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University News Dallas residents and the SMU community are invited to vote on campus November 3.

Student Life After a fractured spine ended Connor Carrera's high school football career, the SMU defensive back returned to the game while building a future in energy law.

Research SMU and UCLA psychology researchers find background media is prevalent during key vocabulary development stage.

Research Ron, a historian of 19th-century U.S. politics and economics, is one of 20 to receive the $800,000 fellowship.

University News Mustang Charge guides SMU’s path toward the forefront of America’s universities.

University News Experienced higher education leader brings expertise in strategic investment, institutional growth and academic ambition.

Student Life SMU fashion media students explore careers through summer internships.

Research Research center has become a leading national source of data on the health of the arts.

Research Largest individual research funding commitment in SMU history includes $19.3 million in U.S. Department of Energy funding to move mining innovation from the lab to the field.

Research Sand-filled dampers withstand extreme temperature effectively, research finds.

Research Sunlight and meltwater, not air temperature, drive seasonal motion in Alaska's rock glaciers, new SMU-led research finds.

Research SMU researchers offer new insight into what happens to methane before it reaches the atmosphere.

Student Life Through the SMU Meadows Intern Fellowship Program, the theater major found a summer role with Broadway Dallas that felt like home.

Student Life Summer internship gives economics and human rights major a firsthand look at community needs in Dallas.

University News Campus-wide initiative will integrate character development throughout the undergraduate experience.

Research Invited into the design process, teachers uncovered critical skills students need to succeed.

Philanthropy Alumni gift furthers SMU’s vision for the future.

Research SPARKS-funded collaborations target solid-state batteries and AI-powered energy systems for data centers.

Student Life A record number of SMU interns are transforming the nation's capital into an extension of the Hilltop, building careers, connections and community.

Research Students, researchers and volunteers work together in the Archaeology Research Collections to preserve artifacts spanning half a million years.

University News Class of 2030 reflects academic excellence, national reach and growing demand.

Student Life SMU offers several paths into the business and science of sport.

University News Partnership with Dallas-Dallas County Food Plan Collaborative aims to create a more resilient, nutritious and locally connected food system.

Student Life SMU students are helping stage the global tournament while building professional experience.

Philanthropy Thanks to gifts totaling $3 million, SMU Perkins School of Theology will establish The Reverend Charles R. Millikan, D.Min., Endowed Chair of Spiritual Care.

University News The new library will establish SMU as a major center for research, education and public engagement on the American West.

Research New SMU-led study finds widespread adoption of driverless vehicles would improve traffic efficiency.

University News Accomplished attorney and trusted advisor will join SMU August 1.

University News In a Dallas Morning News op-ed, President Jay Hartzell supports the Protect College Sports Act and argues that stronger competitive balance will benefit student-athletes, universities and fans.

Research The 2026 SMU Human Trafficking Data Conference emphasized more collaboration across disciplines to improve human trafficking data.

University News 1882, 1892 posters acquired by SMU's Rees Jones Library of the American West depict plans for picnics and prayers on Emancipation Day.

Alumni Research, storytelling and critical thinking skills helped recent graduate land a position at Creative Arts Agency

University News SMU alumni behind City Futsal welcome the world to Dallas.

University News SMU experts explain the business, brands and fans behind soccer’s biggest event.

Research The holotype fossil, for which the species is named, is exclusively on view at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science.

University News Discover how SMU connects global sports, research, student opportunity and the energy of one of the world’s most dynamic cities during the FIFA World Cup 2026™

University News Worldwide event highlights SMU’s international reach and Dallas’ role as a global hub.

University News Architecture critic recognized for influential writing on Dallas City Hall and the future of urban design.

Student Life Granted clemency after two life sentences, Chris Young never gave up hope.

Student Life After two years as classmates, the pair will share a once-in-a-lifetime graduation moment.

Research The condition, which reduces the ability to feel joy, affects nearly 90% of people with major depression. Most conventional therapies barely address it.

Research New research from SMU's Temerlin Advertising Institute identifies how fashion brands can use AI models more responsibly in inclusive advertising.

University News New initiative creates a front door for Dallas organizations to access and engage with the University.

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University News Annual awards ceremony celebrates faculty advancing discovery, transforming lives and accelerating SMU’s academic ascent.

Research SMU researchers created a coil instrument that can control magnetic microrobots without continuous visual tracking, unlocking new possibilities for biomedical and other applications

Research A newly published Springer volume on STEM education makes the case that teaching ethics alongside AI fundamentals drives real learner engagement.

Research Innovative collaboration unites industry and academia to develop the next generation of leaders for AI in infrastructure.

University News Chetty’s groundbreaking research reshaped the understanding of economic mobility and influenced housing, education and economic policy.

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Research Research highlights key opportunities to strengthen North Texas’ regional innovation ecosystem and economic growth.

Student Life Sophomore Ryland Adzich is helping young children discover the joy of reading in everyday community spaces in Dallas.

University News From the Boulevard to the big game, Mustang families and alumni return to the Hilltop to reconnect and celebrate SMU’s extraordinary ascent.

University News Harris will expand Simmons research impact and deepen SMU’s partnerships across Dallas and beyond.

Research Controlled experiments show city environments reduce leak detection success by up to 38% compared to rural areas.

University News Grumhaus brings more than 18 years of experience leading large-scale philanthropic initiatives in higher education.

Research SMU research finds parent personality and child temperament also influence digital media's effects on language development.

University News The Pro Football Hall of Famer who led SMU’s Pony Express will give an inspiring address to 2026 graduates and their families.

Research SMU study shows research partnerships can help urban farms thrive.

Alumni A proud alumna from the Cox School of Business and driving force behind the Meadows Museum, Custard contributed to a multitude of philanthropic, educational and artistic causes throughout Dallas and North Texas.

Research Discovery adds to evidence of extensive pathogen diversity in the Americas long before European contact.

University News Prestigious recognition highlights the University’s commitment to partnering with Dallas and the broader community.

Research From ancient DNA to digital twins, STEM education grants and a dinosaur-inspired choir, 2025 was another year full of research with impact at SMU.

Alumni SMU December Commencement speaker Brady Wood ’90 shares his life – from buying The Green Elephant as a student to founding development firm Woodhouse.

University News Deason was a deeply respected Dallas business leader and a generous supporter of and friend to the University.

Research The beginning of the new year often marked a defining change in Washington’s leadership, says SMU historian

Philanthropy 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.

University News New program for fall 2026 leverages SMU Guildhall’s renowned expertise and Dallas’ industry strength for exceptional student creators.

Research An SMU student researcher traveled to Greece to learn the truth about the Kalavryta Nazi Massacre — and her family's history.