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John R. Chavez, History, awarded University Research Council Grant

History Professor John R. Chavez has been awarded a University Research Council Grant to present a paper on internal colonialism at the annual meeting of the World History Association in Ghent, Belgium in July 2016.

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The Dallas Man Who Inspired Yellow Submarine’s Jeremy Hillary Boob Has Died

Dallas Observer Originally Posted: May 4, 2016 Jeremy DuQuesnay Adams didn’t live a life in music, but for the world at large it will be the thing he’ll always be remembered for. Adams, a longtime professor at SMU, was a brilliant scholar who dedicate his life to education and writing. But in 1968, he became […]

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Cal Jillson, Political Science, Trump sure to exploit Clinton scandals that Sanders ignored

Washington Times Originally Posted: May 5, 2016 Hillary Clinton so far has been able to skate through the Democratic presidential primary without having to truly confront what ultimately may be her biggest hurdles to the White House: numerous scandals and controversies that have taken a back seat in her tooth-and-nail fight with Sen. Bernard Sanders. […]

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SMU Mourns Loss of Professor Jeremy duQuesnay Adams

SMU NEWS Originally Posted: May 4, 2016 Distinguished SMU Professor of History Jeremy duQuesnay Adams, beloved by generations of students, honored by colleagues worldwide and the inspiration for a character in the Beatles’ Yellow Submarine, died May 2, 2016 at the age of 82. A memorial service is scheduled for Friday, May 6, at 11:00 […]

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In Memoriam — Jeremy DuQuesnay Adams, Professor of History and Altshuler Distinguished Teaching Professor

Dedman College is deeply saddened by the loss of Jeremy DuQuesnay Adams, Altshuler Distinguished Teaching Professor of History. Professor Adams passed away on May 2, 2016. A highly regarded scholar of medieval history, Professor Adams was a beloved teacher who influenced generations of students. Professor Adams’ faculty profile lists his scholarly achievements; a recent article […]

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SMU ‘Power Plays’ conference April 25-26

SMU NEWS Originally Posted: April 22, 2016 DALLAS (SMU) – SMU’s renowned Geothermal Lab will host its eighth international energy conference April 25-26 on the Dallas campus, focused on using the oilfield as a base for alternative energy production through the capture of waste heat and fluids. In addition to oil and gas field geothermal […]

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Professor Kunovich, Sociology, Recognized at Hilltop Excellence Awards Ceremony

Professor Sheri Kunovich received the Extra Mile Award from the Students for New Learning. Students for New Learning is an SMU-chartered student organization for students with ADHD or learning differences. The group meets monthly to provide support, learn tips and strategies, plan fun events, and works to increase campus understanding on the topic of learning […]

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Neil Foley, History, How Mexican immigration helped make America great

The Australian Broadcasting Network Originally Posted: March 28, 2016 The following is from the March 29, 2016, edition of The Australian Broadcasting Network. SMU History Professor Neil Foley provided expertise for this story. Donald Trump has some seemingly simple strategies to stop many Mexicans migrating to the US, but the relationship between the two North […]

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Political Science professor Cal Jillson on Cruz and Trump via the Houston Chronicle

Houston Chronicle Originally Posted: April 6, 2016 Cruz win keeps GOP race on track toward contested convention Ted Cruz firmly won the Wisconsin primary, and he’s in the race until its end, but he doesn’t stand a realistic shot of winning the Republican nomination through the primary vote. Now the question becomes: How much can […]

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Decline in Democratic Oversight in City Budgets, New Research by L. Owen Kirkpatrick

While the wave of urban fiscal distress following the Great Recession resembles local fiscal crises of the past, two factors distinguish the current period. First, city budgets are thoroughly financialized—dominated by speculative and volatile debt arrangements—such that local crisis is now intertwined with financial market instability. Second, local fiscal politics are increasingly removed from democratic […]