2020

A robotic arm built by SMU Lyle mechanical engineering professor Edmond Richer is delivering a stronger future for young Braden Scott, helping re-create connections between his brain and muscles.

Staying safe from the Coronavirus

SMU mourns the loss of Robert “Bob” Hyer Thomas ’53, ’57 attorney, civic leader and -beloved University alumnus, who died February 9, 2020, at the age of 88.

Distinguished geoscientist James Quick will open the doors to a new era of research and interdisciplinary collaboration as inaugural dean of SMU’s newly created Moody School of Graduate and Advanced Studies.

A $5 million gift from Heather and Ray W. Washburne ’84 and family will create a new soccer and track stadium

Graduating SMU students are making it special

In the spirit of transparency and open dialogue, I’m inviting our entire SMU community to read this message.

Dixon Hall to convene University Diversity Council, supervise ombudsperson

Gina L. and Tucker S. Bridwell ’73, ’74 commit $15 million to the Cox School

SMU community prepares students to research, register and vote in presidential election

Aurelia and Brad Heppner ’88 and family commit $11.5 million to the Cox School of Business

The class of 2024 helps drive record enrollment at SMU

Jane R. and Pat S. Bolin ’73 commit $7.5 million to the Cox School of Business

Physics and mathematics major Jared Burleson named Schwarzman Scholar

SMU’s Perkins School of Theology receives a grant of nearly $1 million from Lilly Endowment Inc. to help establish the ‘Testimony as Community Engagement’ program

Native people lived in flammable landscape of the American West for millennia

Population density, interaction, and the "Trump voter" factor: Research examines why some counties fare better during pandemic

More than 20 years of Arctic exploration yields rich rewards for SMU paleontologist

The university’s largest grant for research will be used to detect earthquakes, blasts and nuclear testing around the world

The answer might surprise you  

Study reveals tattoos impair sweating, could cause your body to overheat

Convincing Americans to vaccinate will require a ‘cause-and-effect’ conversation

Grants from Anametric to Deason Institute aimed at breakthroughs in both cybersecurity and quantum computing

North Texas becoming a center for testing of mobility innovation

Students reach out to Italians to learn about their lives during the pandemic

Art alumna invites us into her virtual kitchen as she makes delectable ceramics

The Girls of Summer is a coming-of-age story with ‘lots of improv moments’

Meadows Museum offers crafts, coloring pages, tiny tours and more

SMU law grads among first Black women to hold top roles with influential civic groups

A new funding lifeline for a free clinic fighting the pandemic

How one alum got creative when the going got tough

New Orleans Saints punter talks about tackling adversity

Retirees moved by business owner’s commitment to employees

SMU women's soccer kindness challenge inspires an NCAA campaign

Family life changed dramatically when Caitlin Williamson's grandmother was diagnosed with coronavirus

Could crowdsourcing the video game community crack COVID-19?

SMU chief security officer shares best practices to keep devices and data safe

What do you do with an idle makerspace in the middle of a global pandemic? Manufacture medical personal protective equipment (PPE), of course.

Rewind solo jams by Cary Pierce ’91 and Jack O’Neill ’90 of Jackopierce

Entrepreneur shares her insight on tackling difficult subjects – start with your family, she says

Alum leads innovation network to combat shortages

Alumna Ti Martin ’82, co-proprietor of the restaurant, keeps its hospitable spirit alive

An understanding of human rights is the foundation necessary to identify problems and find the paths to solve them

Attacks on black freedom began shortly after 13th Amendment was ratified

Call 214-SMU-COVD (214-768-2683) for free legal assistance for COVID-19 issues

As conspiracy theories abound, watch for bias and double-check information

Students’ efforts will focus on research and programs related to the COVID-19 pandemic

New partnership to provide tech training scholarships for underserved students

Improvising with kitchen utensil instruments and writing original songs

In a New York Times profile, Silas Farley outlines new path

"Take a minute and sit still," says Perkins world religions professor Ruben Habito

Native American community embraces extraordinary isolation measures

Kitten cuteness and other diversions to chase your cares away

SMU student is an essential worker in her part-time job at Target

SMU student Anna M. participates in Sunday Night Snacks while sheltering in place

RevTech ‘SAFE Schools’ grants encourage innovation

SMU super-entrepreneur shares what he’s learned from creating something from nothing

When in-person seminars became impossible, Candice Bledsoe found a way to inspire students, families

Author leads movement to fill bestseller lists with titles by Black authors

CBS News reached out to global health expert Eric Bing for insight

More than 20 years of Arctic exploration yields rich rewards for paleontologist

Noise levels in DFW down 30% during pandemic

Fred Chang and Jo Guldi lead the search for trends, hidden patterns, insights

This SMU education prof takes at-home math to new heights

Advertising major asks, "If I don't speak out, who will?"

11 tips from SMU Counseling Services

Instead, teach children to recognize racism and advocate for their friends

Alum band director plays Plano High fight song for each of his seniors

Software developed by SMU stops cyber attacks in a more effective way

Incoming SMU student Eileen Garcia one of 20 students followed for 13 years

RevTech presents $5,000 to each team to implement proposals for safe student return in COVID-19 world

SMU collaborators help community nonprofit pivot to e-commerce