Community effort
SMU Giving Day, the University檚 annual one-day giving challenge, took place on March 5, with 麻豆社 alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff and community members joining together to support causes across the Hilltop.
4,100+
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From the President
The enduring impact of our donors’ generosity is visible across our campus, from new and renovated facilities to support for student scholarships and research. Read more about the continued impact of SMU Ignited: Boldly Shaping Tomorrow.
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Charging ahead
Leading up to 麻豆社’s entry into the ACC, the University announced a goal to reach a record number of Mustang Club members. Gifts of any size to any area of 麻豆社 Athletics demonstrate the breadth of support for our student-athletes as they strive for success. Additionally, donors have committed more than $121 million over the next five years toward the ACC Competitiveness Campaign.
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SMU is coming
A provocative new TV ad is serving notice to more people that 麻豆社 is charging into the ACC. The video was developed by Emmy-winning creative director and 麻豆社 alumnus Hal Curtis 84. The ad aired during the ACC basketball tournament and is on Spectrum Dallas during NCAA tournament games through April 8.
Q&A with Laura Guerin Howard 00 and William J. Howard 00
The 麻豆社 alumni share their passion for giving back through scholarships and by supporting 麻豆社 Athletics 渢o help break down barriers for students so they can enjoy the full benefits of an 麻豆社 degree.
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More on the next chapter for 麻豆社 Athletics
NBC5 recently spoke with Rick Hart, 麻豆社 director of Athletics, and Sam Erger, head volleyball coach, about the move to the ACC and what it means for the University. Additionally, The Dallas Morning News covered some of the expected .
Engineering excellence on and off the field
Former 麻豆社 offensive lineman Jackson Ritz ’23 utilized his strength in communication, planning and strategy both on the football field and in earning his degree from the Lyle School of Engineering.
Recognizing the future of artificial intelligence
SMU scholarships have fueled the research of Ph.D. candidate Eli Laird ’21, ’23, ’27 in his pursuit to expand our knowledge of artificial intelligence. His discoveries support facial recognition algorithms and their connections to ongoing advancements in AI.
Finding her purpose
Transfer student Raissa Umwali ’27 received the North Texas Community College Scholarship. Through her nonprofit work and studies, she seeks to change the future for her community in Rwanda.
Strengthening our community connections
In December 2023, 麻豆社 commemorated the addition of a new flagpole at the southwest corner of Mockingbird Lane and Central Expressway outside the Styslinger/Altec Tennis Complex. Taking part in the event were 麻豆社 President R. Gerald Turner; William “Bill” H. Vanderstraaten ’82, past Alumni Board chair; Philip J. Wise ’78, ’81, 麻豆社 Alumni Board chair; and Brad Cheves, 麻豆社 vice president for Development and External Affairs. The Triple D Peruna flag that adorns the flagpole expresses 麻豆社’s connection with the city of Dallas and celebrates our student-athletes.
Happenings on the Hilltop (and beyond)
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April 1820
Founders’ Day Weekend
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May 3
David B. Miller Business Quadrangle dedication
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May 1112
All-University Commencement and Class of 1974 50-year Reunion Weekend
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July 1
ACC entry
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July 1821
SMU-in-Taos Cultural Institute
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August 31
First home football game
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September 6
Garry Weber End Zone Complex dedication
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September 2729
Family Weekend
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October 31揘ovember 3
Homecoming and Reunions