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SMU Celebrates The Peace Corps At 50

Allison Hannel’s “proudest accomplishment” while serving as a business development volunteer with the Peace Corps in San Juancito, Honduras, was establishing the first restaurant in the agrarian village of 3,000 people. The humble venture consisted of only four picnic tables and … Continue reading

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Black Alumni Of SMU Honor History Makers, Launch Scholarship

  An estimated 118 alumni and guests gathered to honor the past and celebrate the future when Black Alumni of SMU recognized 13 of its history makers and introduced the inaugural Black Alumni Scholarship February 17. The honorees included award-winning … Continue reading

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Mustang Memories: The Roots Continue To Grow

Hortense Weir Smith’s “Tracing a Family’s Deep Hilltop Roots” (Mustang Memories, SMU Magazine, Fall 2011) prompted John B. Danna Jr. ’53 to continue the story in this letter. As I read SMU Magazine, I certainly have fond memories from my days … Continue reading

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Walter J. Humann Receives 2012 J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award

Corporate and civic leader Walter J. Humann ’67, lauded for his efforts in education, urban planning and other areas of public service, received the 2012 J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award from SMU April 2. Presented by SMU’s Cary M. Maguire … Continue reading

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Writing The Prescription For Compassionate Care

Cardiologist John Harper ’68 was honored as the 2012 Dedman Colleg Distinguished Graduate. Harper earned a Bachelor’s degree in English from SMU prior to attending medical school. Continue reading

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Alumni Reconnect With Favorite Professors

Dallas Young Alumni hosted a “Happy Hour with the Professors” in January to provide former students with an opportunity to catch up with their former teachers. Continue reading

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Perkins School of Theology Names Distinguished Alumnus

Perkins School of Theology named Mouzon Biggs Jr. ’65 as its 2012 Distinguished Alumnus Award recipient. Biggs was honored during Ministers Week in February. Continue reading

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Young Alumni Volunteer With Heart and Soles

Dallas Young Alumni reconnected and reached out to those in need through a community service project with Shoes for Orphan Souls. Continue reading

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Anticipating Another Great Year of Gridiron Action

The SMU Mustang Club cheered new student-athletes recruited to the Hilltop during the National Signing February 1. Continue reading

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Dedman School of Law Honors Distinguished Alumni

Dedman School of Law honored seven highly accomplished legal and business professionals at its annual Distinguished Alumni Awards dinner February 27. Continue reading

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