Fostering enterprising spirit
SMU welcomed a $6 million gift from Kim and William (Bill) Shaddock ’74 during Homecoming Weekend. Their investment will establish Shaddock Hall, part of the Cox School of Business building renovation project.
Energizing the heart of the student community
Alumni returning to campus for Homecoming had a chance to attend the Hughes-Trigg Student Center rededication ceremony showcasing renovations that continue to transform the heart of the student community.
First-generation student scholarship honors Buddy Gray
The family of a beloved SMU professor has established the Dr. Henry L. Gray Endowed Scholarship in Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences to honor his SMU legacy and his love for students.
Homecoming 2021: Thursday, September 30–Sunday, October 3
“Perfect Pairs” is the perfect theme for this year’s celebration of Mustang spirit and pride. The festivities begin on Thursday with the Distinguished Alumni Awards and continue through the weekend with the parade, the Boulevard and the SMU-South Florida football game. Throughout the weekend, a nightly light show on campus will commemorate the launch of SMU’s new campaign. See you on the Hilltop!
A new era of engagement
Inspiring a new chapter for the Meadows Museum, Linda P. and William A. Custard commit $3 million, matched by an additional $3 million from The Meadows Foundation, to establish a new cultural institute within the Meadows Museum.
Sparking student success
A new gift from the Hegi Family will modernize key spaces in the Hegi Career Development Center and fund two new staff members to join the career development team, which helps students follow their passion to find career success.
Football is back. Don’t miss out!
SMU football has returned to Ford Stadium. Buy season tickets and check out game day details. Don’t forget to register for home-game tailgates.
New treatment strategy for virus-induced cancer
Researchers at SMU have found a way to make chemotherapy drugs more lethal to HPV-infected cervical cancer cells without collateral damage to normal cells, a study suggests.
A Little Less Lonely , thanks to students and alums
SMU theatre students and alumni helped create the new Public Works Dallas film, A Little Less Lonely, now streaming for free at DallasTheaterCenter.org.
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