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Mission:

SMU-in-Taos provides a unique academic environment that encourages experiential learning and interdisciplinary collaboration, while on a distinctive 423-acre mountain-view location in the heart of the Carson National Forest.

SMU-in-Taos provides distinctive and challenging courses that are enhanced in southwest studies and relevant arts and sciences. We also open the campus to professional, corporate, and non-profit groups for training and other educational retreats.

Dallas-Based Leadership Team

SMU-in-Taos: David Lee headshot

David Lee

Assistant Vice President for Curricular Operations and Strategy

Dlee@smu.edu
214-768-1056

SMU-in-Taos: Maeve Skidmore headshot

Maeve Skidmore

Director of Intersessions

Mskidmor@smu.edu
214-768-1913

SMU-in-Taos: Cristalle Choi headshot

Cristalle Choi

Assistant Director of SMU-in-Taos

Cschoi@smu.edu
214-768-6522

Coordinator of SMU-in-Taos Lorene Sugars

Lorene Sugars

Coordinator of SMU-in-Taos

lsugars@smu.edu
214-768-6768

 

Contact Information

Blanton Student Services Building, Suite 216
Instagram: @smuintaos
Email: smutaos@smu.edu

Taos Cultural Institute

SMU-in-Taos: Astria Smith headshot

Astria Smith

Assistant Vice President of Annual Giving and Alumni Relations

taosci@smu.edu
214-768-2586

Taos-Based Leadership Team

SMU-in-Taos: Lillian Silva headshot

Lillian Silva

Assistant Director of Hospitality

lsilva@smu.edu
575-758-8322

Calista Chacon

Office Assistant

calistac@smu.edu