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2013: From Celebrating To Making History
In 2013 we will celebrate the third year of our Second Century Celebration. We started the commemoration in 2011, the centennial of our founding, and will culminate the festivities in 2015, the 100th anniversary of our opening. Every commemorative year has … Continue reading
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Prelude To A Presidential Center: Bush Institute Sponsors Symposia
The seven Texas institutions that competed to house the George W. Bush Presidential Center sought the historical resource in part because of the scholars and dignitaries it would attract for research, programs and interaction. But perhaps few expected that Bush … Continue reading
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Redefining The Academic Experience
The new University Curriculum (UC) provides the foundation and structure for undergraduate education. Flexibility in the new UC allows students to put their own stamp on their education and makes it easier for them to pursue multiple majors and minors, while still graduating on time with 122 credit hours (more in some majors). Continue reading
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Engaged Learning: Education By Design
SMU’s Engaged Learning program challenges students to reach beyond the classroom in shaping their educations. The campuswide initiative comprises research, service, internships, creative activities and courses with community components. Continue reading
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Ancient Setting Provides New Resources For Education
From the ruins of an old fort and 13th-century Indian pueblo, SMU grew a campus that provides a unique setting for teaching and research. An act of serendipity enabled Fort Burgwin to enjoy a second life as a University campus. … Continue reading
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Living And Learning In The Land Of Enchantment
SMU-in-Taos opened for classes in 1974 on the site of Fort Burgwin, a pre-Civil War fort, as a unique center for teaching and research drawing from the cultural and natural resources of Northern New Mexico. Each year approximately 300 students take courses in the humanities; sciences; business; and performing, visual and communication arts. Continue reading
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Houston Gifts, Commitments Top $100 Million
Alumni, parents and friends of SMU from the Houston area have committed more than $100 million toward SMU’s Second Century Campaign, capped by a $12.1 million gift for endowed scholarships from W. Yandell “Tog” Rogers, Jr. Continue reading
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Residential Commons: Transforming The On-Campus Living Experience
Derived from the model that originated at higher learning institutions overseas, particularly Oxford and Cambridge, the Residential Commons can be most familiarly compared to Harry Potter’s Hogwarts. Although there will be no ceremonial “sorting hat,” all room assignments will be random. Faculty members will live in apartments tucked into the residence halls, relationships with a particular hall will last an entire academic career, there will be classrooms in each hall, and students will be encouraged to participate in activities with their residential neighbors. Continue reading
Dedman Family, Foundation Gift Creates Interdisciplinary Institute
A $5 million gift from the Dedman family and The Dedman Foundation has created the Dedman College Interdisciplinary Institute (DCII). The new institute supports the University’s mission to expand knowledge through research and engaged learning beyond the classroom.
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Alumni Gift Honors Jeremy Adams
SMU graduates show appreciation for their former professor by establishing the Jeremy duQuesnay Adams Centennial Professorship in Western European Medieval History in his honor. Continue reading
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