The mission of the Stephen S. Smith Center in the Williams College of Business at Xavier University is to promote learning, scholarship, and debate about fundamental questions and ideas that impact society. The Center uses an interdisciplinary approach to examine such questions, emphasizing the study of economics and its relationship to law, political philosophy, and history.
The Center supports the Smith Scholars Program, a Williams College of Business (WCB) undergraduate cohort honors program. The program provides a challenging and comprehensive learning opportunity for students who want to pursue a business major that is enriched by an in-depth study of the liberal arts. Graduates of the program will become leaders of organizations, academicians, and professionals in a world that is increasingly diverse and complex.

