News Archive 2026

Alumni Meadows alumna Brianna (Bri) Woods discusses her time in the Theatre M.F.A. program and playing a lead in the upcoming production of “Ragtime.”

Alumni Art history alum Veronica Pesantes (B.A. ’94) turned the critical thinking and cultural perspective she developed at Meadows into a global career in the arts.

Events A landmark collaboration between the Division of Theatre and DTC brings students, alumni, and professionals together in a sweeping musical that signals a bold future for theatre in North Texas.

Campus Archival research and hands-on workshops with Fashion Media professors introduced students from Trinity Christian Academy to the creative and critical sides of the fashion industry.

Students CCPA alumna Maria Murad interviews Journalism alumna Saniha Aziz Chakravarthy about her career in the communications industry.

Alumni Creative Computation alum Makayla Alston (B.A. ’25) applies her interdisciplinary Meadows training to support large-scale events at Dallas Market Center.

Applications are now open for the fourth edition of the event, for pianists aged 13 to 17, taking place June 9–19, 2027, in Dallas, Texas, with Sa Chen as jury chair.

Alumni Theatre alum John Paul Green (B.F.A. ’12) built a successful TV career before bringing the creative freedom and collaborative spirit he discovered at Meadows to classrooms across LA as a theatre educator.

After advancing through a competitive regional round, Meadows student Daria Oleinik will showcase her artistry on one of the nation’s most prestigious student music stages.

Faculty Director of Academics of SMU Guildhall Elizabeth Stringer discusses the new B.A. in Game Development launching Fall 2026.

Alumni Advertising alum Jolie Guz (B.A. ’18) built the foundational skills at Meadows to prepare her for design work at a global brand.

Professors Michelle N. Gibson and Alvon Reed shared their artistry and scholarship at the 36th annual event, hosted by the International Association of Blacks in Dance in Atlanta.

Alumni CCPA alum Darian Taylor (B.A. ’20) credits his foundation at Meadows for shaping his leadership approach in his corporate communications career.

Alumni Journalism alum Andrea Mooney (B.A. ’03) shapes how one of Dallas’ most recognized media brands connects with its audiences.

Alumni CCPA student Lauren Edone interviews Journalism alum Willow Blythe-Carroll.

Alumni Dance alum Anna Kelley Zielke (B.F.A. ’25) uses movement and language to foster connection as a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant in Laos.

Students will gain paid, hands-on experience, industry mentorship, and professional connections with nine leading Dallas arts and media organizations during the program’s second run.

Linda’s relationship with Meadows was not simply one of philanthropy; it was a partnership grounded in belief.

Alumni Music performance alum Derek W. Hawkes (B.M., B.A. ’14) has built a career that reflects the power of interdisciplinary training at Meadows.

Alumni Meadows music alum Neeki Bey discusses the importance of building community in your career and how he came to produce shows for Lincoln Center in NYC.

Alumni Art alum Mel Auberty (B.F.A. '79) blends decades of artistic practice with advocacy through her upcoming "Year of the Horse" exhibition and the nonprofit Blue Horse Sanctuary.