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.
Turning plain paper into artful research
Art and science intersect in the hands of SMU junior Travis Nolan ’24. He’s an international origami champion whose fascination with dinosaurs and paper folding come together as a study of the biomechanics of prehistoric creatures.
Thinking inside the box
Students tackled the ultimate DIY challenge by building a “baby supercomputer” that not only deepens their understanding of networking and parallel computing, but also shows big potential for their artificial intelligence research.
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.
SMU, AT&T collaboration opens doors to data science careers
A groundbreaking new collaboration between telecommunications giant AT&T and SMU will deliver high-level training, practical experience and a potential employment offer in the field of data science for participating University students.
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.
Coming soon: Mustang football and Boulevarding
The first season under Head Football Coach Rhett Lashlee kicks off September 3 with the Mustangs traveling to UNT. Check out the schedule and get your tickets now.