The Internet has evolved from static web pages to e-commerce — and now to identity play — according to Professor Ulrike Schultze of SMU Cox. Through researching how people use their avatars and operate in Second Life, "one of the richest social media environments," Schultze finds new insights into how our on- and off-line identities are increasingly entangled—and how social media is evolving.

SMU-Cox in the news @ KRLD NewsRadio 1080 : Business Owners, Educators Speculate about 2012's Economic Environment

For many, a new year comes with a promise of a fresh start. Especially among business owners, who interpret an influx of new faces as a reason to expect a promising 12 months. SMU’s Mike Davis, though, has a warning.