SMU Cox - Folsom Institute for Real Estate

𝐒𝐌𝐔 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐲𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐋𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 SMU students recently had the incredible opportunity to tour The Galatyn, a 20-story boutique residential building currently under construction just one block from the Katy Trail. The visit was hosted by StreetLights Residential and led by a team of industry experts, including:  • Tom Bakewell, Chief Investment Officer, SMU Alum  • Wilson Landen, Vice President of Capital Markets, SMU Alum  • Erin Thomas, MBA, Portfolio Management, SMU alum  • C.J. Cacheris, Chief Production Officer, SMU Alum  • Charlie Cuevas, Superintendent  • 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘁𝗼𝗻, Project Manager  • Wade Strother, Assistant Project Manager, Construction  • Tanh Nguyen, Senior Architect, AIA Throughout the tour, students were guided through the construction site while the team showcased digital renderings on their iPads to help them visualize the completed spaces. Highlights of the tour included a visit to the penthouse level, offering sweeping views of Dallas, and a walkthrough of a model unit designed to reflect the luxurious custom features planned for each residence. The team shared insights into the unique amenities that will make The Galatyn a truly boutique living experience. Students also gained firsthand knowledge of the full development process—from securing funding and architectural design to construction execution—all handled in-house by StreetLights Residential. This unforgettable experience offered students a rare, behind-the-scenes look at how a high-end residential project comes to life. A big thank-you to the entire team at StreetLights Residential. We can’t wait to see the final result! Southern Methodist University, SMU Cox School of Business

𝐋𝐨𝐬 𝐀𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐬, 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲–𝐒𝐌𝐔 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠! SMU Real Estate is coming to town, and we’re bringing the Mustang energy with us. We had to hit pause on our January plans due to the wildfires, but we’ve been counting down the days to reconnect—and now it’s happening. 📍 𝗦𝗠𝗨 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗔𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗻𝗶 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿  📅 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟭𝟲𝘁𝗵  ⏰ 𝟱:𝟯𝟬–𝟳:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠  📍 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗿 𝗮𝘁 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝘆 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘇𝗮 (2025 Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles) Come reconnect with fellow SMU real estate alumni over drinks and great conversation. Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot today: https://lnkd.in/g9sBaD_R Know other SMU Real Estate alumni in LA? Spread the word! Have them email real@estate.edu to get on our list for this and future events. We can’t wait to see you there! 𝑷𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒆 𝒏𝒐𝒕𝒆: 𝑹𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒊𝒔 𝒓𝒆𝒒𝒖𝒊𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒂𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒅.

Last month, RISE hosted an engaging case competition as part of our ongoing series for analysts currently enrolled in our program. We're excited to spotlight one of this semester’s standout competitions, which focused on a six-pack industrial portfolio from a lender’s perspective. This scenario challenged our analysts to devise creative debt financing solutions that they would confidently propose as lenders. The teams had the opportunity to present their proposals to a panel of highly experienced judges with extensive backgrounds in industrial sectors. A special thank you to Al Sorrels, Denton Walker, Chuck Dannis, and Dante Krieger for their insightful feedback and commitment to nurturing talent within the SMU real estate community. Your expertise and guidance are invaluable. We're incredibly grateful for the continued support from our advisors and look forward to the program's continued growth! SMU Cox - Folsom Institute for Real Estate SMU Cox School of Business

𝐒𝐌𝐔 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚 𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐫𝐨𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞 Carl Firch, Carter Owings, Jaiden Arcuri, and Madeline Provenzano represented SMU at the Villanova Mulroy Real Estate Challenge in Philadelphia hosted by the Villanova School of Business. Our undergraduate team competed alongside top talent from leading institutions including California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, Florida State University - College of Business, Georgetown University McDonough School of Business, Indiana University - Kelley School of Business, Marquette University, Michigan State University - Eli Broad College of Business, Monmouth University, Penn State University, Fox School of Business at Temple University, University of Colorado Boulder - Leeds School of Business, University of Connecticut, The University of Georgia, UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, University of Notre Dame - Mendoza College of Business, Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee, Texas McCombs School of Business, Villanova University, and Virginia Tech. This high-level competition allowed our team to demonstrate their real estate investment analysis skills and collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the field. We’re incredibly proud of their dedication and performance. Thank you to everyone who supported us. Pony up! Southern Methodist University, SMU Cox School of Business

𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐑𝐄 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐢𝐞 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧 We were lucky to have Augie Sherman, SMU alum, Associate Board Member, and Vice President of Development at Catalyst Healthcare Real Estate, visit campus for an incredible masterclass on healthcare real estate. Augie shared valuable insights into this niche field–unpacking what healthcare real estate is and isn't, the barriers to entry, the impact of demographics on growth, and how the industry stays resilient in the face of disruption. Our students asked challenging, thought-provoking questions that sparked great discussions and displayed their passion for healthcare real estate. Thank you Augie for expanding our students' knowledge on all things healthcare real estate! Southern Methodist University, SMU Cox School of Business

𝟕𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐬𝐨𝐦 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐩 Big thanks to our incredible panelists–Kathryn Womble (CBRE), Mark Butler (Jackson-Shaw Company), Elizabeth Fulton (CBRE), and Matt Rooney (TriGate Capital)–for offering an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the real estate industry! During the first session, undergraduate and graduate seniors got the chance to ask the tough, unfiltered questions, gaining invaluable insights into what it truly takes to succeed in real estate. From career pivots to navigating different market sectors, the discussion covered it all! After the private networking session, the panel opened up to other members of the Club, giving everyone the chance to dive deeper into the industry'a do's and don'ts. A huge thank you to our panelists who dedicated their time to preparing our students for the real world! Southern Methodist University, SMU Cox School of Business

𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐂 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬: 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐃𝐅𝐖 The Real Estate Council (TREC) welcomed 10 students from the SMU Folsom Institute to its Market Matters – Data Centers in DFW event, providing them with a unique opportunity to connect with industry leaders. Rick Perdue, Chairman of TREC and SMU adjunct professor, welcomed the expert panel featuring Brant Bernet, Senior Vice President at CBRE; Anthony Bolner, Executive Vice President & Partner at Stream Data Centers; and Bryan Loewen, Founder & Managing Partner of CSR Capital Partners. Moderated by David Liggitt, Founder & CEO of datacenterHawk, the discussion highlighted DFW’s emergence as a top destination for data centers, driven by its prime location, strong business climate, and economic incentives. 𝑃ℎ𝑜𝑡𝑜𝑠 𝑐𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑡𝑒𝑠𝑦 𝑜𝑓 𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑅𝑒𝑎𝑙 𝐸𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑡𝑒 𝐶𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑐𝑖𝑙 (𝑇𝑅𝐸𝐶) Southern Methodist University, SMU Cox School of Business

𝐖𝐞 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮, 𝐋𝐨𝐬 𝐀𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐬! 𝐒𝐌𝐔 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐰𝐚𝐲! 🏙 After postponing our trek and happy hour in January due to the wildfires, we knew we had to make it happen—and now, it’s official! Join us for the 𝗦𝗠𝗨 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗔𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗻𝗶 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿 on 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟭𝟲𝘁𝗵, from 𝟱:𝟯𝟬–𝟳:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠 at 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗿 𝗮𝘁 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝘆 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘇𝗮 (2025 Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles). Reconnect with fellow real estate Mustangs over drinks and great conversation. 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱, so don’t wait—secure your spot today! Please register using this link: https://lnkd.in/g9sBaD_R Know any SMU RE alumni in LA? Send them our way! Have them email 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹@𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲.𝗲𝗱𝘂 to stay in the loop for this event and future updates. We can’t wait to see you there! 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱.

𝐍𝐀𝐈𝐎𝐏 𝐋𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞 SMU alum and Managing Principal at Holt Lunsford Commercial (HLC), Chase Stone, recently returned to campus to meet with seven SMU students, sharing insights into his role, commercial real estate strategies, and market analysis. Using a case study on The Tower at Park Lane, he demonstrated HLC’s approach—leveraging a competitive set map, assessing strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, and outlining key strategies for success. We are always proud to see our alumni investing in the next generation of real estate leaders. Thank you, Chase Stone, for your time, insights, and dedication to shaping the future of the industry. Southern Methodist University, SMU Cox School of Business

𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐍𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐬 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐮𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐰𝐨 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬! Ahead of the recent vote to welcome ten new nominees to the Associate Board, members and nominees gathered at SMU hot-spots, Milo’s and Barley House, for two evenings of networking and camaraderie. These gatherings provided a fantastic opportunity for board members to connect with nominees, gain deeper insight into their qualifications, and strengthen industry relationships—all while enjoying a nostalgic return to beloved campus spots. Southern Methodist University, SMU Cox School of Business