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Alumni Journalism alum Morgan Parmet Gaffney (B.A. ’09) draws on the skills she developed at Meadows to help bring stories to air at NBCUniversal while supporting the next generation of media professionals.

Alumni Advertising alum Andrew Carty (B.A. ’02) draws on the fundamentals he developed at Meadows to help brands connect with consumers in an ever-changing industry.

Alumni CCPA alum Erin Fischer (B.A. ’03) discovered her passion for nonprofit leadership at Meadows and has built a career bringing people together around missions that make a difference.

Students Game development student Caroline Zhou is one of seven scholarship recipients who will receive tuition support, industry mentorship and access to the 2027 D.I.C.E. Summit.

Alumni Theatre alum Parker Davis Gray (B.F.A. ’16) draws on the adaptability and spirit of play he developed at Meadows to build a multifaceted career onstage and behind the scenes.

Campus Rooted in musicianship, clinical training, and service, SMU Meadows’ music therapy program has made an impact on students and communities throughout North Texas and beyond.

Alumni Music composition alum Sara Corry (B.M. ’10) has built a career defined by versatility and experimentation as a military composer and arranger for The U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own.”

Students From internships and international experiences to artist residencies and film production, Meadows students spent the summer building their skills, expanding their networks and gaining hands-on experience in their fields.

Alumni Dance alum Joshua Peugh (B.F.A. ’06) draws on his interdisciplinary education to reimagine classic literature through movement, bringing stories from Shakespeare and beyond to the stage.

Faculty Join us in welcoming eight new faculty members to Meadows, in divisions ranging from art and art history to film and music, and learn more about these new members of our community.

Alumni Art alum Olivia Smith (B.F.A. '11) channels the creative freedom she discovered at Meadows into her work as co-founder and partner of New York City gallery Magenta Plains.

Alumni Marketing specialist and SMU Alumna Haley Beilke discusses her time at SMU Meadows as a double major and life after graduation.

Faculty Professor Barbara Hill Moore received one of the profession's highest honors while faculty, students and alumni showcased the Division of Music at the 59th National Association of Teachers of Singing Conference.

Alumni Advertising alum Palmer Beldy discusses her time at SMU Meadows and working for the National Geographic Society.

Summer In partnership with SMU's STARS program, the Division of Journalism welcomed students from rural Texas for a week of multimedia storytelling, mentorship and college life.

Students Twelve students from across the country will join the Division of Theatre this fall as the first cohort of Meadows’ new Musical Theatre track.

Campus The brand new Division of Design welcomes three innovative programs to a new home—Creative Computing, MADI and SMU Guildhall.

Events Assistant professor Sara Daneshpour and Meadows student performers and alumni continue the school's longstanding presence at the annual Dallas music festival.

Students Hear from the inaugural cohort as they reflect on their experiences in the program and the leadership paths they’re pursuing after graduation.

Alumni CCPA major and political science minor Bella Putnam interviews Meadows alumna Jane Becnel, a sports marketing associate with the Dallas Cowboys organization.

Students The year-long program will give Molly Medeiros (CCPA) and Grace Williams (Journalism, Fashion Media) hands-on experience in storytelling, advocacy and strategic communications in our nation’s capital.

Students As part of their capstone project, M.A./MBA students created strategic plans to help the DCMS strengthen audience engagement and organizational sustainability.

Students Freshman Matthew Scott discusses his first year at SMU Meadows and participating in the Bachauer International Piano Competition.

Students From nonprofit work and freelancing to serving as a production designer on a student-led film project, Mia Salinas is carving her own path in the local film industry.

Students From Booker T. Washington High School to SMU Meadows, Ja’Von Mitchell’s dance journey is one shaped by culture and community.

Alumni Rogers Healy (B.A. ’03) leverages the storytelling skills he developed at Meadows to guide his success in real estate and venture capital.

Alumni Dance alum Lindsay DiGiuseppe Salih (B.F.A. ’00) transformed her Meadows training into a dynamic career as a performer, educator and founder of Contemporary Ballet Dallas.

Students From Dallas to an international stage, first-year Division of Music student Matthew Scott earns a place among the world’s most promising young artists.

Students Moving from her home country of Belarus to study studio art and art history at Meadows, Anastasiya Shyvilka concludes her senior year with an impressive portfolio of internships and exhibition experiences.

Alumni CCPA student Isabella Grover interviews Emmy-nominated video editor Brad Conlin.

Alumni Film & Media Arts alum Rob Hoegee (B.F.A. '93) built a career in animation as a writer, executive producer, and showrunner, bringing collaborative storytelling to life across acclaimed series.

CCPA professor Jim Hart is recognized by Social Venture Partners Dallas for his forward-thinking leadership that bridges the arts, entrepreneurship, and social impact to drive meaningful change.

Students Our first senior spotlight of the May 2026 graduating class is fashion media major Jess Silverstein, who will kickstart her career as an Assistant Buyer for Burlington in August.

Events A new initiative will bring North Texas K–12 students to campus for live performance, hands-on learning and a full day of artistic exploration.

Alumni Music alum Neeki Bey (M.M. ’07) has built a career spanning performance and production, drawing on his Meadows training to lead creative work on national stages.

Alumni Meadows alumna Brianna (Bri) Woods discusses her time in the Theatre M.F.A. program and playing a lead in the upcoming production of “Ragtime.”

Alumni Art history alum Veronica Pesantes (B.A. ’94) turned the critical thinking and cultural perspective she developed at Meadows into a global career in the arts.

Events A landmark collaboration between the Division of Theatre and DTC brings students, alumni, and professionals together in a sweeping musical that signals a bold future for theatre in North Texas.

Campus Archival research and hands-on workshops with Fashion Media professors introduced students from Trinity Christian Academy to the creative and critical sides of the fashion industry.

Students CCPA alumna Maria Murad interviews Journalism alumna Saniha Aziz Chakravarthy about her career in the communications industry.

Alumni Creative Computing alum Makayla Alston (B.A. ’25) applies her interdisciplinary Meadows training to support large-scale events at Dallas Market Center.

Applications are now open for the fourth edition of the event, for pianists aged 13 to 17, taking place June 9–19, 2027, in Dallas, Texas, with Sa Chen as jury chair.

Alumni Theatre alum John Paul Green (B.F.A. ’12) built a successful TV career before bringing the creative freedom and collaborative spirit he discovered at Meadows to classrooms across LA as a theatre educator.

After advancing through a competitive regional round, Meadows student Daria Oleinik will showcase her artistry on one of the nation’s most prestigious student music stages.

Faculty Director of Academics of SMU Guildhall Elizabeth Stringer discusses the new B.A. in Game Development launching Fall 2026.

Alumni Advertising alum Jolie Guz (B.A. ’18) built the foundational skills at Meadows to prepare her for design work at a global brand.

Professors Michelle N. Gibson and Alvon Reed shared their artistry and scholarship at the 36th annual event, hosted by the International Association of Blacks in Dance in Atlanta.

Alumni CCPA alum Darian Taylor (B.A. ’20) credits his foundation at Meadows for shaping his leadership approach in his corporate communications career.

Alumni Journalism alum Andrea Mooney (B.A. ’03) shapes how one of Dallas’ most recognized media brands connects with its audiences.

Alumni CCPA student Lauren Edone interviews Journalism alum Willow Blythe-Carroll.

Alumni Dance alum Anna Kelley Zielke (B.F.A. ’25) uses movement and language to foster connection as a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant in Laos.

Students will gain paid, hands-on experience, industry mentorship, and professional connections with nine leading Dallas arts and media organizations during the program’s second run.

Linda’s relationship with Meadows was not simply one of philanthropy; it was a partnership grounded in belief.

Alumni Music performance alum Derek W. Hawkes (B.M., B.A. ’14) has built a career that reflects the power of interdisciplinary training at Meadows.

Alumni Meadows music alum Neeki Bey discusses the importance of building community in your career and how he came to produce shows for Lincoln Center in NYC.

Alumni Art alum Mel Auberty (B.F.A. '79) blends decades of artistic practice with advocacy through her upcoming "Year of the Horse" exhibition and the nonprofit Blue Horse Sanctuary.

Students Students visited the Corsicana Artist and Writer Residency to meet working artists, tour studios and experience the power of artistic collaboration beyond campus.

Campus SMU DataArts Executive Director Jen Benoit-Bryan discusses SMU DataArts and how it’s impacting arts organizations around the country.

Alumni Film & Media Arts alum Cameron Belgrade (B.A. ’21) made a pivotal leap from accounting to filmmaking during college, eventually landing him at Walt Disney Studios.

Events Brian Stokes Mitchell will receive the Meadows Award at the Meadows at the Meyerson in Dallas on March 31 where he will perform with the Meadows Choirs and the Meadows Symphony Orchestra.

Events From sound-reactive installations to glow-in-the-dark sculptures, attendees will experience interactive projects from students in the Creative Computing program and beyond.

Students Members of "The Daily Campus" and "SMU Look" magazine earned six awards and numerous honorable mentions across reporting, writing, photography and art categories from the ACP.

Alumni Art history and music alum Michael Kirk Allen (B.A. '03) draws on his dual-degree background to help today’s top artists share their stories at Republic Records.

Students Senior Mari Sato talks to us about her experience studying Fashion Media at SMU Meadows, internships, and her dream job in fashion.

Students Through teamwork, creativity, and strategy, students in the dual degree M.A./MBA program help an emerging arts nonprofit in Dallas find its footing and its voice.

Alumni Arts Management & Arts Entrepreneurship alum Greg Oertel (M.A./MBA '15) leads with both creativity and strategy shaping philanthropic initiatives across Texas.

Alumni Jasmine Williams, master’s graduate and current Performer’s Diploma student, brings her artistry and training to HGO’s production of “Porgy and Bess” alongside fellow Meadows voice program alumni.

Alumni Advertising and CCPA alum Palmer Beldy (B.A. ’22) uses her Meadows-honed creativity to craft meaningful content for the National Geographic Society.

Alumni Theatre alum Trigg Watson (B.F.A. ’12) builds upon his Meadows experience to bring theatrical storytelling, technology and human connection to modern magic.

Faculty Art professors Brian Molanphy and Daniel Rios Rodriguez display their work in major exhibitions, from right here in Texas to the mountains of Taiwan.