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Nancy Ann and Ray L. Hunt receive 2013 Jonsson Ethics Award

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Kathleen Tibbetts

Nancy Ann and Ray L. Hunt – whose business, public service and education leadership has helped shape Dallas for more than 40 years – received the 2013 J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award during a sold-out luncheon Monday, Feb. 25, at the … Continue reading →

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The Guildhall at SMU names its top 10 games for 2012

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Kathleen Tibbetts

The Guildhall at SMU has named 10 state-of-the-art titles – ranging from the epic adventures of a Disney icon to the American Revolution seen through an assassin’s eyes – to its 2012 Top 10 Video Games list. Epic Mickey 2: The … Continue reading →

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Homecoming 2012 celebrates Centennial milestones and memories

Posted on October 25, 2012 by Kathleen Tibbetts

SMU celebrates Homecoming 2012 with milestones and memories from its hundred-year history. The festivities take place Oct. 25-28 in locations all over campus. The celebration begins with the 2012 DAA Awards Thursday, Oct. 25 and continues through a weekend of picnics, … Continue reading →

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SMU honors 2012 DAA winners, Emerging Leader Oct. 25

Posted on October 25, 2012 by Kathleen Tibbetts

Four philanthropic, civic and business leaders will receive SMU’s 2012 Distinguished Alumni Awards in a ceremony beginning at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 25 on the University’s Main Quad. The DAA Award is the highest honor the University bestows upon its graduates. … Continue reading →

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SMU graduates honor Jeremy Adams with endowed professorship

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Kathleen Tibbetts

Two SMU graduates are showing appreciation for a professor who made a lasting impact on their lives by establishing an endowed professorship in his honor. The $1.25 million gift from Stephen L. and Kathryn Hedges Arata of Dallas will create … Continue reading →

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Are you smarter than a supercomputer? SMU discusses ‘IBM at 100’

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Kathleen Tibbetts

IBM master inventor Romilea Flores will simulate the now-famous appearance of Watson the computer on the television game show Jeopardy! when she speaks at SMU’s Lyle School of Engineering Friday, March 30, 2012. The event, which will pit SMU students against … Continue reading →

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Walt Humann to receive SMU’s 2012 J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Kathleen Tibbetts

Businessman and public servant Walter J. Humann ’67 is chiefly recognized for creating the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) system and helping desegregate Dallas schools. For these and other accomplishments he will receive the 2012 J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award from … Continue reading →

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Marshall Terry to receive 2012 SMU Literati Award

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Kathleen Tibbetts

Marshall Terry, the emeritus professor and alumnus affectionately known as “Mr. SMU,” will be honored with the Friends of the SMU Libraries Literati Award at the 2012 Tables of Content dinner Saturday, March 31. The celebration begins at 6 p.m. … Continue reading →

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Three honored at 2012 Dedman College Celebration

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Kathleen Tibbetts

Three outstanding members of the Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences community received awards March 20 during the 2012 Dedman College Celebration. Ernest Jouriles, professor and chair of psychology, was named Dedman Family Distinguished Professor. Jouriles is a noted researcher and expert on children’s … Continue reading →

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Law School honors seven at 2012 Distinguished Alumni Awards

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Kathleen Tibbetts

Seven outstanding legal and business professionals were in the spotlight when SMU’s Dedman School of Law presented its 2012 Distinguished Alumni Awards Saturday, Feb. 25, at the Westin Galleria. A tradition since 1986, the awards dinner is the Law School’s … Continue reading →

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