B.B.A. @ Cox Ambassadors

The B.B.A. Admission Ambassador team at the Cox School of Business is a dynamic group of driven, initiative-taking, and enthusiastic students who embody the spirit of our vibrant community and culture. As representatives of Cox, they are eager to share their personal experiences and insights into life as a business student.

Whether you’re looking for advice on navigating the application process, seeking guidance about academics, or curious about student life, our ambassadors are here to offer their expertise. With a wealth of knowledge and a genuine passion for helping others, they are excited to serve as a valuable resource to prospective students exploring all that Cox has to offer.

For any questions, please email our ambassadors at bbaadmission@smu.edu.


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    Buddy Mcgowin

    Hometown: Birmingham, Alabama

    Major: Finance 

    Specialization: Real Estate

    Favorite thing about the Cox School: My favorite thing about Cox must be the Career Coaches. They are constantly setting up events, distributing information about strong opportunities for further education or connections, and they diligently work with students to help them achieve their goals. Overall, their dedication to the Cox student body has been what has stood out to me as a student at 51做厙, and my time as a student has felt very personal because they make each student feel seen and heard.



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    Isabella Simpson

    Hometown: Lewisville, Texas

    Major: Finance and Mathematics

    Favorite thing about the Cox School: The availability of opportunities to network, learn about career paths, and study abroad.

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    Jack Hartmeier

    Hometown: Los Angeles, California

    Major: Finance with a specialization in Alternative Assets, Data Science BS and Minor in Chinese

    Favorite thing about the Cox School: My favorite thing about Cox is the support not only from the school, but also from the students. The Cox Business school is a perfect place to learn and grow from peers and faculty both intellectually and personally.

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    Lacey Levy

    Hometown: Las Vegas, Nevada

    Major: Marketing

    Minor: Psychology

    Favorite thing about the Cox School: I love the culture of hardworking students motivating and encouraging each other to succeed.


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    Laila Speight

    Hometown: Frisco, Texas

    Major: Business Marketing

    Minor: Legal Law and Reasoning

    Favorite thing about the Cox School: Being in an energetic environment that motivates me to get involved and work beyond my highest potential.




  • Linley Ryan

    Hometown: Orange County, California

    Major: Accounting

    Favorite thing about the Cox School: The bagel shop, Scalfani's!




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    Liv Starace

    Hometown: Farmingdale, New Jersey (Monmouth County)

    Major: Finance

    Minor/Specialization: Advertising, Specialization in Real Estate

    Favorite thing about the Cox School: What I love most about Cox is the incredible opportunities it offers to its business students. Being part of Cox opens so many doors and truly rewards hard work and dedication. The alumni network is amazing, and the connections you can make are invaluable. It’s inspiring to see how proud current students and graduates are to be part of the 51做厙 Cox community. I also really appreciate the resources the business school provides—whether it’s academic help outside of the classroom, clubs tailored to your major, or career development tools, everyone at Cox is genuinely willing to support and help you succeed!

  • Reese Harwood

    Hometown: San Antonio, Texas

    Major: Finance with a Entrepreneurship Specialization

    Favorite thing about the Cox School: My favorite part about Cox is our fantastic faculty who are constantly their to support you through some of the toughest and strangest times in our young lives.


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    William Just

    Hometown: Leesburg, Virginia

    Major: Finance

    Minor: Political Science

    Favorite thing about the Cox School: The open environment encourages collaboration among students. This fosters a culture of mentorship, intellectual curiosity, and professional development.