2012
February 10, 2012
SMU Meadows students win local Addy Awards
SMU students won multiple honors in the local American Advertising Federation competition.
January 20, 2012
When your education takes you far afield
Students blog about what happens when their pursuit of learning takes them to Las Vegas and New York City.
February 20, 2012
Hannah in Ecuador
A President’s Scholar, Hannah blogs from Ecuador, where she is studying politics, economic development and social justice.
November 02, 2012
Students in Cultural Formations/Religious Studies course research Dallas' Jubilee Park neighborhood
Students in Cultural Formations/Religious Studies course research city's Jubilee Park area.
Student blogger Kimberly Mendoza goes to Guatemala to research Mayan health-related traditions.
September 04, 2012
Communication Studies students cover the national political conventions
SMU communications students give us inside looks at the Republican and Democratic national conventions.
September 06, 2012
Communication Studies students cover the national political conventions
SMU communications students give us inside looks at the Republican and Democratic national conventions.
August 21, 2012
SMU Human Rights in Rwanda 2012
SMU's Embrey Human Rights Program delivers books and supplies to Rwanda schools and orphanages.
June 18, 2012
Samantha in Taos: They call it field 'work' for a reason
Samantha, a biology major, blogs from Taos where she is capturing deer mice to study their ectoparasites.
October 01, 2012
South Asia Conference at SMU
Students blog from conference on Indo-Muslim influences in South Asia.
May 16, 2012
Reporting in from around the world
Students blogged about their experiences this spring as their travels took them to other parts of the world.
Fantine and Janice blog about the effect of Vietnam's culture on cancer patients.
June 14, 2012
Aerial photography over campus today
A small airplane will fly a photographer above the SMU Dallas campus today to take aerial images of the campus.
The African Literature Association will meet April 11-15 at SMU and Dallas’s Adolphus Hotel to examine human rights issues in Africa.
July 24, 2012
New Fraud Inquiry as JPMorgan’s Loss Mounts
Alan Bromberg, law professor at SMU's Dedman School of Law, talks about the JP Morgan fraud inquiry.
January 10, 2012
Salon debate: What is plagiarism?
Alan Brown, psychologist at SMU's Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences, talks about unintentional plagiarism.
July 11, 2012
Sobering numbers about education
Albert W. Neimi Jr., dean of SMU's Cox School of Business, talks about the economy and the value of an education during a speech in Atlanta.
November 09, 2012
Economists' advice for Obama: Avoid 'fiscal cliff'
Albert Niemi, dean of SMU's Cox School of Business, talks with The Associated Press about the current state of the U.S. economy and the approaching 'fiscal cliff.'
July 12, 2012
Bax and Forth
Pianist Alessio Bax, adjunct professor at SMU's Meadows School of the Arts, performed at TCU.
September 10, 2012
Alexander Betts and the politics of forced migration
Alexander Betts, who has worked at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and as an advisor on the politics of migration and refugee protection to numerous European organizations, will speak at SMU and on KERA on Tuesday, September 11.
September 14, 2012
Alexander Betts and the politics of forced migration
Alexander Betts, who has worked at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and as an advisor on the politics of migration and refugee protection to numerous European organizations, spoke at SMU and on KERA on Tuesday, September 11.
February 27, 2012
Meadows advertising professor named to Global Insights Advisory Council
Alice Kendrick, a professor in the Temerlin Advertising Institute at SMU’s Meadows School of the Arts, has been named to the Global Insights Advisory Council for BrandUSA.
June 18, 2012
Anxiety Is Draining Your Brain
Alicia Meuret, psychologist at SMU's Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences, talks about deep breathing to relieve anxiety.
February 29, 2012
Middle-class America has no place to hide when paying taxes
SMU Cox School of Business Dean Al Niemi believes the Warren Buffett-inspired debate about whether rich guys should pay more taxes hides a much more threatening problem: America’s middle class, the economic engine of the nation, is getting skewered by the current federal income tax structure, writes Dallas Morning News Business Columnist Cheryl Hall.
November 30, 2012
Expert: U.S. Won't Rebound to Pre-Recession Numbers until 2025
Albert W. Niemi Jr., dean of SMU's Cox School of Business, shares is economic outlook for Georgia.
March 13, 2012
Alternative Breaks Celebrates 25 Years at SMU
Alternative Breaks marked 25 years with trips focused on civil rights, human rights and cultural enlightment.
July 13, 2012
Alumnus finds new ways to make a difference
Carter Higley ’01 of Houston, founder of LEAD (Letting Everyone Achieve Dreams), a youth mentoring and leadership program, calls SMU a “game-changer.”
September 25, 2012
Sculptor traded office job for scraps
SMU alumnus George Tobolowsky moves from business career to sculptor.
August 29, 2012
Never taking a good night’s sleep for granted
A scene in the movie “The Blind Side” inspired SMU alumna Jennifer Kenning ’01 to found A Good Night Sleep, a nonprofit organization that partners with charities to provide bed and bedding to those in need.
April 11, 2012
Kelly Kraft of SMU is taking a different path to the pros
SMU alumnus Kelly Kraft delayed his pro career to live the dream and play in the Masters.
September 25, 2012
A 'dangerous' debut from Stephen Tobolowsky
SMU alumnus Stephen Tobolowski comes to SMU Oct. 3, to talk about his autobiography "The Dangerous Animals Club."
June 06, 2012
Women to Watch: Tiffany Coletti Totolo
Advertising Age profiles SMU alumna Tiffany Coletti Titolo in their "Women to Watch" column, saying she is "determined and focused."
September 18, 2012
Groundbreaking Women: US Attorney Sarah Saldana's barrier-breaking life
Alumna of SMU's Dedman School of Law now a U.S. Attorney.
May 01, 2012
Daddy Nose Best flies home
Bob (SMU '72) and Cathy Zollars' Daddy Nose Best will compete in the May 5 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.
July 24, 2012
Feeding the 5,000: Not Just Another Church Potluck
Alyce McKenzie, theology professor at SMU's Perkins School of Theology, compares current-day church suppers with Jesus' version.
August 02, 2012
Jesus' Got Talent: What Do You Have? Reflections on John 6:24-35
Alyce McKenzie, theology professor at SMU's Perkins School of Theology says no tricks necessary for Jesus, just believe.
February 06, 2012
The Secrets We Keep: Reflections on Mark 1:29-39
Alyce McKenzie, professor at SMU's Perkins School of Theology, talks about the Messianic secret.
Anne Lincoln, sociologist at SMU's Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences, collaborates on a study that found scientists experienced barriers to outreach, and felt pressure to keep research as top priority.
March 22, 2012
Women scientists lose out on research prizes
A study by Anne Lincoln, sociologist at SMU's Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences, found discrimination against women in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math, including recognition for their research and achievements.
May 09, 2012
Human migrations: Eastern odyssey
Anthony Marks, anthropology professor emeritus at SMU's Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences, considers new debate about early human migration.
October 17, 2012
Perkins School of Theology’s Art and Soul presents Chanticleer
Perkins School of Theology’s Art and Soul presents the multiple Grammy Award-winning vocal ensemble Chanticleer, Sunday, October 28, 2012.
November 27, 2012
Advisory committee announced for first
International Arts Management Master’s Degree Program
HEC Montréal, Bocconi University Graduate School of Management and SMU announce the appointment of an international advisory committee in conjunction with the launch of their new 12-month International Arts Management Master of Management degree (M.M.).
Two students in the Meadows School Division of Art are among the 10 winners of the Dallas Museum of Art’s 2012 Awards to Artists and travel grants.
September 26, 2012
Education student selected as Emerging Leader by PDK International
Ashley A. Parker, a graduate researcher and doctoral student at the Institute for Evidence-Based Education in the Simmons School of Education at Southern Methodist University, has been recognized as an Emerging Leader by PDK International, a global association of education professionals.
SMU swimmer Denisa Smolenova and soccer standout Adam Still have been named recipients of the 2011-12 Conference USA Scholar Athlete of the Year Awards.
July 16, 2012
Rick Hart named SMU's Director Of Athletics
Rick Hart becomes SMU's new Director of Athletics. Introduction to the campus set for 2 p.m. today.
July 16, 2012
Rick Hart named SMU's Director Of Athletics
Rick Hart, a third-generation athletics administrator, is SMU's new Director of Athletics.
November 12, 2012
Jim Brown named 2012 PwC Doak Walker Legends Award recipient
The PwC SMU Athletic Forum has named Jim Brown, former Syracuse University and Cleveland Browns star running back, as the recipient of the 2012 PwC Doak Walker Legends Award.
July 10, 2012
Picking SMU's all-time football team
The Dallas Morning News asked its readers to pick their favorite SMU football players of all time.
August 30, 2012
SMU to open 2012 season at Baylor on Sunday
SMU looks to open the season Sunday, September 2, with a win on the road for the first time since 1986 as the Mustangs travel to Waco to face former Southwest Conference rival Baylor in their 2012 season opener.
May 24, 2012
Basketball star Terrell to be enshrined with five others tonight in SMU Athletic Hall of Fame
Six former SMU Mustangs were recently inducted into the SMU Athletics Hall of Fame.
August 16, 2012
SMU football shows off new Nike football uniforms
The SMU Mustangs unveiled new Nike uniforms at their kickoff luncheon Wednesday at the Omni Hotel. They are white with red numbers, red stripes on the shoulders and the Mustangs logo instead of “SMU” on the front.
Today, SMU President R. Gerald Turner announced that Director of Athletics Steve Orsini has been dismissed effective immediately.
May 15, 2012
Video:
SMU women rowers put ball in Harvard's court
In the video battle of the sports teams, the SMU rowers have the last word.
SMU Rowing team's video goes viral, competing against Harvard and the NBC Today Show.
February 01, 2012
SMU lands stellar signing class
SMU announces a stellar recruiting class of 20 student-athletes, bringing another outstanding crop of recruits to the Hilltop.
July 12, 2012
SMU swim teams named Scholar All-America teams
The SMU Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving teams have been named Spring 2012 Scholar All-America Teams by the College Swimming Coaches Association of America (CSCAA), the organization announced this week.
Historian Azfar Moin's book on sacred kingship and sainthood in Islam breaks new ground.
November 07, 2012
New seasons begin this weekend for Men's and Women's Basketball
SMU Women's and Men's Basketball teams open their seasons this weekend in Moody.
November 12, 2012
Men's and Women's Basketball teams victorius in opening games
Men's and Women's Basketball teams open their seasons with victories as Coach Larry Brown debuts.
April 19, 2012
Hall Of Famer Larry Brown named head basketball coach at SMU
Hall of Fame Coach Larry Brown has been named the new head men's basketball coach at SMU.
October 03, 2012
The importance of the American Presidential debates
Join SMU in watching the first presidential debate, viewed by our experts as the most important.
October 11, 2012
Analyzing the first Presidential Debate
SMU Communication Studies Professor and Debate Director Ben Voth talked with Fox 4 News of Dallas about how President Barack Obama and GOP challenger Mitt Romney did in their first debate on Ocober 3, 2012.
September 24, 2012
Analysts split on Alcatel-Lucent turnaround plan
Bernard Weinstein, associate director of the Maguire Energy Institute at SMU's Cox School of Business talks about analysts' take on Alcatel-Lucent turnaround plan.
October 25, 2012
Acknowledge electric cars are a bad bet
Bernard Weinstein, associate director of the Maguire Energy Institute at SMU's Cox School of Business, gives his thoughts on the role of electric cars.
Bernard Weinstein, associate director of the Maguire Energy Institute at SMU's Cox School of Business, says Texas job market fares well compared to other states.
September 25, 2012
Austin incubators aiming to help create the 'next-generation economy'
Bernard Weinstein, associate director of the Maguire Energy Institute at SMU's Cox School of Business, talks about young entrepreneurs taking advantage of Austin's business incubators.
March 27, 2012
Austin leads nation in job creation since 2004, data show
Bernard Weinstein, associate director of the Maguire Energy Institute at SMU's Cox School of Business, talks about Austin's strong job growth.
Bernard Weinstein, associate director of the Maguire Energy Institute at SMU’s Cox School of Business, talks about fracking concerns over contamination.
October 25, 2012
Russia Off Limits to Big Oil After BP Wins Putin Approval
Bernard Weinstein, associate director of the Maguire Energy Institute in SMU's Cox School of Business, about foreign oil companies losing access to producing opportunities in Russia after BP sells Moscow-based operation to the country's state-run oil company.
July 19, 2012
More Students Taking On Burden Of College Tuition
Bernard Weinstein, associated director of the Maguire Energy Institute at SMU, talks about financial aid cuts making more students taking on college tuition themselves.
March 23, 2012
What is a subsidy anyhow?
Bernard Weinstein, associate director of the Maguire Energy Institute at SMU's Cox School of Business, spells out the difference between tax preferences and subsidies.
Bernard Weinstein, associate director of the Maguire Energy Institute at SMU’s Cox School of Business, says utilities must be considered among Texas' good economic environment.
May 31, 2012
Laid-off workers are becoming their own bosses
Bernard Weinstein, associate director of the Maguire Energy Institute at SMU's Cox School of Business, talks about laid-off workers who start their own businesses.
March 07, 2012
Dallas area home prices continue to decline
Bernard Weinstein, economist and associate director of the Maguire Energy Institute at SMU's Cox School of Business, talks about Dallas' declining home prices.
April 12, 2012
Texas unemployment declines to 7.1%
Bernard Weinstein, associate director of the Maguire Energy Institute at SMU's Cox School of Business, talks about Texas' declining unemployement rate.
Bernard Weinstein, associate director of SMU's Maguire Energy Institute, talks about company's reluctance to hire.
March 21, 2012
California businesses, residents streaming to Texas
Bernard Weinstein, economist and associate director of the Maguire Energy Institute at SMU's Cox School of Business, talks about the dearth of Californians moving to Texas.
March 22, 2012
Texas job creation doubled in January
Bernard Weinstein, economist and associate director of the Maguire Energy Institute at SMU's Cox School of Business, talks about the Texas job market in January.
May 25, 2012
Dallas-area hiring slows; jobless rate dives to 6.5%
Bernard Weinstein, associate director of the Maguire Energy Institute at SMU's Cox School of Business, talks about recent job growth in Texas.
September 27, 2012
Dallas-area home prices gain more ground in housing market update
Bernard Weinstein, associate director of the Maguire Energy Institute at SMU's Cox School of Business, talks about the rising home prices in the Dallas area.
February 29, 2012
Texas exports spike higher on energy goods
Bernard Weinstein, economist and associate director of the Maguire Energy Institute at SMU's Cox School of Business, talks about Texas as a large exporter of petrochemicals and refined products.
February 29, 2012
Texas exports spike higher on energy goods
Bernard Weinstein, economist and associate director of the Maguire Energy Institute at SMU's Cox School of Business, talks about Texas as a large exporter of petrochemicals and refined products.
January 31, 2012
Texas factory activity strengthened in January, Dallas Fed says
Bernard Weinstein, economist and associated director of the Maguire Energy Institute at SMU's Cox School of Business, talks about slight economic improvements in Texas in January.
July 31, 2012
Economic snapshot: Growth at home and abroad
Bernard Weinstein, associate director of the Maguire Energy Institute at SMU's Cox School of Business, talks about comparisons of economic growth.
July 31, 2012
Economic snapshot: Growth at home and abroad
Bernard Weinstein, associate director of the Maguire Energy Institute at SMU's Cox School of Business, talks about comparisons of economic growth.
June 22, 2012
Deal for noodle factory raises questions
Bernard Weinstein, associate director of the Maguire Energy Institute at SMU’s Cox School of Business, about whether tax incentives to bring a new factory to San Antonio are a good investment.
March 09, 2012
Gas prices hit a February high
Bernard Weinstein, economist and associate director of the Maguire Energy Institute at SMU's Cox School of Business, talks about what's contributing to high gas prices.
Bernard Weinstein, associate director of the Maguire Energy Institute at SMU, talks about possibly looming defense cuts in DFW.
Bernard Weinstein, associate director of the Maguire Energy Institute at SMU, talks about the tight energy situation in Texas with KXAS News.
February 28, 2012
Bernard Weinstein: Mild winter means cheap natural gas
Bernard Weinstein, economist and associated director of the Maguire Energy Institute at SMU's Cox School of Business, says the mild winter means natural gas prices are as low as they have been in years.
May 10, 2012
Lack of a U.S. energy policy drives up gas prices by creating uncertainty, says energy expert
Bernard Weinstein, associate director of the Maguire Energy Institute at SMU's Cox School of Business, recently spoke about how a weak U.S. energy policy creates uncertainty and high prices.
March 09, 2012
Will Mild Winter Affect Summer Energy Bills?
Bernard Weinstein, Cox, talks about how the mild winter affects energy bills.
Bernard Weinstein, associate director of SMU's Maguire Energy Institute, says North Carolina is in a good position for shale gas production.
Bernard Weinstein, associate director of the Maguire Energy Institute at SMU's Cox School of Business, writes about whether new federal regulations will progress or impede gas drilling.
March 05, 2012
Weinstein: Revenge of the hydrocarbons
Bernard Weinstein, economist and associate director of the Maguire Energy Institute at SMU's Cox School of Business, talks says the fossil fuels industry thrives in spite of obstacles.
March 05, 2012
Exporting natural gas will be good for America
Bernard Weinstein, economist and associate director of the Maguire Energy Institute at SMU's Cox School of Business.
July 13, 2012
Temperatures up, lights out across America
Bernard Weinstein, associated director of the Maguire Energy Institute at SMU, says the Obama administration energy policies discourage much-needed new power plants.