Presidential communications

The inaugural issue highlights the achievements of many Mustangs, including donors of a landmark gift to further strengthen energy education and the accomplished class of new students.

The new models will strengthen student quality across high-impact fields and position SMU as a national leader at the intersection of energy and interdisciplinary education.

Jay Hartzell delivered his inaugural address to SMU and Dallas community members, as well as leaders from across academia and the nation, in Moody Coliseum.

President Jay Hartzell’s address at the General Faculty Meeting.

Jay Hartzell shared his wishes for the 2025-2026 school year with students, faculty and staff in a video and email to campus.

In a Dallas Morning News op-ed, SMU President Jay Hartzell said the Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE) is poised to improve our financial system and our ability to flourish

On his first workday as SMU President, Jay Hartzell introduced himself to Mustang Nation in a video and email message.

Mersey, a digital media expert, visionary academic leader and champion for high-impact research, will join SMU June 1.

The veteran sports administrator was selected following a comprehensive national search and will assume the leadership role.

Todd Milbourn, professor of finance at Washington University’s Olin Business School, will lead SMU Cox starting June 1st.

Bryan P. Stone, a 1992 SMU Ph.D. graduate and associate dean for academic affairs at Boston University School of Theology, will be the new dean of SMU’s Perkins School of Theology.

Following an extensive national search, the SMU Board of Trustees named Jay Hartzell the 11th SMU president, effective June 1, 2025.

Janarthanan Jayawickramarajah joins SMU from Tulane University, where he is senior associate dean of academic affairs and professor of chemistry at its School of Science and Engineering.