Ron, a historian of 19th-century U.S. politics and economics, is one of 20 nationwide to receive the $800,000 fellowship.
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Mustang Charge guides SMU’s path toward the forefront of America’s universities.
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Experienced higher education leader brings expertise in strategic investment, institutional growth and academic ambition.
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Largest individual research funding commitment in SMU history includes $19.3 million in U.S. Department of Energy funding to move mining innovation from the lab to the field.
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Events
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Spectacles of Power and Faith: Colonial South American Art from the Thoma Foundation
August 23, 2026–January 24, 2027
Spectacles of Power and Faith showcases 63 colonial South American paintings from The Carl & Marilynn Thoma Foundation of the Spanish Americas collection. Created between 1600 and 1850 in present-day Peru, Bolivia, Colombia, Venezuela and Ecuador, the works explore faith, family, creativity and community. Many are exhibited and published for the first time.
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Leaders on Leadership: Cait Brumme
October 6, 2026
Cait Brumme, CEO MassChallenge, will discuss leadership at a Cox School of Business fireside chat. To register.
Oct 6. 5:15 to 6:15 fireside chat; 6:15 to 7 networking reception.
Crum Auditorium, Collins Executive Center, 3150 Binkley. -
Citizens or Subjects? Ancient Greek lessons for the future generation of democratic leaders and citizens
October 8, 2026
The SMU Tower Center, in collaboration with the new SMU-George W. Bush Presidential Center program in Principled Leadership, presents a lecture by Dr. Josiah Ober. Register here.
October 8, 4:30 to 5 reception; 5 lecture in rooms 108, 110, 112, Laura Lee Blanton Building, 6185 Airline Rd, SMU campus -
America the Beautiful
October 8, 2026
SMU piano faculty and students join pianist, educator and arts advocate Min Kwon in a special performance of America the Beautiful. This project brings together more than 70 American composers who have reimagined the beloved song through diverse and thought-provoking piano works. Free.
Oct. 8, 7:30 p.m. Caruth Auditorium, Owen Arts Center, 6101 Bishop Blvd.