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Reaching 100, Staying Young

“Universities do not grow old; but yearly they renew their strength and live from age to age in immortal youth.” With that statement in 1913, SMU’s first president, Robert Stewart Hyer, made a commitment for SMU in his time, but affirmed … Continue reading

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Flags, Fireworks And Festivities Herald SMU’s Second Century

More than 1,200 alumni from around the globe and members of the campus community gathered April 15 for tributes, fireworks and a giant birthday card as SMU celebrated the 100th anniversary of its founding. The event kicked off a series … Continue reading

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