Tag Archives: R. Gerald Turner

SMU announces new $25 million gift to the Simmons School

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Kathleen Tibbetts

Harold C. and Annette Caldwell Simmons have committed a new gift of $25 million to SMU’s Annette Caldwell Simmons School of Education and Human Development. Their gift will fund a new building for the expanding programs of the school and … Continue reading →

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SMU’s Dream Week 2013 celebrates MLK Jan. 21-25

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Kathleen Tibbetts

SMU celebrates the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during Dream Week 2013, Jan. 21-25. Sponsored by SMU’s Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, the annual observance features a variety of activities, including opportunities for community service and a commemorative … Continue reading →

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$1.5 million gift to fund new endowed chair in Art History

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Kathleen Tibbetts

A $1.5 million gift from the Kleinheinz Family Endowment for the Arts and Education will establish an endowed chair in the Division of Art History in SMU’s Meadows School of the Arts. “We are deeply grateful to the Kleinheinz Family … Continue reading →

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SMU, partners announce plans for golf facility in Southern Dallas

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Kathleen Tibbetts

Calling it  “a game-changing investment for the GrowSouth initiative generating enormous economic impact,” Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings has announced plans for a public private effort between the City of Dallas, AT&T and SMU to develop a 400-acre former landfill site … Continue reading →

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Calendar Highlights: Dec. 4, 2012

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Kathleen Tibbetts

Winter Break is nearly here – the end of 2012 (and beginning of 2013) at a glance: Dec. 3: Last day of instruction Dec. 4-5: Reading days Dec. 6-12: Examinations (no exams scheduled for Sunday) Dec. 14: The Guildhall at SMU Winter … Continue reading →

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$12.1 million gift creates endowed fund for Dedman Law scholarships

Posted on October 30, 2012 by Kathleen Tibbetts

This story originally appeared in Robert Miller’s column in The Dallas Morning News Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012. The Dedman School of Law has announced that W. Yandell “Tog” Rogers Jr. of Houston is giving $12.1 million to provide scholarships. The gift to … Continue reading →

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Turner joins Dallas Historical Society higher-ed panel Oct. 28, 2012

Posted on October 25, 2012 by Kathleen Tibbetts

SMU President R. Gerald Turner joins John E. Price, founding president of the University of North Texas at Dallas, for a panel discussion exploring the history of higher education in Dallas at 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28 in the Hall of … 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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James A. Baker III to receive 2012 Tower Center Medal of Freedom

Posted on October 16, 2012 by Kathleen Tibbetts

Former U.S. Secretary of State James A. Baker III, will receive the Medal of Freedom from SMU’s John Goodwin Tower Center for Political Studies during formal ceremonies at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012 in McFarlin Auditorium. The Tower Center Medal of … 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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