A great new year starts with you
With new students heading to classes soon, exciting faculty research underway, and progress made on new and improved structures all over the campus, this school year promises to be bigger and better than ever. That’s because of the generous support of Mustangs like you.
Drumming up support for the Mustang Band
Meet Diamond M Club President Kellie Prinz Johnson ’96, whose connection to the Hilltop seems to grow stronger each year. In fact, she named her son after her best band friend and her favorite SMU professor, and she’s now a proud SMU parent.
Working, growing and ‘just trying things’
In an ESPN.com profile, former SMU football safety Ra Kazadi ’22 talks about how the loosening of name, image and likeness (NIL) restrictions on college athletes gave him the financial freedom to explore and grow as an artist.
Active duty and military veterans are allies for the Cox School
Graduate students, including 69 active duty and military service veterans in the Cox School of Business, bring a wealth of experience and fresh perspectives to the Hilltop that enrich campus life, inside and outside the classroom.
Celebrating the Mustang mystique
In just 30 seconds, a parade of famous faces captures the essence of the Hilltop: Our bold, curious and creative alumni – and the distinguished visitors drawn to campus – truly set SMU apart. The commercial airing during all Mustang sports televised by ESPN is the brainchild of alum Hal Curtis ’84.
ICYMI: In Case You Missed It
Check out these quick links to great stories featuring the people, programs, events and more making news on the Hilltop.
Striking a chord with crowds honoring WWII heroes
The Mustang Band represented the U.S. as thousands turned out for D-Day commemoration ceremonies in Normandy, France, in June.
Southern California kickoff supercharges SMU Ignited
On June 13, SMU Ignited: Boldly Shaping Tomorrow lit up SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, at the kickoff of our $1.5 billion campaign for impact in Southern California. More than 200 impassioned Mustangs from across the region gathered to celebrate the campaign empowering outstanding students, enriching teaching and research, and enhancing our campus and community.
Head out with your herd to discover Dallas
Summer is a great time for exploring the city and catching up with classmates. Accomplish both with a mini reunion. Check out our list and find the perfect place for your Mustang meetup.
Tapping into SMU’s innovation ecosystem
Our network of alumni leaders, founders, innovators and creators provide guidance, share expertise, generate opportunities and cheer on startup-minded students aiming to transform their bold ideas into businesses.