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Protein Discovery Could Lead to Better Diagnosis of Stress

Technology Networks Originally Posted: July 31, 2017 A new discovery could lead to identifying new ways to predict, diagnose and eventually treat stress. “We found a protein, previously known to be only in testicles, that’s also in everyone’s saliva, and it’s a marker of acute psychological stress and feelings of negative mood or emotional distress,” […]

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Having an attractive husband can trigger dieting problems for women

NewsShopper Originally Posted: July 24, 2017 A handsome husband can be bad for women’s health by triggering dangerous dieting, according to new research. Yet unsurprisingly the same does not apply to men. Even if their wife is a stunner, they feel no pressure to look after themselves. The findings show a partner’s looks can be […]

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Researchers find correlation between attractiveness and dieting behaviors

WTXL 27 Originally Posted: July 25, 2017 How attractive do you see yourself compared to your significant other? A recent study by Florida State researchers shows your answer to that may have a bigger effect than you think, especially when it comes to dieting behaviors. Researchers had each participant complete a lengthy questionnaire, focusing in […]

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SMU named one of the top 3 colleges on College Factual’s list of the best colleges in Texas

USA Today College Originally Posted: July 17, 2017 This article was written by Megan Cahill and originally appeared on College Factual, a website that helps college students student get their best fit education for less. College Factual uses statistics to stop students from being treated like one. Its content is produced independently of USA TODAY. […]

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“Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City”

SMU News Originally Posted: July 10, 2017 “Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City” is this fall’s common reading selection, which every incoming SMU student is expected to read. There will be small-group discussions on the book written by Matthew Desmond. READ MORE  

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Official University Calendar : 2017-2018

ACADEMIC YEAR 2017–2018 www.smu.edu/registrar/academic_calendar.asp This calendar includes an addendum listing religious holidays for use in requesting excused absences according to University Policy 1.9. For religious holidays not listed, contact the Office of the Chaplain. Graduate programs in the Cox School of Business, Perkins School of Theology and Dedman School of Law, and the Department of […]

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Congratulations to Semi Ojeleye selected 37th overall in the 2017 NBA draft by the Boston Celtics!

College Sports: SportsDay Congratulations to Semi Ojeleye (SMU Forward and Psychology major) selected 37th overall in the 2017 NBA draft by the Boston Celtics! #PonyUp! More on Semi here: https://youtu.be/K_ssdlziI5c  

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In Dallas’ Hispanic communities, fear seeps into everyday routines

Dallas Morning News Originally Posted: May 30, 2017 This is an excerpt of a Dallas Morning News article. To read the full article click here.   Trying to feel safe Chrystyna Kouros, an assistant psychology professor at Southern Methodist University, said the fear spreading through many Hispanic communities alters more than just routines. Kouros said […]

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Watch: SMU Year in Review 2016-2017

SMU News Originally Posted: May 25, 2017