2017
September 12, 2017
SMU commemorates 9/11 terror attacks
SMU commemorated the 16th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks on Monday, Sept. 11, with support from the SMU Police Department, SMU military veterans, and the student chapter of Young Americans for Freedom.
Award-winning violinist Aaron Boyd, a member of the acclaimed Escher String Quartet, has been named director of chamber music and professor of practice in violin in the Division of Music at SMU Meadows School of the Arts, beginning with the fall 2017 semester.
To SMU art historian Adam Herring, the Peruvian Inca "lost city" of Machu Picchu is much more than a far-flung tourist destination. It is a symbol of the Incas’ disastrous attempt to control their environment.
November 15, 2016
SMU Adventures blogs
Blogs by students and faculty about interesting people and places the world over.
September 18, 2017
Affordable Housing Discussion
SMU will host a panel discussion on affordable housing in Dallas on Sept. 21
Photoswitch chemistry allows construction of light shapes into structures that have volume and are viewable from 360 degrees, making them useful for biomedical imaging, teaching, engineering, TV, movies, video games and more
January 03, 2017
For better or worse, the new year is time’s touchstone
SMU historian Alexis McCrossen, who specializes in how we mark the passage of time, offers her expertise on marking a new year.
November 30, 2017
SMU history professor/time expert Alexis McCrossen explores the evolution of New Year's celebrations
SMU history professor/time expert Alexis McCrossen explores the evolution of New Year's celebrations in her new book.
June 15, 2017
SMU chemist wins prestigious NSF Career Award
Prof. Alex Lippert’s research uses chemistry to develop affordable, glowing internal imaging techniques.
September 07, 2017
SMU professor named outstanding teacher by UT Regents
Alisa Winkler is an SMU adjunct faculty member and research assistant professor of paleontology in the SMU Roy M. Huffington Department of Earth Sciences.
March 07, 2017
Alison Overholt, editor of ESPN the Magazine, to give the 2017 William J. O’Neil Lecture in Business Journalism at SMU, April 4
Featured speaker will be Alison Overholt, an award-winning journalist and the first female editor of a national sports magazine.
September 20, 2017
A Teacher Changed Her Life. Now, She Tries To Do The Same For Her Garland Students
A teacher changed the life of SMU alumna Jean Greenidge and now she tries to do the same for her Garland students.
Alumnus and accomplished actor Kevin Page talks about landing his first speaking role - as Mr. Kinney in RoboCop - while still a student.
February 08, 2017
How an SMU alum's obsession led to a life of dance with Paul Taylor
When he landed at SMUin the early 1990s on a full scholarship, Michael Trusnovec was aiming for career in musical theater. Then the Long Island native discovered the choreography of Paul Taylor.
April 04, 2017
SMU Grad Khary Payton Is Enjoying Walking Dead But Knows His Character Will Probably Die
SMU Grad Khary Payton is enjoying Walking Dead but knows his character will probably die.
February 09, 2016
Fighting cancer as child’s play
Virtual reality game helps young cancer patients visualize body's battle.
February 09, 2016
SMU Alumna Kamica King ’13 Offers Help And Hope To Homeless
SMU Alumna Kamica King ’13 offers help and hope to the homeless.
November 22, 2017
Rejected writers find acceptance in Wild Detectives' New Reading Series
Rejected writers find acceptance in Wild Detectives' New Reading Series, says SMU alum Cam Kirkpatrick, the series' creator.
March 24, 2017
Mosaic Family Services to give human rights award to Akola founder Brittany Underwood
Mosaic Family Services will present the 2017 Champion of Human Rights Award to SMU alumna Brittany Merrill Underwood.
March 09, 2017
SMU’s Gabby Petrucelli ’16 Balances Grad School And Rowing
SMU’s Gabby Petrucelli ’16 balances grad school and rowing.
SMU Alum John Harper ’68: ‘The best medicine is science and compassion intersecting at the patient.’
"I met Michael Jordan during the first week of my internship,” says Mark Lau ’06. “Right then I knew that Nike was the place I wanted to work."
Shazi Mir ’07, ’08 has been named one of Consulting Magazine’s “Rising Stars: 35 under 35.”
July 11, 2017
Does symmetry matter for running speed?
A new method for assessing patterns of ground-force application suggests the right and left legs of the world’s fastest man may perform differently, defying current scientific assumptions about running speed.
January 24, 2017
What is social-emotional learning, and why does it matter to DISD?
Social-emotional learning is related to the idea of educating the “whole child,” says Annie Wright, the director of Evaluation for SMU’s Center on Research and Evaluation.
An opinion piece by Annie Wright, director of evaluation for SMU's Center on Research and Evaluation.
October 31, 2017
A big splash: SMU dedicates the Robson & Lindley Aquatics Center
SMU dedicated the Robson & Lindley Aquatics Center, the new home of SMU's international championship swimming and diving programs, on Friday, Nov. 3.
September 25, 2017
Sheila Grant and former SMU swimmer Jody Grant pledge $1.5 million to SMU's soon-to-open Robson & Lindley Aquatics Center
Former SMU swimmer Joseph M. "Jody" Grant '60, and his wife, Sheila Peterson Grant, are providing SMU Athletics with a $1.5 million gift to help fund the University's new Robson & Lindley Aquatics Center.
July 13, 2017
Let's not whitewash tech history
A story about Arvid Nelsen, a librarian and researcher at Southern Methodist University, and a member of the IEEE Computer Society,
May 15, 2017
Inspired by grandfather, Arya McCarthy’s student research ranged from simulated brains to political polarization
Graduating senior Arya McCarthy has been a frequent presence on SMU’s campus practically since the day he could walk.
April 27, 2017
Celebrate Asian American Heritage Month!
Come to the 10th Annual Night Market and the Asian American Gala.
February 09, 2017
SMU announces 2017 football schedule
- SMU today announced its highly-anticipated 2017 football schedule, a slate that is highlighted by seven games on the SMU campus.
March 27, 2017
Spring football practice at SMU
A look behind the scenes at spring football practice at SMU as Head Coach Chad Morris prepares for a successful season.
February 15, 2017
Come Support The Mustangs
Come come support the Mustang Men's Basketball team, Women's Basketball team, Women's Tennis, Men's Tennis, and Swimming and Diving
March 07, 2017
Mustangs Claim Outright Conference Title On Senior Day
Mustangs Men's Basketball claim outright conference title on Senior Day.
March 15, 2017
Cheer your Mustangs On!
Watch video of Wednesday's send-off for SMU in the the NCAA Tournament and get information for Friday's game.
February 13, 2017
No. 25 SMU Defeats No. 11 Cincinnati, 60-51
The 25th-ranked Mustangs got a bit of a revenge, and in the process took a slight lead in the American Athletic Conference standings with their 60-51 victory over Cincinnati on Sunday.
The SMU men's and women's swimming and diving programs were awarded Team Academic Excellence Awards by the American Athletic Conference, league officials announced July 11.
November 03, 2017
SMU Mustang Band: Celebrating 100 Years of Spirit
Meet the hub of SMU spirit – the Mustang Band, making music for 100 years.
May 08, 2017
Fox 4: In The Moment - "The Distinguished Professor"
Barbara Hill Moore, Meadows Foundation Distinguished Teaching Professor of Voice in Meadows School of the Arts at SMU, was featured May 5, 2017, in a story by Clarice Tinsely of Fox 4 News/
December 30, 2017
SMU basketball seasons continue
The seasons for SMU men's and women's basketball continue with games scheduled in Moody Coliseum.
November 09, 2017
Seasons open Friday for men's and women's basketball
The seasons for SMU Men's and Women's basketball opens on Friday, Nov. 10, in Moody Coliseum.
December 04, 2017
SMU senior Benjamin H. Chi named Schwarzman Scholar
Chi to earn one-year master’s in global affairs at Beijing university
February 03, 2017
President Obama’s Genocide
Assoc. Prof. Ben Voth, director of Debate at SMU,says the "current effort to demonize the new immigration orders for Syria that would reprioritize entry and allow genocide victims to escape this age of genocide is diabolical and we ought not be silent."
Ben Voth, director of Debate at SMU, writes about James Farmer Jr., known as “The Great Debater.”
SMU Debate Director Ben Voth writes about a new path forward for Texas and Dallas on race: integrated non-violence.
June 01, 2017
Don’t write off coal
Bernard Weinstein, associate director of SMU's Maguire Energy Institute, writes that although coal’s share of power generation in America is likely to continue to decline, worldwide use of coal will continue to grow for at least the next 30 years.
July 06, 2017
Under NAFTA, let's do more trade, not less
Economist Bernard Weinstein, associate director of SMU's Maguire Energy Institute, says more cross-border trade and investment can lead to greater economic efficiencies, new job opportunities and higher incomes for workers.
September 14, 2017
Two Cheers For America's Energy Infrastructure
Bernard Weinstein, associate director of SMU's Maguire Energy Institute, writes about how the U.S. energy infrastructure held up to Hurricanes Harvey and Irma.
Prof. Bernard Weinstein, associate director of the Maguire Energy Institute, writes about the effect of government subsidies on energy prices.
On March 25, Bettie Gilmore of SMU departed for a six-day trip to Rwanda where she helped train Rwandan security forces in dispute resolution.
October 06, 2017
Big iDeas bring home the big bucks for student entrepreneurs
Students put their creative minds to the test and competed for glory at the annual Big iDeas Pitch Contest.
December 08, 2017
What's in a name?
Biko McMillan was supposed to be named "Stanley," after his grandfather, but his father wanted a name that came with a legacy.
February 10, 2017
Invitation to Bill Wittliff/Virgil Musick Exhibit, Panel Discussion, and Book Signing
Sponsored by the Friends of the SMU Libraries
February 03, 2017
SMU celebrates Black History Month
SMU is celebrating Black History Month during February with a variety of programs and presentations.
July 13, 2017
Work in Progress: The Necessities
An interview with playwright and SMU theater provessor Blake Hackler about this new play.
December 11, 2017
Holiday Reads
Start off the new year with books published recently by the SMU community, including faculty, staff, alumni, libraries and museum.
January 25, 2017
SMU books for your reading pleasure
Enjoy a book by a member of the SMU community, including faculty, staff, alumni, libraries or museum.
May 10, 2017
From the SMU Bookstore:
Sale on May 9 and 10, and rentals are due May 16.
September 11, 2017
How scientists (including an SMU seismologist) monitor North Korea's nuclear tests
How SMU scientists are involved in monitoring North Korea's nuclear tests.
September 11, 2017
Bridwell Library Entry Hall Exhibition: Religious Emblem Books
Bridwell Library at Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University, announces an exhibition featuring religious emblem books; volumes which engaged readers with linguistic and visual puzzles in order to convey both Christian doctrine and moral lessons.
September 11, 2017
Bridwell Library Exhibition: Martin Luther in the Age of Print
Commemorating the five hundredth anniversary of the announcement by Martin Luther (1483-1546) of his Ninety-five Theses against indulgences, and the beginning of the Reformation, this exhibition serves as an introduction to the reformer and his printed works.
Bruce Bullock, director of SMU's Maguire Energy Institute, says he believes actions by the Trump administration could boost oil production.
January 25, 2017
The controversial Keystone XL and Dakota Access pipelines
Bruce Bullock, Director of SMU’s Maguire Energy Institute, talks about U.S. President Donald Trump signing orders to pave the way for the controversial Keystone XL and Dakota Access oil pipelines.
September 01, 2017
There is no gas shortage
Bruce Bullock, director of SMU’s Maguire Energy Institute, said that despite the lines at local gas stations following Hurricane Harvey, “the good news is that supply is on the way.” People shouldn’t panic, he said. As long as the price of gasoline is kept artificially low, people will think there’s a shortage, he said, explaining that if the market was allowed to work, gas prices would rise and demand would drop, shortening the lines.
December 14, 2017
SMU and UTA profs named National Academy of Inventors Fellows
Bruce Gnade, executive director of the Hart Center for Engineering Leadership and clinical professor at SMU has been named a fellow of the National Academy of Inventors, the highest professional honor given to academic inventors.
May 30, 2017
Texas and the Bathroom Bill
SMU Political Science Professor Cal Jillson talks about the possibility of a special legislative session to address a bathroom bill. Jillson says the Texas governor, who must decide whether to call a special session, is caught between social conservatives, who oppose the bill, and the business community, which favors the bill.
SMU Political Science Professor Cal Jillson on what to expect as President Trump and Attorney General Jeff Sessions openly disagree..
Texas's controversial new law raises important questions about whether enforcing a federal law should always trump enforcement of local laws
August 18, 2017
Beating ‘bathroom bill’ should inspire Texas business to be politically engaged in Austin
SMU Political Scientist Cal Jillson talks about the political road ahead for Texas.
February 23, 2017
Steady growth has local Republicans sounding the alarm over 'possible Californization' of Collin County
SMU Political Science Professor Cal Jillson talks about the possible political shift in neighboring Collin County because of an influx of new residents.
January 04, 2017
Pension Problems in Dallas
SMU Political Science Professor Cal Jillson talks about State Sen. John Whitemire (D) of Houston being hired to lobby on behalf of the financially troubled Dallas Police and Fire Pension System.
June 09, 2017
Where does Comey's testimony leave us?
SMU Political Science Professor Cal Jillson discusses the testimony of former FBI Director James Comey before the Senate Intelligence Committee on June 8 and Comey’s conversation with President Trump about former national security adviser Michael Flynn.
SMU Political Science Professor Cal Jillson comments on the announcement by Dallas County Sheriff Lupe Valdez that she will run for governor.
SMU Political Scientist Cal Jillson talks about Democratic hopes of challenging Texas Gov. Abbott in 2018.
March 21, 2017
What Would It Take To Summon A Convention Of States?
SMU Political Science Professor Cal Jillson talks about the push for a constitutional convention.
July 18, 2017
Politics motivating Abbott’s priorities
SMU Political Science Professor Cal Jillson talks about Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s recent re-election bid announcement.
SMU political science professor Cal Jillson says a light Obama footprint on the national stage could allow breathing room for future Democratic leaders to emerge.
November 27, 2017
Campus Cultural Intelligence Initiative at SMU
We are pleased to announce the formal launch of our strategic initiative, the Campus Cultural Intelligence Initiative (CIQ@SMU).
June 08, 2017
SMU Continuing and Professional Education
At SMU Continuing and Professional Education, you can learn something new about a subject that interests you or enhance your career.
October 06, 2017
SMU Anthropologist Caroline Brettell becomes a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Noted SMU anthropologist Caroline Brettell was inducted as a fellow into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences on Oct. 7, 2017.
April 18, 2017
SMU Anthropologist Caroline Brettell elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Noted SMU anthropologist Caroline Brettell joins actress Carol Burnett, musician John Legend, playwright Lynn Nottage, immunologist James Allison and other renowned leaders in various fields as a newly elected member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
June 09, 2017
SMU Law School grad writes mystery novel
Carter Hopkins of Dallas is a 2004 alumnus of SMU Dedman School of Law. The campus and its surroundings serve as the backdrop of his new murder-mystery, “The Lincoln Prophecy.”
January 09, 2017
$2 Million gift to endow directorship of SMU’s Cary M. Maguire Center for Ethics and Public Responsibility
A $2 million gift from SMU Trustee emeritus and longtime benefactor Cary M. Maguire will endow the directorship of the University ethics center that bears his name in honor of the center’s founding director, ethicist William F. May.
November 20, 2017
SMU Celebration of Lights to brighten holiday season
SMU will brighten the holiday season at its annual lighting ceremony, Celebration of Lights, at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 27, on the Main Quad.
March 07, 2017
SMU Chemistry now accepting applications for new Ph.D. degree in Theoretical and Computational Chemistry
SMU’s Department of Chemistry seeks to meet a high demand for well-trained computational and theoretical chemistry professionals with a new doctoral program.
March 30, 2017
Christian Perspectives on American Immigration Policy
Carlos Cardoza Orlandi, Professor of World Christianities and Mission Studies at SMU, and Paul Hunker, Chief Counsel for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Dallas, will discuss insights from Christian theology and tradition on the complex issues surrounding immigration in America today.
May 31, 2017
Michael H. Hites named SMU Chief Information Officer
Michael H. Hites, Ph.D., an executive with 17 years of experience leading large-scale computing operations for university-based research and innovation, has been named Chief Information Officer at SMU.
November 01, 2017
Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings says North Texas cities must work together to win 'job wars'
Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings says North Texas cities must work together to win 'job wars.'
October 30, 2017
SMU hosts program on how minorities, immigrants and millennials are changing America’s urban landscape
SMU hosted “Cities, Suburbs and the New America,” a symposium on trends in urban and suburban migration, with a focus on people.
December 14, 2017
George W. Bush Presidential Center CEO Ken Hersh presents SMU December Commencement address
Kenneth A Hersh, president and chief executive officer of the George W. Bush Presidential Center, which oversees the George W. Bush Institute and houses the George W. Bush Library and Museum, will be the featured speaker during SMU’s fall Commencement on Dec. 16.
Francis S. Collins, M.D., Ph.D., the director of the National Institutes of Health who may be best known for leading the Human Genome Project (HGP), was the featured speaker during SMU’s 102nd all-University Commencement ceremony May 20 in Moody Coliseum.
April 13, 2017
SMU to award honorary degrees to four distinguished leaders at May 20 Commencement Ceremony
SMU will award honorary degrees to four prestigious leaders in science, theology and the arts at the All-University Commencement Ceremony at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 20, in Moody Coliseum.
May 25, 2017
Scenes from SMU's spring 2017 Commencement weekend
Scenes from the weekend in which SMU awarded more than 1,600 degrees in ceremonies.
June 09, 2017
SMU Reads Program to share Pulitzer Prize-winning book, Evicted, with students and community
As incoming SMU students prepare to settle into their on-campus homes, they will examine the life experiences of those who can't afford to stay in theirs.
"Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City" is this fall's common reading selection, which every incoming SMU student is expected to read. There will be small-group discussions on the book written by Matthew Desmond.
EmcArts is excited to announce Dallas, Texas, and Buffalo, N.Y., as the next two cities to establish Community Innovation Labs (CIL), a nationwide program that addresses social issues by integrating artists with community-based change efforts.
Connor Kolodziej ’19 was so excited about his winter break externship that he was up by 5:30 a.m. so he would be early to the office of George Killebrew ’85, executive vice president with the Dallas Mavericks
February 10, 2017
SMU Continuing and Professional Education
At SMU Continuing and Professional Education, you can learn something new about a subject that interests you or enhance your career.
May 19, 2017
SMU Cox Honors Six Alumni
Three receive Distinguished Alumni Award and three are named Outstanding Young Alumni.