The Folsom Institute stands out as the single most helpful resource during my time on campus.
Wes Gilmer
BBA Finance, ‘18Investment Advisory Analyst at HFF
The backbone of real estate activity at SMU since 1984, the Folsom Institute bridges the academic and professional worlds. Through its dynamic programming, students gain hands-on experience and make invaluable connections in the Dallas real estate market. The takeaway? A solid foundation for success in this constantly evolving industry.
The Folsom Institute stands out as the single most helpful resource during my time on campus.
BBA Finance, ‘18Investment Advisory Analyst at HFF
The Robert and Margaret Folsom Institute for Real Estate was originally established to provide outreach to the real estate community to be actively involved in the research and debate of critical private and public land use issues. The Institute has been the backbone of the study of the real estate industry at SMU, supporting the real estate academic programs at both the BBA and MBA levels. The Institute is cultivating tomorrow’s real estate leaders by its dedication to academic excellence, real world applications, leadership coaching, networking opportunities and career placements.
For a fifth consecutive year, the Institute has seen continued growth in both programing and involvement.
Comprised of top industry leaders, the Board is an intentional blend of both SMU alumni and non-SMU members alike. It incorporates nine (9) Corporate partners, 48 Leadership Circle level members, 68 Advisory level members, and 30 Associate level members (real estate professionals under the age of 35). Collectively, the Board links the Institute, students and the University to 92 different real estate companies in 19 cities across the US. Each Board member contributes both financial resources and time to further advance the goals set forth by the Institute.
Learn more about the institute's outreach to the professional community
A hub of knowledge and center for market-leading research, the Folsom Institute is fostering the next generation of real estate leaders with programming that includes: