Professor Sreekumar Bhaskaran of 51�� 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.”

November 02, 2021

Two New Initiatives Honor Active Duty & Veterans’ Military Service

Coxtoday Cox School Increases Yellow Ribbon Funding for Active Duty and Military Veterans

October 29, 2021

Making Customers Pay Up May Backfire: Beware of Unintended Congestion

Coxtoday In new research by ITOM Professor Sreekumar Bhaskaran of 51�� 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.

October 25, 2021

Igniting the Future of Business Education

Cox News The Cox School of Business has announced two bold initiatives that will propel us into our next era of innovation: an extensive renovation and expansion project for the Cox School’s buildings and a drive to endow MBA scholarships, empowering the next generation of business leaders to meet grand challenges with meaningful solutions.

October 15, 2021

Connecting the next generation

Cox News A $5 million gift from Katy A. and Kyle Miller ’01 to 51��’s Edwin L. Cox School of Business will create a place that will kindle productive partnerships and cultivate meaningful connections to fuel the success of the Cox community.

October 14, 2021

Cox Graduate Admissions Hosting In-Person Preview Day

Cox News Join us on campus, and learn which top-rated 51�� Cox graduate business program is right for you.

October 04, 2021

Kim and Bill Shaddock, MBA ‘74, Commit $6 Million to 51�� Cox School of Business for Shaddock Hall

Cox News A gift from Kim and William (Bill) Shaddock ’74 will establish Shaddock Hall as part of the building renovation project of the Cox School of Business. The $6 million contribution will foster educational excellence through dedicated spaces for learning, research and collaboration.

October 01, 2021

Supply Chain Players’ Generosity Pays Off Amidst Climate Risk

Faculty Research Professor Ruidi Huang of 51�� Cox and his coauthors show how firms react to natural disasters and what actions can help supply chains stay resilient.

October 01, 2021

51�� Ignited: Boldly Shaping Tomorrow

Faculty Research Delivering on the promise of partnership with the city it calls home, 51�� is launching a $1.5 billion fundraising campaign focused on the opportunities created through scholarships, meaningful research and teaching and community.

October 01, 2021

Two Class Of 2021 EMBAs Named Best And Brightest

Cox News “Poets and Quants” released its long-anticipated list of the "Best & Brightest Executive MBAs of 2021" this week. Two 51�� Cox Class of ’21 EMBAs, Caitlyn Maddox and Javi Virk, made the list.

September 10, 2021

Supply Chain Players’ Generosity Pays Off Amidst Climate Risk

Coxtoday Finance Professor Ruidi Huang of 51�� Cox and his coauthors show how firms react to natural disasters and what actions can help supply chains stay resilient.

September 09, 2021

Jeff Schmid, President and CEO of Southwest Graduate School of Banking

Southwestern Graduate School of Banking Foundation Announces New Leadership

Press Releases Jeff Schmid joins the Southwestern Graduate School of Banking (SWGSB) Foundation, headquartered at 51��’s Cox School of Business, as president and CEO effective Sept. 1. Schmid’s move comes as current President and CEO S. Scott MacDonald, Ph.D., retires from the position after 24 years of service.

September 01, 2021

New Approach to Identifying Bellwether Firms: How They Influence the Future

Faculty Research In new research, Accounting Professor Sean Wang of 51�� Cox and his co-authors identify a group of firms that move in tandem with the VIX and find that these firms essentially act as bellwether firms, microcosms of the market itself.

September 01, 2021

New Approach to Identifying Bellwether Firms: How They Influence the Future

Coxtoday The VIX index is the most renowned volatility index, gauging investor fear or uncertainty about the economy. In new research, Accounting Professor Sean Wang of 51�� Cox and his co-authors identify a group of firms that move in tandem with the VIX and find that these firms essentially act as bellwether firms, microcosms of the market itself. These firms, mini-economies unto themselves, pass along information—for example, through their insider trading and earnings announcements—to the market about the economy and its future performance. It’s a big idea.

August 30, 2021

Re-thinking Physical Spaces: Co-Location Helps Solve a Growing Mental Health Crisis and Workplace Issues Post-Pandemic

Faculty Research In new research by ITOM Professor Vishal Ahuja of 51�� Cox and co-authors Alvarez and Staats, they show that proximity of physical spaces, that they refer to as co-location, matters.

July 27, 2021

Re-thinking Physical Spaces: Co-Location Helps Solve a Growing Mental Health Crisis and Workplace Issues Post-Pandemic

Coxtoday Working in the same space, working in a co-location set up, is said to improve mental health. Read the research.

July 27, 2021

business analyst typing on keyboard on laptop

The Importance of Business Analytics in an MBA Program

An MBA with a business analytics focus is fantastic for career growth and higher salaries.

July 12, 2021

Adapting MBA Admissions to the Next Normal: Online MBA Without the GMAT

51�� Cox was one of the first universities to respond to this crisis by alleviating the burden of securing a GMAT test date during the pandemic.

July 09, 2021

Dallas Startup Week |August 1 - 5, 2021

Press Releases Dallas Startup Week brings together entrepreneurs and change-makers for a week-long experience, described as the largest entrepreneurial event in North Texas, to exchange ideas, collaborate, and grow alongside the 10th largest startup ecosystem in the US.

This year, Dallas Startup Week will be hosted in person at 51�� Cox School of Business and Online through Brushfire.

Click to learn more and register.

July 06, 2021

Financing Crypto Firm’s Projects: An Unlimited Token Offering?

Faculty Research With mature crypto projects in short supply, new research from Cox ITOM Assistant Professor Rowena Gan sheds light on the optimal design of “uncapped” initial coin offerings.

June 15, 2021

Financing Crypto Firm’s Projects: An Unlimited Token Offering?

Coxtoday In novel research, Rowena Gan, with co-authors Gerry Tsoukalas and Serguei Netessine, shed light on the optimal design of “uncapped” initial coin offerings (ICOs), meaning that an unlimited quantity of tokens is offered on launch day.

June 14, 2021

Quotables: Faculty Share Insights in the Media

Coxtoday 51�� Cox faculty members share insights with USA Today, Variety, Dallas Morning News, and more.

June 07, 2021

Sharoll and Bryan Sheffield Commit $15 Million to 51�� Cox

Coxtoday Sharoll and Bryan Sheffield’s $15 million gift to 51�� Cox will establish Sheffield Hall, part of the future Cox School expansion project.

June 07, 2021

Preston Bryant, Founder of Momentum Technologies, Is Changing the Battery-Recycling Industry

Coxtoday From 51�� Cox to Forbes 30 Under 30, Momentum Technologies founder Preston Bryant is leading the battery-recycling revolution.

June 07, 2021

51�� Golfer Katie James Is Poised for Success as a Student-Athlete

Coxtoday 51�� Cox provides the resources necessary for BBA ’22 student-athlete Katie James to pour her energy into both golf and academics.

June 07, 2021

51�� Cox Professor of Finance Kumar Venkataraman brings the corporate bond market to MBA and MSF students

Coxtoday 51�� Cox Professor of Finance and FIMSAC member Kumar Venkataraman brings his corporate bond market experience to the classroom.

June 07, 2021

51�� Cox’s New Career Management Center Facility: Designed for Success

Coxtoday 51�� Cox’s new Career Management Center facility is a place where preparation meets opportunity — the ideal environment for students to launch their careers.

June 07, 2021

51�� Cox Students Participate in International Virtual Competitions

Coxtoday 51�� Cox MBA students who participate in virtual competitions show flexibility and quick thinking when competing against students from international business schools.

June 07, 2021

51�� Cox Creates Pipeline from Graduate Admissions to Career Management Center

Coxtoday 51�� Cox’s Career Management Center and graduate admissions are now under one roof, with a goal of preparing graduate students to lead for the future.

June 07, 2021

51�� Cox’s Business Leadership Center Turns 30

Coxtoday 51�� Cox’s Business Leadership Center turns 30 and reflects on the past while anticipating what’s to come.

June 07, 2021

51�� Cox’s Career Coaches Help Students Thrive

Coxtoday 51�� Cox School of Business’ Career Management Center helps prepare students for the evolving job market by offering career coaching.

June 07, 2021

51�� Cox Alumni and Corporate Partners Discuss Recruiting the Next Generation

Coxtoday These eight 51�� Cox alumni and corporate partners share how their business education shaped their careers and how they recruit the next generation of leaders.

June 07, 2021

Screenshot of the virtual War Games at 51�� Cox in October 2020.

This Means War Games: A New Virtual Experiential Learning Experience at 51�� Cox

Professors Arjan Singh and David Jacobson developed the first virtual War Game at 51�� Cox in collaboration with IPADE at Universidad Panamericana.

May 27, 2021

Student Spotlight: Carmen Gaddis

Learn about current MBA Direct student, Carmen Gaddis, and her journey to pursuing an MBA at 51�� Cox.

May 18, 2021

Students of the inaugural 51�� Cox Online MBA Cohort in graduation caps and gowns

Cox Online MBA Program Enhances Virtual Learning

The Cox Online MBA gives working professionals the convenience and flexibility to pursue a degree while working, setting them up for career advancement.

May 13, 2021

Cox Online MBA Program Enhances Virtual Learning

Coxtoday The Cox Online MBA gives working professionals the convenience and flexibility to pursue a degree while working, setting them up for career advancement.

May 12, 2021

Poets and Quants Names Two Cox MBA Best and Brightest

Cox News Congratulations to two members of the Cox Full-Time MBA Class of ’21, Bailey Bennett and Stacy C. Tubonemi, listed among the Poets and Quants "100 Best & Brightest MBAs: Class of 2021”, published today.

May 10, 2021

51�� Cox MBA Degree Programs Now STEM-Designated

Cox News The Cox School of Business at 51�� (51�� Cox) distinguishes itself once again by joining top-ranked business schools to offer a STEM-designated MBA program.

May 07, 2021

Cox School Celebrates 2021 Alumni Honorees

Cox News The 51�� Cox School of Business honored four alumni at its annual Distinguished Alumni and Outstanding Young Alumni Awards Luncheon Friday, May 7.

May 07, 2021

Business Law at Cox Is Crucial to a Well-Rounded Business Education

Coxtoday The business law faculty members at 51�� Cox give students the tools to navigate the legal side of the corporate world.

May 05, 2021

Students Win Big in Annual EMBA Business Plan Competition

Cox News Executive MBA students went head-to-head in the Cox School’s annual EMBA Business Plan Competition Friday, April 23.

May 03, 2021

Adjunct Professor Rogge Dunn Names Classroom in Collins Center

Cox News The long-time adjunct professor for the Executive MBA program announced a gift to support 51�� Cox by naming a classroom: the Rogge, Cathy, and Ross Dunn Classroom in the James M. Collins Executive Education Center.

April 23, 2021

Cox BBAs Win National Negotiation Competition

Cox News The 51�� Cox BBA Negotiation Team emerged victorious last Friday in the National Undergraduate Negotiation Competition, hosted by Baylor University’s Hankamer School of Business.

April 19, 2021

Free Market Action Can Best Prepare Texas’ Energy Grid for the Future, Say 51�� Cox Experts

Coxtoday In their Dallas Morning News op-ed, Bruce Bullock and Robert Lawson of 51�� Cox advocated for free market action in the wake of the historic winter freeze.

April 14, 2021

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

Faculty Research This study is one of the first to quantify the effects of disclosing GHG emissions when the bulk of emitters transition from no disclosure to public disclosure.

April 13, 2021

Sharoll and Bryan S. Sheffield Commit $15 Million To 51�� Cox School of Business

Cox News A $15 million gift from Sharoll and Bryan S. Sheffield ’01 to 51��’s Edwin L. Cox School of Business will empower future entrepreneurs by creating new technology-equipped collaborative spaces.

April 12, 2021

Student Spotlight: Risheek Kosuri

It's always been part of Risheek Kosuri's long-term plan to pursue an MBA. Read more about why he chose the MBA Direct at 51�� Cox.

April 06, 2021

Poets & Quants Names Two Cox BBAs Best & Brightest

Cox News Congratulations to Cox BBA students Aysegul Ates and Cameron Police, included among 2021’s “100 Best & Brightest BBA Students,” published this week by Poets & Quants for Undergrads.

April 06, 2021

Student Spotlight: Samantha Simank

Samantha Simank, MBA Direct '23, is excited about how 51�� Cox will help her become the strategic and confident leader she wants to be.

April 01, 2021

51�� Cox Is Planning For The New Future Of Business Education

The pandemic forced 51�� 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.

March 31, 2021

Takeaways from the GameStop Stock Saga from Three 51�� Cox Professors

Coxtoday The “Reddit Rebellion” started by retail investors turned the world’s attention to GameStop stock. 51�� Cox finance and accounting professors explain why.

March 31, 2021

What Can We Do In One Day?

Cox News April 13 is 51�� Giving Day – the one day of the year for all Mustangs to come together in support of the 51�� 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

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