Luke Welch

Luke is a junior from Frisco, TX, and is majoring in Physics, Mathematics, and Finance. He enjoys playing sports, hanging out with friends, traveling, and playing the drums. After graduation, Luke is planning to stay in Dallas and work as an actuary, and he currently has an internship for Summer 2026 with State Farm.  

HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS

• 4x TMEA All Region Band Member 
• Top 10% of graduating class 
• Debate Team

SMU ACTIVITIES AND HONORS

• Traders@SMU Quantitative Finance Club, Director of Quant Trading
• Teaching Assistant, PHYS 1105: Mechanics Laboratory 
• Grader for the SMU department of Mathematics 
• Internal Transfer into SMU Cox School of Business 
• SMU Mustang Band 
• Kappa Sigma Fraternity 
• Meadows Percussion Ensemble 
• SMU-in-Japan Study Abroad 
• Dr.H. Neill McFarland Memorial Scholarship 
• University Honors Program 
• Honor Roll with Distinction 
• Intramural Sports