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Unique SMU Programs Help Veterans Transition to the Classroom and Workplace

DALLAS (SMU) – While serving as an amphibious assault vehicle operator in far-flung locations ranging from Jordan to Haiti to Somalia, Victor Acosta ensured that his fellow Marines made safe transitions from ship to shore. Inspired to enlist in the Marines by his older sister, a veteran of both the U.S. Army and Air Force, […]

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SMU Earns 2022-2023 Military Friendly® School Designation

SMU announced that it has earned the 2022-2023 Military Friendly® School designation. Institutions earning the Military Friendly® School designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. More than 1,800 schools participated in the 2022-2023 survey with 665 earning special awards for going above the standard. The 2022-2023 Military Friendly® […]

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New Program Assists Military Service Members and Veterans with Transition to Classroom & Workforce

Eight-week program launching in April offers SMU graduate, certificate courses DALLAS (SMU) – Military service members, veterans, and others can now enroll in a new program at SMU that aims to help them succeed in the classroom and workforce. The Catalyst Program at SMU, which welcomes its first cohort of students later this month, introduces […]

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The Catalyst: From Boots to the Boardroom

Designed to help active-duty military successfully transition into civilian workforce, The Catalyst Program at SMU will begin taking applicants this summer. Participants in the eight-week intensive program will complete graduate level course work in computer science and earn a professional certificate in Project Management. Through in-class case studies and guest speakers, participants will also have […]

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New SMU Professional and Online Program Enhances Career Advancements for Professionals

New SMU Professional and Online Program Enhances Career Advancements for Professionals   SMU PRO offers degrees, certificates and short courses to help professionals boost expertise and earning power DALLAS (SMU) – At SMU, the new Professional and Online initiative helps professionals develop new skills and earn certificates and graduate degrees through a high-quality, virtual and in-person […]

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SMU CAPE Introduces VA Certified Courses

  SMU CAPE is proud to honor our veterans by offering 11 courses which are covered by Veteran Benefits.  We know that transitioning back into civilian life can be challenging for current and former service members and their families, and we want to help. We’ve worked with the VA to offer you educational programs that […]

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Thank You Veterans

  A Special Thank You from SMU CAPE On this day, SMU Continuing and Professional Education wants to extend our heartfelt appreciation for the service and sacrifice that our men and women in the military give to our nation. As we continue to navigate the current tragedies and ongoing political and social turbulence, let us […]