2008

In 2008, there were many examples of progress and growing momentum at SMU, including the endowment of academic centers, the growing quality of the student body and faculty, and the construction of important new facilities.

Through research, professors bring new insights to classrooms and serve as role models and collaborators to students.

SMU Law Professor Alan Bromberg talks about the SEC's case against Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban.

Al Armendariz, an engineering professor at Southern Methodist University who has studied air quality issues for several years, talks about the potential problems with natural gas links as it becomes a more popular fuel.

Albert W. Niemi Jr., dean of the Cox School of Business and an expert in economic growth, economic forecasting, and American business history, talks about the recession and its impact on Georgia.

For the third year, SMU biology major Amy Koshy is spearheading a toy drive for underprivileged children in memory of her friend.

Student journalist Mackenzie Warren's video journal includes victims of human rights abuses in Buenos Aires.

To help raise awareness of the battle against breast cancer, the SMU women's and men's basketball teams have scheduled several exciting special events for Feb. 15 and Feb. 21.

Dr. Barbara Forrest, a leading expert on the intelligent design movement, will speak at SMU about "Why Texans Shouldn't Let Creationists Mess With Science Education." Her free lecture is scheduled for 6 p.m. Nov. 11 in the Hughes-Trigg Student Center Ballroom.

Dr. Barbara Forrest, a leading expert on the intelligent design movement, will speak at SMU about "Why Texans Shouldn't Let Creationists Mess With Science Education." Her free lecture is scheduled for 6 p.m. Nov. 11 in the Hughes-Trigg Student Center Ballroom.

Join SMU men's head basketball coach Matt Doherty Monday nights for Inside College Hoops with Matt Doherty broadcast LIVE from Ten Sports Grill in downtown Dallas.

Ben Voth, a forensics expert at SMU, talks about the last debate in the Obama-McCain race for the White House.

The G. William Jones Film and Video Collection at SMU’s Hamon Arts Library has been awarded a National Film Preservation Foundation grant for $27,270 to preserve Spencer Williams’ 1941 film, The Blood of Jesus, the hugely successful African American salvation drama.

Bonnie Wheeler, an English professor in SMU's Dedman College and director of SMU's Medieval Studies Program, talks about a new European ranking system that rates the quality of professional journals.

NSF honors Chemistry Prof. Brent Sumerlin with funding for nanotechnology research and community outreach.

Professor Brian Stump of the Roy M. Huffington Department of Earth Sciences in SMU's Dedman College talks about an earthquake that struck southwest of Dallas on Oct. 30-31, 2008.

"Welcome Additions" highlights twenty-eight outstanding manuscripts, printed books, and important fragments recently added to Bridwell Library's Special Collections. Dating from 1459 to 1786, these new acquisitions are exhibited "in context," alongside closely related treasures long held by the library.

Bruce Bullock of SMU's Maguire Energy Institute says that gas prices may exceed $4 per gallon again.

Bruce Bullock, director of SMU's Maguire Energy Center, talks about the impact of Hurricane Ike on gasoline and oil prices.

Bruce Bullock, director of SMU's Maguire Energy Institute talks to Fox 4 News about the fact that even though gas prices have dropped, the related cost of food is still high.

Bruce Bullock, director of SMU's Maguire Energy Institute, talks about the oil industry's role in the nation's economic recovery.

Bullock, director of SMU's Maguire Energy Institute in the Cox School of Business, talks about the falling price of gasoline.

Bruce Bullock, director of the Maguire Energy Institute in SMU's Cox School of Business, says there is little joy to be realized from the dropping price of gasoline.

Bruce Bullock, director of the Maguire Energy Institute in SMU's Cox School of Business, talks about OPEC considering a cut in the price of oil.

Bruce Bullock, director of SMU's Maguire Energy Institute, says it is hard to know how big an impact drilling in the Outer Continental Shelf would have on energy costs.

Dallas Morning News Reporter Todd J. Gillman interviews President George Bush about the ending of his term in office and the library and institute at Southern Methodist University

SMU Political Science Professor Cal Jillson talks to The Associated Press about President George W. Bush's final days in office.

SMU Political Scientist Cal Jillson talks about the propriety of President-Elect Barack Obama seeking input into the appointment of a successor to his Senate seat.

SMU Political Scientist Cal Jillson talks about whether the winner of Tuesday's presidential election can deliver on promises.

SMU political scientist Cal Jillson talks about the unusually high stakes in the Oct. 2 vice presidential debate.

SMU Political Scientist Cal Jillson talks about the change in the nature of Texas politics between when President Bush was governor and now, largely because of the growing influence of the Latino vote.

Cal Jillson, a political science professor at Southern Methodist University, said the seemingly modest jump in total voters may be more impressive than it looks because getting people to register is a lot harder than people think.

SMU political science Professor Cal Jillson talks about Texans having given more than $25 million to Republican John McCain and Democrat Barack Obama to help fund their presidential bids.

SMU Political Scientist Cal Jillson says Texas politicians are already planning for races in 2010.

SMU Political Science Professor Cal Jillson provided expertise for this story about whether Gov. Perry will seek re-election.

SMU Political Scientist Cal Jillson talks about Houston Mayor Bill White's chances for winning statewide office, whether he runs to replace Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison next year if she resigns to run for governor, or whether he seeks the state's top job himself in 2010.

SMU Political Science Professor Cal Jillson talks about the chances for Democrats to gain a majority in the Texas House of Representatives in this year's elections.

SMU Political Scientist Cal Jillson says that as Texan George W. Bush prepares to leave office and pass the reins of power to Illinois' favorite son Barack Obama — and with Texas the reddest large state in an increasingly blue country — the state is experiencing an unprecedented power outage in the capital's corridors of power.

SMU Political Scientist Cal Jillson talks about the race for the U.S. Senate seat now held by Kay Bailey Hutchison should she run for governor.

SMU Political Scientist Cal Jillson talks about the influence of West Texas in the Legislature as Tom Craddick is replaced as speaker.

SMU Political Science Professor Cal Jillson talks to Hearst News Service about Texas House Speaker Tom Craddick's battle to keep his powerful post.

SMU Political Science Professor Cal Jillson talks about how this year's presidential campaign has launched a "culture war."

Cal Jillson, a political scientist in SMU's Dedman College, says that Sarah Palin is also galvanizing the Democrats with her sharp rhetoric.

SMU Political Scientist Cal Jillson talks about Rahm Emanuel, Barack Obama, and the Illinois governor's scandal.

Camille Kraeplin, who has studied social media as an assistant professor of journalism at Southern Methodist University, talks about the use of such media by mothers and/for their babies.

The Professional Grounds Management Society (PGMS) recognized Southern Methodist University in Dallas with an Honor Award in the Society's 2008 Green Star Awards competition. The award was given in the University and College Grounds category for exceptional grounds maintenance.

Richard Carlson, a pioneer in the study of the Earth's geological evolution, will discuss determining the age of our planet Wednesday.

The Celebration of Lights, SMU's annual welcoming of the holiday season, was held on Sunday, Dec. 7, on the University's main quad. More than 100,000 decorative lights filled the trees as the SMU community and friends sang carols. Watch the slide show.

SMU physicists are at CERN in Switzerland, helping us better understand the origins of the universe.

SMU cheerleader Jamie Burns will be allowed to participate fully on the squad after being sidelined at the beginning of the year because of concerns over her pacemaker.

SMU’s Tower Center presents a forum on the future of global conflict with Gen. Wesley Clark presenting a major address.

Last week, Al Niemi, dean of the Cox School of Business, brought together some of SMU's brightest business, financial and economic minds in a roundtable discussion with area media.

The Caruth Institute for Entrepreneurship in SMU's Cox School of Business issued its annual ranking Thursday of the 100 fastest-growing privately held companies in the Dallas area.

With Texas’ unemployment rate up by nearly a third in the past year, an increasing number of would-be executives are heading back to school to ride out the current economic storm from the relative comfort of area universities’ MBA programs.

The Wall Street Journal yesterday released its premier ranking of Executive MBA (EMBA) programs, and the Cox School is proud to announce it ranked 15th in the U.S.

SMU Cox School of Business is delighted to announce that its full-time MBA program has been ranked among the top 20 business schools in the United States by BusinessWeek.

The 19th-ranked SMU cross country team has been selected to race in the 2008 Division I Cross Country Championships, scheduled for Nov. 24 at the LaVern Gibson Championship Course located at the Wabash Valley Family Sports Center in Terre Haute, Ind.

The SMU cross country team ran to an impressive 20th-place finish at the 2008 NCAA Division I Cross Country Championships at the LaVern Gibson Championship Cross Country Course on Tuesday morning, braving the cold, windy and rainy conditions to earn their best finish in over a decade.

The SMU Mustangs won the 2008 Conference USA women's cross country championship on Saturday, Nov. 1, in Memphis.

Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowtizki said, "Obviously we want to thank SMU for the hospitality."

SMU Marketing Professor Daniel Howard's research finds that nothing improves the worth of a gift like taking the time to see that it's nicely wrapped

Prof. Dan Howard says companies that subtly change the quantity of products are 'somewhat deceptive.'

Marketing Professor Dan Howard of SMU's Cox School of Business talks about the use of ads on DART buses that call attention to domestic violence and ultimately help protect families.

Marketing Professor Dan Howard's research shows that wrapping a present increases its worth.

SMU Marketing Professor Daniel Howard talks about branding and Amway's effort to make a comeback.

In 2009, SMU will mark the 150th anniversary of "On the Origin of Species" and the 200th birthday of its extraordinary author. The first in a series of lectures and programs will be given by evolutionary psychologist David Buss on Jan. 26.

A lecture and a teachers' workshop are preview events to SMU's upcoming yearlong series recognizing the work of Charles Darwin.

Three SMU graduate students have been named the nation’s best at sorting and comparing vast amounts of information.

SMU geothermal expert David Blackwell talks about the potential for producing energy using heat from the earth.

SMU Geothermal Specialist David Blackwell talks about Ormat Technologies's announcement of the successful co-production of geothermal power at a producing oil well.

SMU Geology Professor David Blackwell, an internationally recognized authority on geothermal energy, talks about how hot rocks miles below the earth’s surface be the “killer app” of the energy industry.

Evolutionary psychologist David Buss will speak on 'Strategies of Human Mating' today at SMU as part of the Darwin series.

David Maldonado, Jr. has been named by the Alumni Council of Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University, recipient of the 2009 Perkins Distinguished Alumnus/a Award.

SMU political scientist Dennis Simon says that older voters will have a significant influence on the outcome of the presidential election because a higher percentage of them vote.

SMU honors the legendary Don Meredith by retiring his jersey during last Saturday's SMU-Houston football game.

SMU honors the legendary Don Meredith by retiring his jersey. Teammates recall his glory days.

Scientists from SMU and UTD have identified chemical compounds that slow nerve damage caused by brain diseases.

SMU Marketing Professor Edward Fox talks about how consumers gobbling up groceries at Dollar Tree have helped the national retailer thrive while other chains struggle through this economic slump.

Edward Fox, director of the J.C. Penney Center for Retail Excellence in SMU's Cox School of Business, talks about Wal-Mart's importance to a successful holiday season for Dell and Hewlett-Packard

Elections can be pretty spooky, but SMU is here to take the fright out of the electoral fight. For an election expert, call SMU News & Communications at 214/768-7650.

It's the end of the road for McCain and Obama - at least for now. What's next for the president-elect? Who'll be in the cabinet? And where's the economy going? Turn to our experts for analysis and commentary.

It's the end of the road for McCain and Obama. What did the candidates do right? What did they do wrong? For analysis from one of our experts,

SMU is naming its School of Engineering in honor of Bobby B. Lyle, a Dallas entrepreneur and industry leader.

An advanced technology lab in the Lyle Engineering School uses an electron beam to 'create' a titanium Christmas tree.

On Tuesday, a nationally known speaker and a related SMU workshop will focus on teaching evolution in the Lone Star State.

When sophomore Steven Klimczak created 'When I Was Your Age, Pluto Was a Planet,' little did he realize how many would notice.

SMU's newly opened Center for Family Counseling will provide much-needed help to residents of Collin County and North Texas.

SMU has quietly moved up the charts to No. 11 in the nation in passing offense with 293.1 yards per game.

Frederick W. Schmidt, director of Spiritual Formation and Anglican Studies in SMU's Perkins School of Theology, talks about the split in the Episcopal Church.

SMU law professor Xuan-Thao Nguyen has been awarded a Fulbright Scholar grant to develop curriculum for a major in intellectual property law at the Vietnam National University Faculty of Law in Hanoi.

Search engine giant Google's decision to help fund Southern Methodist University's geothermal resource mapping underscores the importance of SMU's research toward this under-the-radar alternate energy technology.

The editors of Popular Science have named the ElectraTherm Green Machine one of the top technology innovations of 2008. The the first commercial installation of the machine was at SMU in summer 2008.

An internal conference on the legal and business issues of video gaming, where the challenges are sometimes trickier than imaginary bad guys and virtual dark corridors, is being held Jan. 14-15 on the campus of Southern Methodist University.

Students and alums from The Guildhall at SMU, the country’s premier graduate video game development program, have released their suggested top 10 video game gift list for this year’s holiday season.

Hal Barkley, director of Counseling in SMU's Annette Caldwell Simmons School of Education and Human Development, talks about how to cope with families and stress during the holidays.

HBO's documentary about the integration of football includes SMU alumnus and football star Jerry Levias, who integrated the Southwest Conference.