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Mission:

SMU Taos provides a unique academic environment that encourages experiential learning and interdisciplinary collaboration, while on a distinctive 423-acre mountain-view location in the heart of the Carson National Forest.

SMU Taos provides distinctive and challenging courses that are enhanced in southwest studies and relevant arts and sciences. We also open the campus to professional, corporate, and non-profit groups for training and other educational retreats.

Dallas-Based Leadership Team

  • David Lee

    Assistant Vice President for Curricular Operations and Strategy

    Dlee@smu.edu
    214-768-1056

  • SMU-in-Taos: Maeve Skidmore headshot

    Maeve Skidmore

    Director of Intersessions

    Mskidmor@smu.edu
    214-768-1913

  • Coordinator of SMU-in-Taos Lorene Sugars

    Lorene Sugars

    Coordinator of SMU-in-Taos

    lsugars@smu.edu
    214-768-6768

     

  • Rachel Thayer

    Rachel Thayer

    Coordinator of SMU-in-Taos

    rmhearn@smu.edu
    214-768-7241

Contact Information

Blanton Student Services Building, Suite 216
Instagram: @smuintaos
Email: smutaos@smu.edu

Taos Cultural Institute

  • SMU-in-Taos: Astria Smith headshot

    Astria Smith

    Assistant Vice President of Annual Giving and Alumni Relations

    taosci@smu.edu
    214-768-2586

Taos-Based Leadership Team