On this episode we interview junior Journalism major Taylor Good. Good discusses her experience as an anchor and reporter for SMU–TV, her internship with The New York Times and her role as President of the SMU chapter of the Association of Black Journalists. To learn more about the Division of Journalism at SMU Meadows visit: smu.edu/meadows/areasofstudy/journalism.
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On this episode, CCPA student Carson Richards sits down with SMU football legend and NFL Hall of Famer Eric Dickerson to discuss his incredible journey—from growing up in Sealy, TX, as one of the nation’s top recruits, to choosing SMU and launching the football program onto the national stage, to his transition into the NFL and life today after football. Dickerson opens up about his iconic recruitment, the rise of the Pony Express and the moments that shaped both his career and character.
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On this episode CCPA student Chase Schoellhorn interviews Susan Miller (B.A. ’96, History with a minor in Journalism), an SMU alum who got her start working at Dallas’ own WFAA before moving on to work with national networks ABC, CNN and Fox News. Miller’s career has taken her to 20/20 where she worked with the famous Barbara Walters, being press secretary for the CIA, heading up communications for Amazon Web Services, and, most recently, starting her own communications firm. Learn more about the CCPA and Journalism programs at SMU Meadows.
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On today’s episode we interviewed Elizabeth Akudugu, an acting M.F.A student graduating this spring 2025. Akudugu worked professionally as an actor in Canada and South Africa before coming to SMU Meadows. We talked about her professional career, her time in the acting M.F.A program, learning to trust the process and post-graduation plans. Learn more about the acting M.F.A. program here.
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On today’s episode we interview Will Emmert, a senior vocal performance major also minoring in Arts and Nonprofit Leadership. On the show we discussed his time studying voice at Meadows, his student-work experience with Meadows Admissions and Marketing, plus his time traveling abroad with SMU in South Africa. Follow these links to learn more about the Division of Music’s voice program and Arts and Nonprofit Leadership program.
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On today’s episode we interview Chloe Young, a senior dance performance major who is also pursuing a degree in Public Relations and Strategic Communications. Young talked about how she first got into dance as a young child, how she came to be at SMU Meadows, taking on a second major and plans post-graduation. Follow these links for more information on our Dance and Public Relations programs.
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On this episode we interview Jamie Lam, a senior journalism major who is also a student-worker helping to manage social media for the Meadows Marketing team. Lam originally started her education at a community college in Southern California before transferring to SMU Meadows. On the show we talked about her journey from SoCal to Dallas, her experiences at Meadows and the city of Dallas, plus her post-graduation plans. To learn more about the Division of Journalism click here.
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Join current art history and CCPA student Miranda Gonzales for an inspiring conversation with entrepreneur and philanthropist Jorge Baldor, a visionary leader shaping the future of Dallas and a recent recipient of SMU’s Distinguished Alumni Award. Originally from Cuba, Baldor has founded impactful organizations like After8toEducate, Mercado365, the Latino Center for Leadership Development and more. In this episode, we dive into his remarkable journey, his passion for community-driven solutions and his vision for a brighter future. Don’t miss the chance to celebrate his achievements and hear his powerful story – listen now!
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On this episode we interview Timmie Hathorn, Assistant Dean of Alumni and Career Success. Her office is dedicated to helping Meadows’ students develop their careers through alumni networking, internships and more. Hathorn encourages students to get involved early and start building relationships that will last a lifetime. Learn more about the Office of Alumni and Career Success.
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On this episode we interviewed Jessica Silverstein, a junior Fashion Media major, which is under the Division of Journalism, who is also pursuing minors in advertising, business, and Italian. Jess is also working with the Meadows marketing department as a student-worker, assisting with social media. We talked about how she got into fashion, deciding to come to SMU Meadows and how the city of Dallas is influencing both her education and her fashion! Learn more about the Fashion Media Program at Meadows.
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