Dear
Mustang family,
Well, we did it! Thanks to you, SMU Giving Day on Tuesday, March 5, was a success. We came together to show the world what Mustangs can do. Ultimately, more than 4,100 donors gave nearly $3.5 million to support SMU projects, causes and organizations. Thank you for showing your pony pride and making an impact on the Hilltop. I invite you to watch this special thank you message to see how your generosity is truly felt and appreciated.
Pony Up!
Terry and Brian Modoff Chairs, SMU Parent Leadership Council Email: modoffs@alumni.smu.edu
Parents of Austin ’21; Francesca ’21, ’22; and William ’25
What a difference a day can make
On March 5, we came together as a community in support of the causes and students we care about most. Thanks to loyal donors like you, SMU Giving Day ignites hundreds of causes across campus and empowers students. Missed it? You can still make a gift!
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Achieving their goals
Twin brothers Esteban Mariel ’09 and Manuel Mariel ’09 have helped popularize an emerging sport into the Dallas landscape – futsal. Watch the interview.
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SMU Athletics hosted National Girls and Women in Sports Game
The women’s basketball team celebrated on February 4 with free T-shirts and sports-themed games for kids during timeouts. Catch the recap.
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Courtney Kelly ’12 makes her voice heard
The Lyle graduate has penned a collection of children’s books in hopes of inspiring the next generation of civil engineers. Read her story.
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SMU Mustangs complete 2024 schedule
Are you ready? A twelfth game against Nevada rounds out the SMU football schedule for the 2024 season – SMU’s first in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Mark your calendars.
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Basketball teams prep for last AAC tournaments
Both our men’s and women’s basketball teams are gearing up for their last American Athletic Conference tournaments before we head to the ACC. Grab your tickets for men’s or women’s.
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Rob Seals ’15 finds his identity
As part of the Black Excellence Brunch on February 24, the former Mustang football player shared his story of discovering his love for computer science, launching an app and starting a business. Learn about his trajectory.
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A transfer student shares her “why”
Abigail Kenwood ’24 discusses what made her transfer to SMU and how she’s found community since. Meet Abigail.
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Call an admitted student
Want to help admitted students get excited for the Hilltop? Volunteer to give them a call. Sign up to help.
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SMU CAPE launches AI program
Continuing and Professional Education will launch its new, six-week Generative AI for Business Professionals course on April 15. Plus, alumni get 10% off with code SMU10. Learn about the program.
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Basketball programs announce home and road opponents
Fans of SMU men’s and women’s basketball can plan ahead for the teams’ first ACC seasons – the comprehensive list of home and road opponents is out now. Plan your schedule.
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Mustangs take home ASUN championship
The men’s swimming and diving team captured the Atlantic Sun Championship last month, clinching their 45th conference title as a program and fourth consecutively. Celebrate the win.
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Saturday, March 16 – Brad Paisley at the Houston Rodeo
Join the SMU Houston Alumni Chapter at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo as it presents Brad Paisley in concert at NRG Stadium. Admission includes dinner, an open bar and tickets to the concert. Seating is limited, so grab your tickets today. Learn more.
Friday, May 10–Saturday, May 11 – 50th Reunion Weekend
Save the date for the Class of 1974 50th Reunion Weekend. Events include tours of the newly renovated Edwin L. Cox School of Business and the Meadows School of the Arts; a special tour of the Weber End Zone Complex; a tour of the Robson & Lindley Aquatics Center and a reunion dinner with dancing at the Ritz-Carlton, Dallas. Learn more.