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Student musicians perform for the Meadows at the Winspear.

March 10, 2023

Meadows at the Winspear Celebrates 30th Annual Benefit Concert

Events Dance Music Student dancers and musicians perform at the Winspear Opera House for the Meadows 30th annual benefit concert.

Image of woman interacting with abstract virtual experience

March 10, 2023

Differences Between Creative Computing and Creative Technology

Campus Creative Computation Creative Technology Creative computing and creative technology are related but different disciplines. Creative computing centers on the use of computer science to create digital art and expression, while creative technology centers on leveraging technology to enhance and augment traditional forms of creative expression or to create new forms of physical art.

March 08, 2023

What are NFTs?

Faculty Creative Technology Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) have emerged in recent years as a way of owning an original digital image, including photos, videos, audio files and other digital formats. It’s especially popular in the digital art world but has expanded into other collectibles such as trading cards, comic books, games and more.

The Dallas ADDY Awards recognizes 26 advertising students for their work.

March 08, 2023

Advertising Students Take Home Record-Breaking Number of ADDY Awards

Students Advertising Students in Meadows’ Division of Advertising took home 26 of the 30 awards given at the AAF’s Dallas ADDY Awards last week.

Adjunct professor Hope Endrenyi teaches choreography to her musical theatre class.

March 07, 2023

Hamilton Performer and Meadows Alum Returns to Teach Musical Theatre

Alumni Dance Music Theatre Hope Endrenyi (B.F.A. ’16) returns to Meadows as an adjunct professor to teach musical theatre class.

March 07, 2023

SMU Expands Bisk Partnership to Offer Online Master's Degree in Creative Technology

Campus Creative Technology SMU and Bisk have expanded their partnership to create and launch an online Master of Arts (M.A.) degree program in Creative Technology.

March 03, 2023

Professor Gordon Law Inducted Into Advertising Hall of Fame

Faculty Advertising Professor Gordon Law has been inducted into the American Advertising Federation’s Southwest Advertising Hall of Fame.

Journalism and computer science student Kirk Ogunrinde.

February 21, 2023

Meadows Student Selected for Prestigious Program With The Institute For Responsible Citizenship

Students Journalism Meadows journalism student Kirk Ogunrinde has been selected for The Institute For Responsible Citizenship’s prestigious Washington Program.

February 10, 2023

SMU’s Meadows Museum Names New Director

Campus Art Art History SMU has named Amanda W. Dotseth Linda P. and William A. Custard Director of the Meadows Museum. Dotseth, who will be the first female director of the Meadows Museum, served as the director ad interim and curator of the Museum since the passing of its previous director, Mark A. Roglán, in 2021.

Artwork from Ira Greenberg's genesis project on his new AI art platform.

February 08, 2023

NFT Podcast Interviews Professor Ira Greenberg on New AI Art Platform

Faculty Creative Computation Creative Technology Professor Greenberg was recently interviewed on the "Waiting to Be Signed" podcast to discuss his new AI art platform, Emergent Properties.

February 03, 2023

Meadows Alum Rob Chilton ’06 Named in Yamaha’s “40 Under 40”

Alumni Music Rob Chilton (B.M. ’06) was recently recognized in Yamaha’s 2023 “40 Under 40” for Excellence in Music Education.

Meadows students Aysia Lane and Simone Melvin awarded internship with Forbes

February 03, 2023

Forbes Selects Two Interns for New Partnership with Meadows’ Business Journalism Program

Students Journalism Two SMU journalism students have been awarded summer internships with Forbes Magazine through a new alliance that focuses on diversifying newsrooms.

Music therapy lecturer Dr. Janice Lindstrom

February 02, 2023

Lecturer Janice Lindstrom Explains the Healing Power of Music to NPR

Faculty Music Meadows music therapy lecturer, Dr. Janice Lindstrom, was recently featured in an NPR article about whether music can be used to heal America’s tense political divide.

February 01, 2023

Latino Arts Project to Install Gaspar Yanga Exhibition at SMU Featuring Never-Before-Seen Historic Materials

Events Art History Latino Arts Project is proud to announce the installation of Yanga Rediscovered: The First Liberator of the Americas, an exhibition highlighting the heroic actions of Gaspar Yanga, at the recently renovated Owen Arts Center at SMU from February 1 through March 31, 2023.

Ira Greenberg assisting a student at a computer

January 30, 2023

Professor Ira Greenberg Leads Groundbreaking Master’s Program Combining Coding and Creativity

Faculty Creative Computation Creative Technology SMU is preparing to launch the online Master of Arts in Creative Technology through the Meadows School of the Arts. The graduate program will focus on creative and design disciplines combined with core and emerging technologies, giving professionals the ability to generate innovative solutions.

January 20, 2023

Two SMU Piano Majors Named National Finalists in MTNA Piano Competitions

Students Music SMU Meadows piano majors Lewis Warren Jr. and Esther Pham will compete as National Finalists in the Music Teachers National Association’s Young Artist and Senior Competitions.

Lesli Linka Glatter directing a film shoot from the back of a production van.

December 21, 2022

Lesli Linka Glatter ’74 Reflects on Decades-Long Dance and Film Career

Alumni Dance Film & Media Arts Since graduating with a degree in dance almost 50 years ago, Meadows alum and award-winning director Lesli Linka Glatter (B.F.A. ’74) has traveled the world building a vibrant arts career.

December 16, 2022

Gillian Rae Perry ’17 Named Vanguard Emerging Opera Composer

Alumni Music Meadows alum Gillian Rae Perry (B.M., B.A. ’17) was selected for a two-year residency at the Chicago Opera Theater in the Vanguard Emerging Opera Composer Program.

Photos courtesy of LCAC, Denver, CO. Collage by Victoria P. Gonzalez (2021)

December 14, 2022

SMU DataArts Report Reveals Positive Impact of Ford Foundation’s Efforts Investing $230 Million in People of Color and Disability-Centered Arts and Storytelling Organizations

Study Finds that Funding Led to Improved Organizational Stability and Access Among Grantees

December 07, 2022

John Holiday ’07 Performs at New York City’s Metropolitan Opera

Alumni Music Meadows alum and countertenor John Holiday (B.M. ’07) is currently performing in the opera The Hours at the Metropolitan Opera in NYC.

December 01, 2022

Philip Van Keuren Accepted to Visiting Artist Residency at American Academy in Rome

Faculty Art Art professor, photographer and Meadows alum Philip Van Keuren will begin a residency in Rome to further his photographic body of work.

Tashima Thomas poses outside of her art exhibition with included artists.

November 18, 2022

NYC’s Apex Art Gallery Features Exhibition Curated by Professor Tashima Thomas

Faculty Art Art History The Tribeca art gallery is currently featuring a botanical-inspired exhibition co-curated by assistant art history professor Tashima Thomas.

November 16, 2022

Original Composition from Professor Xi Wang to Be Performed at Carnegie Hall

Faculty Music Associate professor of music composition and theory, Xi Wang, will have her new original composition performed at Carnegie Hall by the Philadelphia Orchestra.

November 14, 2022

Meadows Takes Manhattan

Faculty Art Art History Music This December, many Meadows faculty and alumni will be showcasing their work in various capacities across New York City.

Erin Hannigan performing with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra.

November 07, 2022

Meadows Performers and Graduates Fill Principal Oboe Positions in Major Dallas Ensembles

Alumni Music For the first time, all three Principal Oboe positions of the major Dallas ensembles are occupied by Meadows-affiliated performers and graduates, with additional alumni oboists performing in ensembles across the country.

November 07, 2022

Meadows Celebrates SMU Homecoming 2022

Campus Graduates, students, faculty and friends celebrated SMU Homecoming on the newly dedicated Gene and Jerry Jones Grand Plaza outside of Owen Arts Center.

November 03, 2022

Marc V. Patrick ’93 Announced as Meadows 2023 Commencement Speaker

Alumni Advertising The Meadows Executive Board member and SMU alumnus will serve as the keynote speaker during Meadows’ spring degree recognition ceremony.

October 31, 2022

Advertising Students Explore Strategies with Dallas Start-Up Howdy Homemade Ice Cream

Students Advertising Students on the Strategic Brand Management advertising track have the opportunity to devise and present brand and communication strategies for the local Dallas start-up.

Erica Dickerson, the Global Beauty Director at the cosmetics company Beautyblender; Jonathan Hall, the Director of Belonging at Neiman Marcus Group; and Graciela Martin, a London-based luxury fashion consultant and journalist who focuses on Latin America

October 21, 2022

Latinx Fashion Leadership Council Hosts Summit for Hispanic Heritage Month

Faculty Journalism The student club hosts their second annual virtual summit for Hispanic Heritage Month, titled “Success Through Diversity,” drawing three industry panelists and over 50 students.

October 17, 2022

Intimacy Training Prepares Theatre Students for SMU Productions and Beyond

Faculty Theatre With the concept of intimacy choreography becoming more widespread in the industry, Meadows gives students the tools to navigate intimate scenes with workshop training.

September 21, 2022

New Gallery by Meadows Alum Named One of the “Hottest” in NYC

Faculty Art Olivia Smith ’11 opens her new gallery space, Magenta Plains, to much acclaim after nearly three years of renovations.

September 20, 2022

MA/MBA Alumni Utilizing Interdisciplinary Degree at Local Nonprofits

Alumni Corporate Communication and Public Affairs Learn how six SMU MA/MBA program alumni are making a difference in the community at Dallas-area nonprofit organizations.

September 13, 2022

#BlackatSMU Hits Film Festival Circuit, Wins Best Student Film

Faculty Film & Media Arts After its premiere last April, SMU student film #BlackatSMU has been screened at national film festivals and snapped up multiple accolades.

September 12, 2022

Isidore String Quartet Wins Peak Fellowship Residency in Prestigious Banff International String Quartet Competition

Faculty Music The Isidore String Quartet won first place in the renowned Banff International String Quartet Competition and will become the newest Peak Fellowship Ensemble-in-Residence at Meadows.

September 01, 2022

Three Academic Leaders Join SMU Meadows School of the Arts

Faculty Advertising Journalism Music Melissa Chessher, Tom Keck, and Joe Phua will be joining the faculty this academic year as distinguished division chairs.

August 30, 2022

SMU Alumni Join Faculty as Artists in Residence

Alumni Music Artists in Residence program welcomes two Meadows alumni in short-term faculty roles, giving students the unique opportunity to learn from professional artists who have been in their shoes.

August 26, 2022

Meadows Alum Dylan Guerra Commissioned by Playwrights Horizons

Alumni Theatre

August 16, 2022

SMU Meadows Student Journalists Win 17 State and Regional Awards

Students Journalism Student journalists took home 12 Texas Intercollegiate Press Association awards, including Reporter and Editor of the Year, and five Mark of Excellence Awards for 2021.

July 29, 2022

Next Narrative Monologue Competition Winner Hails From SMU-Sponsored Dallas Region

Campus Theatre Artistic Director of Atlanta’s True Colors Theatre Jamil Jude conceptualized a new competition: the Next Narrative Monologue Competition (NNMC)