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The SW Graduate School of Banking at SMU Cox is a nationally recognized leader providing exceptional executive education for bankers, regulators, and directors.

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Thank you to @AlstonBirdLLP, #SWGSB Awards Dinner presenting sponsor. We value your partnership in helping us recognize our esteemed graduates! Alston & Bird LLP is a leading international law firm while remaining steeped in a culture with client service and teamwork as the cornerstones of all that it does.

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Thank you to our Bowling and Billiards Night sponsor, @FirstUnitedBank, for supporting this valuable networking event for SWGSB students.

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More than 300 community bankers are transforming their careers through #SWGSB’s 11-day graduate program delivered across three consecutive summer sessions on the @SMUCox campus. This premier academic experience equips rising leaders for greater responsibility through peer networking, team building, case studies, and a tailored curriculum—all supported by an exceptional student-faculty ratio.

Discover how SWGSB is shaping future leaders in banking at https://t.co/I6H53UNXge #SWGSB #banking #leadershipdevelopment #executiveeducation #texasbankers

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The #SWGSB Golf Classic is a favorite tradition each session—bringing together students, alumni, faculty, and guests to reconnect, network, and enjoy a great day on the course.

The relationships built at SWGSB last well beyond the program. Learn more: https://t.co/ZJH8Kf7CAy #SWGSB #communitybanking #leadershipdevelopment #executiveeducation

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Thank you to our 2026 Keynote Dinner Sponsors for an incredible evening at #SWGSB! Nearly 400 leaders and students gathered to hear Stephan Crétier and celebrate industry excellence, honoring Michael G. O’Rourke and J. Carter Tolleson.

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Day 2 at SWGSB was all about turning classroom learning into practical leadership. Participants strengthened their understanding of bank performance, risk, strategy, and decision-making—building skills they can take back to their institutions. The day offered a strong mix of expert instruction, peer discussion, and applied learning designed for today’s banking leaders.

Learn more at https://t.co/I6H53UOv5M #SWGSB #banking #leadershipdevelopment #executiveeducation #texasbankers

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300+ community bankers and faculty gathered to kick off the SWGSB 2026 summer session at a welcome reception sponsored by CD Construction Consulting (CDCC). With 40+ years of expertise, CDCC continues to be a trusted partner to lenders nationwide. We’re grateful for their ongoing support.

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Thank you to TIB for supporting the SW Graduate School of Banking as a Keynote Dinner Platinum Sponsor for our upcoming summer session. We appreciate your partnership!

Learn more at https://t.co/n3N1LCiXZ4 #SWGSB #banking #leadershipdevelopment #executiveeducation #texasbankers

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hank you to @BankoftheWestTX for supporting the SW Graduate School of Banking as a Keynote Dinner Platinum Sponsor for our upcoming summer session. We appreciate your partnership!

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This #MemorialDay, we honor those who served—and the values they represent. In community banking, we carry that spirit forward by supporting those we serve, strengthening local economies, and leading with purpose every day.

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Congratulations to SWGSB graduate Mark Evans on being named chief lending officer at Worthington Bank. A 40+ year banking leader, Evans continues to make an impact in lending and executive leadership.

Learn more about how SWGSB can take you from peer to leader at https://t.co/I6H53UNXge #SWGSB #communitybanking #executiveeducation #smucox #financeprofessionals #commerciallending

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Congratulations to Lubbock Smith III, recently appointed South Dallas Market President at @VistaBank — making a historic first as the market’s first Black president. This proud SWGSB Class LXVI leader is making an impact where it matters most.

Join us in celebrating this incredible accomplishment! Lean more about how to strengthen your leadership journey at https://t.co/I6H53UNXge #SWGSB #communitybanking #executiveeducation #smucox #financeprofessionals #commerciallending

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The power of the SWGSB at @SMUCox goes far beyond the classroom. With 12,000 alumni, SWGSB graduates join a nationwide network of banking leaders shaping the future of the industry.

Learn more: https://t.co/I6H53UNXge #SWGSB #communitybanking #executiveeducation #smucox #financeprofessionals

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Elevate your board leadership at the #SWGSB 162nd Assembly for Bank Directors—September 3–6, 2026, in stunning Vail/Beaver Creek. Executive education meets mountain inspiration.

Learn more: https://t.co/jg6gZQ6d1b #SWGSB #banking #bankdirectoreducation #executiveeducation #smucox #financeprofessionals

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Thank you @swgsb & @BillChittenden for leading the way in banker education! @texasbankers is proud to be your partner in delivering America’s premier commercial lending school.

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A special thank you to our sponsors who helped make this year’s SWGSB Commercial Lending School such a success. We’re grateful to our Presenting Sponsor, @texasbankers, and our Welcome Reception Sponsor, CD Construction Consulting, for their support in creating an exceptional learning experience for community bankers. Your partnership helps equip the next generation of commercial lending leaders with the knowledge, skills, and connections to strengthen banks and communities.

Learn more about this transformative program at https://t.co/GdJqhVUiBZ #SWGSB #texasbankers #communitybanking #executiveeducation #smucox #financeprofessionals #commerciallending

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Graduates left SWGSB Commercial Lending School in partnership with @texasbankers ready to lead in commercial banking, equipped with practical skills, deep insights, and a powerful network of peers and faculty.

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Day 4 of SWGSB Commercial Lending School in partnership with @texasbankers was all about risk management, decision-making, and structuring loans that balance growth and safety—preparing community bankers to lead and lend with confidence.

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Community bankers at SWGSB Commercial Lending School in partnership with Texas Bankers Association focused on advanced underwriting, portfolio management, and strategic lending to tackle real-world challenges confidently.

Learn more at https://t.co/GdJqhVUiBZ #SWGSB #texasbankers #communitybanking #executiveeducation #smucox #financeprofessionals #commerciallending