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Alumni The University is deeply saddened by the death of alumna, philanthropist and Dallas community leader Linda McElroy Gibbons �58, who passed on June 15, 2023, at the age of 86.

University News SMU was honored with Project Unity�s Advocate Award for organizational unity at a special celebratory event, Together We Sing, on June 15.

Student Life Phillips Foundation has announced a $1.7 million multiyear grant to �鶹�� (�鶹��) to establish the �鶹�� Impact Lab, a student-focused initiative to invest in commercial opportunities that produce substantial financial and social returns.

Research SMU researchers and global astronomers seeking to use DESI data and simulations to measure dark matter halos surrounding and permeating galaxies.

University News SMU�s Jeffrey Kahn authors brief joined by Lawrence Tribe, Charles Fried and other jurists skewering false defense of Russian anti-criticism law

Alumni The University mourns the loss of �鶹�� alumnus, benefactor and friend William J. O�Neil �55, who passed away on May 28, 2023, at the age of 90.

University News SMU mourns the loss of Norma Knobel Hunt, who passed away on June 4, 2023, at the age of 85.

Research SMU�s Deason Institute launches a Cyber Autonomy Range with IBM to strengthen autonomous systems against cyberattacks, backed by $850K in software and support.

University News Purpose and profit are truly great partners, organizers say

University News From bringing world leaders to Dallas, to boosting the regional economy through jobs, tourism and unique opportunities for �鶹�� students, the partnership has delivered on the expectations of the University leaders who brought it to North Texas.

University News Philanthropist and Broadway producer G. Marlyne Sexton has made a $15 million gift to �鶹�� Meadows School of the Arts to create a specialization in musical theatre that will prepare graduates for a lifetime of leading roles.

Student Life It's been 20 years since �鶹�� announced it would add Equestrian to its roster of sports. The win against Auburn completed the best season in program history.

University News Brian Tyler, CEO of McKesson Corporation, a Top 10 Fortune 500 healthcare services company, will be the featured speaker at �鶹��s May Commencement Convocation on Saturday, May 13.

University News A rare 1,100-year-old Hebrew Bible will be exhibited to the public at �鶹��s Bridwell Library April 18-20

Student Life Dallas Regional Science & Engineering Fair winners to receive $26k in cash prizes, awards at celebration dinner

University News Maria Dixon Hall, an �鶹�� Altschuler Distinguished Teaching Professor and the University�s Chief Diversity Officer, has been named the 2023 Education Champion by the Congressional Award Program.

Student Life Dallas-Fort Worth business leader and entrepreneur Jack Knox �60 �63 has given $11 million to SMU Ignited: Boldly Shaping Tomorrow.

University News SMU is celebrating a landmark $20 million gift to the Lyle School of Engineering from Dallas philanthropy and technology leaders Mary and Richard Templeton.

University News SMU has named Amanda W. Dotseth Linda P. and William A. Custard Director of the Meadows Museum. Dotseth, who will be the first female director of the Meadows Museum, served as the director ad interim and curator of the Museum since the passing of its previous director, Mark A. Roglán, in 2021.

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Alumni The indoor ceremony, scheduled for 9 a.m. at Moody Coliseum, will be streamed live.

University News Position is key to University�s commitment to achieving R1 research status

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Student Life Armstrongs commit $5 million to endow Dedman College dean position

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Research Intelligent Systems and Bias Examination Lab �ISaBEL� will pair industry and academic research to equalize impact in automated systems

Student Life SMU will break ground on Weber End Zone Complex at Ford Stadium following $15 million gift from Armstrongs

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Student Life Meadows School of the Arts celebrates renovated facilities

Student Life $5 million anonymous gift to enhance residence life

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Student Life Eight �鶹�� students have accepted Fulbright and Boren awards for international study, research and teaching in Belgium, Bulgaria, Germany, Kazakhstan, Taiwan, Singapore and South Korea.

Research Dominant North Texas chipmakers have �skin in the game�

Student Life Data Science Scholars Program is opening career pathways for more women and underrepresented students

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