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Cal Jillson, Political Science, Many Texans likely will vote before the March 1 primary

Fort Worth Star Telegram Originally Posted: January 18, 2016 When the March 1 presidential primary elections finally arrive in Texas, hundreds of thousands of voters — maybe even half of the Texans who plan to turn out — may have already cast their ballots. During the past three presidential elections alone, more than 2 million […]

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Matthew Wilson, Political Science, on GOP debate: Cruz-Trump tiff will command center stage

The following is an excerpt from SMU News. FULL ARTICLE HERE Originally Posted: January 14, 2016 State of the Union challenge puts Trump, economy and foreign policy under spotlight at Republican Debate SMU experts are available for interview on all things debatable in connection with Thursday’s prime time matchup between seven GOP hopefuls: MATTHEW WILSON […]

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LISTEN: Cal Jillson, Political Science, Texas Remains a Burr Under the Supreme Court’s Saddle

High Plains Public Radio Originally Posted: December 30, 2015 These days the U.S. Supreme Court is hearing a lot from the Lone Star State. USA TODAY reports that nearly all the court’s top cases come from Texas, from abortion and affirmative action to voting rights and immigration. Not much has changed since Gov. Greg Abbott’s […]

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SMU is closed December 24-January 1. Have a safe and happy holiday!

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Five Dedman College professors receive 2015-16 Sam Taylor Fellowships

SMU News Originally Posted: December 18, 2015 Eleven SMU faculty members have received 2015-16 Sam Taylor Fellowships from the Sam Taylor Fellowship Fund of the Division of Higher Education, United Methodist General Board of Higher Education and Ministry. Five of the recipients are Dedman College faculty. The Fellowships, funded by income from a portion of […]

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SMU books fulfill your holiday gift giving list

Books published in 2015 by the SMU community, including faculty, staff, alumni, libraries and museum, can complete your holiday gift list. Need to satisfy a history buff? This list has it covered in genres from art to film to science to the Southwest. Find selections for readers of poetry, as well as personal, political and […]

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LISTEN: Cal Jillson, Political Science, shares expertise on top issues of 2016 Presidential race

KTRH NewsRadio Originally Posted: December 17, 2015 Terrorism Changing Look Of 2016 Race After the terrorist attacks in San Bernardino two weeks ago, and Paris in November, the 2016 Presidential race looks a lot different than it used to. Forty percent of Americans told an NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll that national security and terror […]

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High-level’ national security postdoctoral fellows join SMU Tower Center

SMU News Originally Posted: December 16, 2015 DALLAS (SMU) – Thomas Cavanna and David Benson have been selected to serve yearlong national security postdoctoral fellowships at SMU. Cavanna is in the John Goodwin Tower Center for Political Studies, and Benson joins SMU as part of a National Science Foundation-funded project on cyber-security. “Both are pursuing […]

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Save the Date: 2016 Career Fair, Feb. 18 from 4-7 p.m.

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LISTEN: Is Saudi Arabia doing enough to fight ISIS?

The Texas Standard Originally Aired: December 9, 2015 Robert Jordan, former ambassador to Saudi Arabia and diplomat-in-residence at SMU’s Tower Center, talked with The Texas Standard on Dec. 9, 2015, about Saudi Arabia’s role in the struggle with ISIS and what more can that country do. Jordan is the author of Desert Diplomat: Inside Saudi Arabia Following […]