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Mission:

SMU-in-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-in-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

  • SMU-in-Taos: Cristalle Choi headshot

    Cristalle Choi

    Assistant Director of SMU-in-Taos

    Cschoi@smu.edu
    214-768-6522

  • Coordinator of SMU-in-Taos Lorene Sugars

    Lorene Sugars

    Coordinator of SMU-in-Taos

    lsugars@smu.edu
    214-768-6768

     

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