2011
January 06, 2011
Scenes from 2010 at SMU
2010 was an exciting year at SMU, as seen through the eyes of photographers.
August 31, 2011
SMU honors 9/11 anniversary with thought-provoking events
SMU is hosting thought-provoking events through Sept. 11 in observance of the 10th anniversary of 9/11.
September 14, 2011
SMU commemorates 9/11 on the 10th anniversary
SMU hosted thought-provoking events and special tributes to those who died in the terrorists' attacks. See the videos and slide show.
D. Aaron Lacy, an associate professor of employment law at SMU, talks about a law suit filed by a women who was fired for taking time off from work to vote.
Orientation sessions for new students, transfer students and international students are held between June 28 and August 5.
October 06, 2011
Help SMU Soccer Player Adam Still Win Lowe's Senior Class AWARD
SMU defender Adam Still is one of 10 men's soccer finalists for the Lowe's Senior CLASS Award, a national honor based on excellence in community, classroom, character and competition. You can help him win by voting for him.
February 18, 2011
SMU Meadows Students Dominate 2011 Dallas ADDY® Awards
Students in SMU's Temerlin Advertising Institute created campaigns that dominated the 2011 Dallas ADDY® Awards.
September 28, 2011
Ashley in Madrid
Travel along with Ashley as she explores Spain while studying with one of SMU's abroad programs.
November 16, 2011
SMU law students learn about adverse possession from an expert
A recent lecture on adverse possession at SMU's Dedman School of Law was conducted by Ken Robinson, the Flower Mound man who overtook a vacant suburban home for $16.
November 18, 2011
SMU professor studies mental lapses like Perry’s
Alan Brown, psychology professor at SMU's Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences, explains the science behind Rick Perry's debate gaffe, and why it happens to everyone.
November 16, 2011
Rick Perry's memory gaffe
SMU Psychology Professor Alan Brown, who studies memory, talks about the biological reasons behind Rick Perry's forgetfulness during a recent GOP debate.
May 23, 2011
440-year-old document sheds new light on native population decline under Spanish colonial rule
Analysis of a 440-year-old document by R. Alan Covey (Southern Methodist University), Geoff Childs (Washington University in St. Louis), and Rebecca Kippen (University of Melbourne)reveals new details about the decline of the Inca after the Spanish invasion.
November 17, 2011
As Plano ages, officials reconsider city’s overabundance of retail
Alan Shor, an adjunct teaching real estate at SMU's Cox School of Business, talks about state of existing retail in Plano, Texas.
December 09, 2011
Few Encouraging Words: Speaker at Business Breakfast Says to Expect More of the Same for a while
Albert Niemi, dean of SMU's Cox School of Business, spoke about the economy at a business breakfast in Marietta, Georgia.
May 25, 2011
For 2011 B-School Grads, a Low-Key Send-Off
Advice from Albert W. Niemi Jr., dean of SMU's Cox School of Business, to graduating students.
January 25, 2011
Albon Head honored with 2010 Silver Anniversary Mustang Award
Albon Head, a partner in Jackson Walker’s Forth Worth law office, was selected to receive Southern Methodist University’s 2010 Silver Anniversary Mustang Award.
September 17, 2011
The Upside of a Panic Attack: The Worst Is Over Before You Know It
Though those who panic don't realize it, their attacks are in fact foreshadowed by minute physiological signals, according to a study led by Southern Methodist University's Alicia Meuret in the journal Biological Psychiatry.
August 08, 2011
Out-of-the-blue panic attacks aren't without warning — body sends signals for hour before
Research by SMU Psychology Professor Alicia E. Meuret has discovered waves of significant physiological instability for at least 60 minutes before patients' awareness of the panic attacks.
February 09, 2011
Help for Hyperventilating
Instead of urging hyperventilation sufferers to take long, deep breaths when they feel they can't breathe, as many were taught for years, researchers from Southern Methodist University say a more effective strategy is to take slower, shallow breaths.
TOMS founder and SMU alumnus Blake Mycoskie unveils a line of sunglasses, proceeds from which will help give sight to those in need through medical treatments, prescription glasses, or sight-saving surgeries through a partnership with the Seva Foundation.
November 16, 2011
Dance review: Alumni choreographers converge for varied program at SMU
SMU alumni choreographers from the Meadows School of the Arts dance department showcase their work during the recent SMU Fall Dance Concert.
August 18, 2011
At The Movies With SMU Alumna Christy Lemire
Christy Lemire ’93 is living a movie buff’s dream. She serves as co-host of the TV series “Ebert Presents at the Movies” and the online program “What the Flick?!”
BreakThruRadio feature on SMU alumna Elizabeth Carlock, who works with three different non-profit organizations in Uganda, Peru, and Texas to better womens' lives through craft work.
Garrett Haake, who graduated from SMU in 2007 with a degree in journalism, will be one of eight embedded reporters for NBC News covering the 2012 elections.
Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay used Twitter to give away Super Bowl package to a follower.
September 02, 2011
SMU graduates' play to premiere in New York
"Morbid Poetry" will open on Sept. 29 and run through Oct. 1 in New York City. It is based on poems by SMU alumna Christin Siems and will be directed by SMU alumnae Molly Murphy and Amelia Peterson.
September 27, 2011
Senate confirms Sarah Saldaña for U.S. attorney in Dallas
Sarah Saldaña, a 1984 graduate of SMU's Dedman School of Law, is the state's first Latina chief prosecutor.
November 16, 2011
Texas Legends draft former Mustang basketball players
Two SMU men's basketball stars, Collin Mangrum and Derek Williams, are selected to join the Texas Legends during the 2011 NBA Developmental League Draft.
November 18, 2011
Work or go to college? Both!
A 1962 SMU alumnus says he worked and went to school, and graduated debt free.
October 13, 2011
Independent streak: Films by Meadows alumni win festival awards
SMU alumni Juan de la Guardia ’10, Bavand Karim ’10 and William Saunders ’01 have been winning awards – and fans – on the film festival circuit this year.
December 13, 2011
When American Airlines declared bankruptcy
When American Airlines declared bankruptcy on November 29, 2011, analysis of the event was provided to news media by Economist Bernard Weinstein and Senior Lecturer Mike Davis, both of SMU's Cox School of Business.
American West expert Andrew R. Graybill is the new director of SMU's Clements Center for Southwest Studies.
October 31, 2011
Scientists to lead water quality study at UN refugee camps
SMU professor in the Lyle School of Engineering, Andrew Quicksall, took graduate students to Africa to collect water samples from U.N. refugee camps.
November 08, 2011
SMU’s Dedman School of Law and Embrey Human Rights Program
Receive 2011 ‘Angel Of Freedom’ Awards
SMU’s Dedman School of Law and Embrey Human Rights Program receive “Angel of Freedom” awards.
February 11, 2011
SMU art student wins national wine label design contest
Anna Membrino, a first-year Master of Fine Arts student at SMU’s Meadows School of the Arts, has been named one of three national winners of the 2010 Canvas Artist Series Contest sponsored by Hyatt Hotels & Resorts and Folio Fine Wine Partners.
March 01, 2011
Scholars' awards go mainly to men
One area in which female scientists still have to confront sexism is in scholarly awards: women win fewer, according to SMU Sociologist Anne Lincoln.
February 07, 2011
Ancestors may have left Africa earlier than thought
Some unlikely tools unearthed near the Persian Gulf show that our ancestors may have migrated far out of Africa as early as 125,000 years ago — about 60,000 years earlier than was previously believed.
March 22, 2011
Former Mexico Ambassador to discuss Mexico crisis
Former U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Antonio O. Garza will discuss “Mexico: The Current Crisis” on March 23 as part of the Callejo Roundtable presented by AT&T at SMU Dedman School of Law.
The Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl will return to Dallas for the second-straight year as the ninth edition of the nationally-televised postseason college football bowl game on ESPN will be played Friday, Dec. 30, at SMU’s Gerald J. Ford Stadium.
Two alumni help make it possible for more future students to live on campus.
Various SMU Art History professors are being recognized for scholarship and expertise. Two students also honored.
March 15, 2011
Men's BBall hosts Oral Roberts in CIT opener
The SMU Mustangs host the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles in the first round of the CollegeInsider.com Tournament (CIT) on Wednesday at 7 p.m.
The SMU Mustangs host the Jacksonville Dolphins in the second round of the CollegeInsider.com Tournament (CIT) at Moody Coliseum on Saturday at 2 p.m.
The SMU Mustangs defeated the Jacksonville Dolphins 63-62 in the second round of the CollegeInsider.com Tournament (CIT) at Moody Coliseum on Saturday.
Mustangs defeat Northern Iowa 57-50 to win 20 games in a season and advance to CIT semifinals.
SMU officials say the school’s future lies in joining a BCS conference.
ESPN reports on SMU's interest in joining the Big 12
November 07, 2011
Mustangs Bowl Eligible After 45-24 Victory Over Tulane
The Mustang's celebrated a 45-24 conference win over the Tulane Green Wave on Saturday and became bowl eligible with their sixth win of the season.
August 02, 2011
SMU-TCU Game Moved To Oct. 1
SMU's football game against TCU has been moved to Saturday, Oct. 1, at 2:30 p.m. and will be televised on CBS Sports Network.
SMU announces the newest inductees into its Athletics Hall of Fame.
March 17, 2011
Men's BBall wins first postseason game since 1988
SMU Men's Basketball scores a victory in overtime in the first round of the CollegeInsider.com Tournament (CIT). Next game is on Saturday.
September 22, 2011
SMU ranks 28th nationally among NCAA Division I
schools in Collegiate Power Rankings
SMU ranks 28th among all NCAA Division I universities in this year's Collegiate Power Rankings, which assess the academic and athletics standards of all NCAA athletic programs, the NCSA announced today.
July 15, 2011
SMU's Zack Line nominated for Doak Walker Award
SMU junior Zach Line has been named a preseason candidate for the 2011 Doak Walker Award, the PwC SMU Athletic Forum announced today.
January 21, 2011
Status Report: How is SMU's recruiting class shaping up with two weeks left before National Signing Day?
As of Jan. 17, Rivals had SMU ranked at No. 42, ahead of programs like Penn State, Kansas, Missouri, Georgia Tech, Illinois and Boise State.
October 01, 2011
Mustangs Bring Home The Iron Skillet
SMU upsets the No. 20 TCU Horned Frogs on Saturday to bring home The Iron Skillet.
December 23, 2011
De Almeida Named To NSCAA Scholar-Athlete All-America First Team
SMU men's soccer player Diogo de Almeida has been named to the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Scholar-Athlete All-America first team.
August 18, 2011
SMU Athletics announces Ford Stadium improvements
SMU Athletics announces nearly $3 million in improvements to Ford Stadium, including upgrades to the football locker room and team meeting rooms as well as a new playing surface.
October 13, 2011
CBS News: High air fares affecting everyone
SMU Student Body President Austin Prentice talked with Anna Werner of CBS News about the rising price of air fares on October 12, 2011.
October 31, 2011
Opinion: Student vote critical for Proposition 3
Opinion piece in support of Texas Proposition 3.
September 28, 2011
SMU Cox School of Business dedicates Kitt Investing and Trading Center
Students will learn practical finance and investment applications in Cox's new Kitt Investing and Trading Center.
October 06, 2011
SMU Men's Basketball Announces 2011-12 Schedule
SMU Men's Basketball announces its schedule with the season beginning in Moody Coliseum in mid-November.
November 10, 2011
SMU Men's and Women's Basketball Season Begin This Weekend
SMU Men's and Women's Basketball teams start their seasons this weekend at home in Moody Colliseum.
December 13, 2011
The Fall of the House of Frank
Ben Voth, chair of communication studies at SMU's Meadows School of the Arts, writes about Barney Frank's political epitaph.
October 12, 2011
Ben Voth: Campaigns should return to real debates
SMU's communication studies department chair talks about why the current style of campaign debates do a disservice to the American public.
December 13, 2011
Five things to watch in the GOP debate
SMU Professor Ben Voth, director of debate at SMU, talks about what to watch for in the GOP debates.
January 04, 2011
Austin leaders plot 2011 job growth
Bernard Weinstein, an economist and associate director of SMU's Maguire Energy Institute, talks about how California is vulnerable to raids from other states seeking to attract relocating businesses.
Bernard Weinstein, an economist and associate director of SMU's Maguire Energy Institute, talks about the negotations between Amazon and the Texas Legislature over granting Amazon a tax exemption in exchange for the creaation of 5,000 jobs.
October 27, 2011
Austin's economy just doing OK
SMU Cox School of Business economist talks about Austin's jobs picture compared to different perspectives.
December 09, 2011
Job growth, employment data point to a slowing Texas economy
Bernard Weinstein, economist at SMU's Cox School of Business, talks about the economy in Texas, and Austin, based on recent job and economic data.
December 09, 2011
AMR Bankruptcy Deals ‘Blow’ to Region Airline Put on the Map
Bernard Weinstein, economist at SMU's Cox School of Business, talks about fallout from AMR's bankruptcy.
December 09, 2011
Cyber Monday becomes Cyber Week to get shoppers buying on-line
Bernard Weinstein, economist at SMU's Cox School of Business, talks about how increased cyber shopping means there is less at traditional stores.
January 19, 2011
North Texas economic signs mixed
Bernard Weinstein, an economist and associate director of SMU's Maguire Energy Institute, talks about the economic outlook for North Texas.
April 07, 2011
National job gains spell good news for Texas
Bernard Weinstein, an economist and associate director of SMU's Maguire Energy Institute, talks about job gains and the economic outlook for Texas.
Bernard Weinstein, an economist and associate director of SMU's Maguire Energy Institute, talks to The Dallas Morning News about job growth and the economic outlook for Texas.
September 24, 2011
Texas shed 1,300 jobs in August, ending 10 months of gains
Bernard Weinstein, an economist and associate director of SMU's Maguire Energy Institute, talks about the state of the Texas economy.
September 02, 2011
Texas-Size Recovery: The facts behind job growth in the Lone Star State.
Bernard Weinstein, an economist and associate director of SMU's Maguire Energy Institute, comments on Texas Governor Rick Perry and job growth in the state.
October 28, 2011
Airlines Fight Proposed Takeoff Tax
Bernard Weinstein, economist at SMU's Cox School of Business, talks about possible effects of federal levy of taxes on airline takeoffs.
March 31, 2011
Newfound abundance of natural gas is game changer
Bernard Weinstein, an economist and associate director of SMU's Maguire Energy Institute, talks with Fox 4 News about T. Boone Pickens advocating natural gas.
Bernard Weinstein, an economist and associate director of SMU's Maguire Energy Institute, writes about the U.S. reducing its oil imports by developing indigenous energy resources, in particular natural gas that's locked in shale formations.
August 03, 2011
MITCHELL SCHNURMAN: Desire in D.C. for deep spending cuts is strong, and Texas is vulnerable
Bernard Weinstein, an economist and associate director of SMU's Maguire Energy Institute, writes about the U.S. reducing its oil imports by developing indigenous energy resources, in particular natural gas that's locked in shale formations.
December 13, 2011
American Airlines' bankruptcy to have ripple effect on DFW
Bernard Weinstein, economist at SMU's Cox School of Business, talks about American Airlines' bankruptcy.
October 28, 2011
Energy economist supports Keystone pipeline project
Bernard Weinstein, economist at SMU's Cox School of Business, talks in support of the Keystone XL pipeline.
January 25, 2011
Beware 'frackophobia'
Bernard Weinstein, an economist and associate director of SMU's Maguire Energy Institute, writes about the U.S. reducing its oil imports by developing indigenous energy resources, in particular natural gas that's locked in shale formations.
March 01, 2011
Beware 'frackophobia'
Bernard Weinstein, an economist and associate director of SMU's Maguire Energy Institute, writes that the current turmoil in the Middle East should be taken as a sign the U.S. should begin developing and maintaining a complete portfolio of domestic energy sources, including fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables.
November 01, 2011
EPA’s proposed power-sector air rules will weaken American manufacturing
Economist and Director of SMU's Maguire Energy Institute Bernard Weinstein says two new EPA propositions will hold back the American manufacturing industry.
September 27, 2011
Why not embrace America's oil and gas boom to revive the moribund economy?
Bernard Weinstein, associate director of SMU's Maguire Energy Institute, says embracing America's oil and gas boom would help revive the moribund economy.
March 01, 2011
Newfound abundance of natural gas is game changer
Bernard Weinstein, an economist and associate director of SMU's Maguire Energy Institute, writes about the potential for natural gas that's locked in shale formations.
April 08, 2011
Assessing Japan's April 7 Aftershock
Bernard Weinstein, an economist and associate director of SMU's Maguire Energy Institute, talks with The Weather Channel about how Japan's April 7 aftershock will affect the world economy.
August 01, 2011
Letters: Two views on the potential of exploiting shale gas
Bernard Weinstein, an economist and associate director of SMU's Maguire Energy Institute, writes about extracting natural gas that's locked in shale formations.
December 07, 2011
SMU announces move to BIG EAST
SMU has accepted an invitation to join the BIG EAST Conference in all sports.
December 19, 2011
Celebrate SMU joining the BIG EAST
There will be a campuswide celebration of SMU’s milestone move into the BIG EAST conference at 2 p.m. Thursday, January 19, in the Hughes-Trigg Student Center Commons.
December 13, 2011
SMU announces move to BIG EAST
The BIG EAST welcomes SMU to the conference with a special display in Times Square in NYC.
October 04, 2011
What Is Your Big iDea?
SMU is giving student teams up to $5,000 to research and address challenges of the Metroplex.
November 02, 2011
Student Researchers to Present Big iDeas at Fall Symposium
Eight student teams that have been investigating important Dallas issues will report their findings at the Big iDeas Symposium on Friday, November 4.
Two SMU students this fall invited Dallas high school students to “tell us about your life in Dallas” in words and images.
June 06, 2011
Carolyn Barta: The depth of Bill Clements
The late former Gov. Bill Clements leaves an academic legacy that will serve generations.
The William P. Clements Center for Southwest Studies provides annual fellowships designed to provide time for scholars to bring book-length manuscripts on Southwestern America or the U.S.-Mexico borderlands to completion. Following are tributes to Clements for the opportunities he helped create through the Center.
May 31, 2011
William P. Clements Jr. and SMU:
A relationship of more than 70 years and support for academic programs
SMU's relationship with the late Texas governor spanned more than 70 years and included support for academic programs.
June 03, 2011
William P. Clements Jr. and SMU:
A relationship of more than 70 years and support for academic programs
SMU's relationship with the late Texas governor spanned more than 70 years and included support for academic programs.