2011

2010 was an exciting year at SMU, as seen through the eyes of photographers.

SMU is hosting thought-provoking events through Sept. 11 in observance of the 10th anniversary of 9/11.

SMU hosted thought-provoking events and special tributes to those who died in the terrorists' attacks. See the videos and slide show.

D. Aaron Lacy, an associate professor of employment law at SMU, talks about a law suit filed by a women who was fired for taking time off from work to vote.

Orientation sessions for new students, transfer students and international students are held between June 28 and August 5.

SMU defender Adam Still is one of 10 men's soccer finalists for the Lowe's Senior CLASS Award, a national honor based on excellence in community, classroom, character and competition. You can help him win by voting for him.

Students in SMU's Temerlin Advertising Institute created campaigns that dominated the 2011 Dallas ADDY® Awards.

Travel along with Ashley as she explores Spain while studying with one of SMU's abroad programs.

A recent lecture on adverse possession at SMU's Dedman School of Law was conducted by Ken Robinson, the Flower Mound man who overtook a vacant suburban home for $16.

Alan Brown, psychology professor at SMU's Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences, explains the science behind Rick Perry's debate gaffe, and why it happens to everyone.

SMU Psychology Professor Alan Brown, who studies memory, talks about the biological reasons behind Rick Perry's forgetfulness during a recent GOP debate.

Analysis of a 440-year-old document by R. Alan Covey (Southern Methodist University), Geoff Childs (Washington University in St. Louis), and Rebecca Kippen (University of Melbourne)reveals new details about the decline of the Inca after the Spanish invasion.

Alan Shor, an adjunct teaching real estate at SMU's Cox School of Business, talks about state of existing retail in Plano, Texas.

Albert Niemi, dean of SMU's Cox School of Business, spoke about the economy at a business breakfast in Marietta, Georgia.

Advice from Albert W. Niemi Jr., dean of SMU's Cox School of Business, to graduating students.

Albon Head, a partner in Jackson Walker’s Forth Worth law office, was selected to receive Southern Methodist University’s 2010 Silver Anniversary Mustang Award.

Though those who panic don't realize it, their attacks are in fact foreshadowed by minute physiological signals, according to a study led by Southern Methodist University's Alicia Meuret in the journal Biological Psychiatry.

Research by SMU Psychology Professor Alicia E. Meuret has discovered waves of significant physiological instability for at least 60 minutes before patients' awareness of the panic attacks.

Instead of urging hyperventilation sufferers to take long, deep breaths when they feel they can't breathe, as many were taught for years, researchers from Southern Methodist University say a more effective strategy is to take slower, shallow breaths.

TOMS founder and SMU alumnus Blake Mycoskie unveils a line of sunglasses, proceeds from which will help give sight to those in need through medical treatments, prescription glasses, or sight-saving surgeries through a partnership with the Seva Foundation.

SMU alumni choreographers from the Meadows School of the Arts dance department showcase their work during the recent SMU Fall Dance Concert.

Christy Lemire ’93 is living a movie buff’s dream. She serves as co-host of the TV series “Ebert Presents at the Movies” and the online program “What the Flick?!”

BreakThruRadio feature on SMU alumna Elizabeth Carlock, who works with three different non-profit organizations in Uganda, Peru, and Texas to better womens' lives through craft work.

Garrett Haake, who graduated from SMU in 2007 with a degree in journalism, will be one of eight embedded reporters for NBC News covering the 2012 elections.

Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay used Twitter to give away Super Bowl package to a follower.

"Morbid Poetry" will open on Sept. 29 and run through Oct. 1 in New York City. It is based on poems by SMU alumna Christin Siems and will be directed by SMU alumnae Molly Murphy and Amelia Peterson.

Sarah Saldaña, a 1984 graduate of SMU's Dedman School of Law, is the state's first Latina chief prosecutor.

Two SMU men's basketball stars, Collin Mangrum and Derek Williams, are selected to join the Texas Legends during the 2011 NBA Developmental League Draft.

A 1962 SMU alumnus says he worked and went to school, and graduated debt free.

SMU alumni Juan de la Guardia ’10, Bavand Karim ’10 and William Saunders ’01 have been winning awards – and fans – on the film festival circuit this year.

When American Airlines declared bankruptcy on November 29, 2011, analysis of the event was provided to news media by Economist Bernard Weinstein and Senior Lecturer Mike Davis, both of SMU's Cox School of Business.

American West expert Andrew R. Graybill is the new director of SMU's Clements Center for Southwest Studies.

SMU professor in the Lyle School of Engineering, Andrew Quicksall, took graduate students to Africa to collect water samples from U.N. refugee camps.

SMU’s Dedman School of Law and Embrey Human Rights Program receive “Angel of Freedom” awards.

Anna Membrino, a first-year Master of Fine Arts student at SMU’s Meadows School of the Arts, has been named one of three national winners of the 2010 Canvas Artist Series Contest sponsored by Hyatt Hotels & Resorts and Folio Fine Wine Partners.

One area in which female scientists still have to confront sexism is in scholarly awards: women win fewer, according to SMU Sociologist Anne Lincoln.

Some unlikely tools unearthed near the Persian Gulf show that our ancestors may have migrated far out of Africa as early as 125,000 years ago — about 60,000 years earlier than was previously believed.

Former U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Antonio O. Garza will discuss “Mexico: The Current Crisis” on March 23 as part of the Callejo Roundtable presented by AT&T at SMU Dedman School of Law.

The Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl will return to Dallas for the second-straight year as the ninth edition of the nationally-televised postseason college football bowl game on ESPN will be played Friday, Dec. 30, at SMU’s Gerald J. Ford Stadium.

Two alumni help make it possible for more future students to live on campus.

Various SMU Art History professors are being recognized for scholarship and expertise. Two students also honored.

The SMU Mustangs host the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles in the first round of the CollegeInsider.com Tournament (CIT) on Wednesday at 7 p.m.

The SMU Mustangs host the Jacksonville Dolphins in the second round of the CollegeInsider.com Tournament (CIT) at Moody Coliseum on Saturday at 2 p.m.

The SMU Mustangs defeated the Jacksonville Dolphins 63-62 in the second round of the CollegeInsider.com Tournament (CIT) at Moody Coliseum on Saturday.

Mustangs defeat Northern Iowa 57-50 to win 20 games in a season and advance to CIT semifinals.

SMU officials say the school’s future lies in joining a BCS conference.

ESPN reports on SMU's interest in joining the Big 12

The Mustang's celebrated a 45-24 conference win over the Tulane Green Wave on Saturday and became bowl eligible with their sixth win of the season.

SMU's football game against TCU has been moved to Saturday, Oct. 1, at 2:30 p.m. and will be televised on CBS Sports Network.

SMU announces the newest inductees into its Athletics Hall of Fame.

SMU Men's Basketball scores a victory in overtime in the first round of the CollegeInsider.com Tournament (CIT). Next game is on Saturday.

SMU ranks 28th among all NCAA Division I universities in this year's Collegiate Power Rankings, which assess the academic and athletics standards of all NCAA athletic programs, the NCSA announced today.

SMU junior Zach Line has been named a preseason candidate for the 2011 Doak Walker Award, the PwC SMU Athletic Forum announced today.

As of Jan. 17, Rivals had SMU ranked at No. 42, ahead of programs like Penn State, Kansas, Missouri, Georgia Tech, Illinois and Boise State.

SMU upsets the No. 20 TCU Horned Frogs on Saturday to bring home The Iron Skillet.

SMU men's soccer player Diogo de Almeida has been named to the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Scholar-Athlete All-America first team.

SMU Athletics announces nearly $3 million in improvements to Ford Stadium, including upgrades to the football locker room and team meeting rooms as well as a new playing surface.

SMU Student Body President Austin Prentice talked with Anna Werner of CBS News about the rising price of air fares on October 12, 2011.

Opinion piece in support of Texas Proposition 3.

Students will learn practical finance and investment applications in Cox's new Kitt Investing and Trading Center.

SMU Men's Basketball announces its schedule with the season beginning in Moody Coliseum in mid-November.

SMU Men's and Women's Basketball teams start their seasons this weekend at home in Moody Colliseum.

Ben Voth, chair of communication studies at SMU's Meadows School of the Arts, writes about Barney Frank's political epitaph.

SMU's communication studies department chair talks about why the current style of campaign debates do a disservice to the American public.

SMU Professor Ben Voth, director of debate at SMU, talks about what to watch for in the GOP debates.

Bernard Weinstein, an economist and associate director of SMU's Maguire Energy Institute, talks about how California is vulnerable to raids from other states seeking to attract relocating businesses.

Bernard Weinstein, an economist and associate director of SMU's Maguire Energy Institute, talks about the negotations between Amazon and the Texas Legislature over granting Amazon a tax exemption in exchange for the creaation of 5,000 jobs.

SMU Cox School of Business economist talks about Austin's jobs picture compared to different perspectives.

Bernard Weinstein, economist at SMU's Cox School of Business, talks about the economy in Texas, and Austin, based on recent job and economic data.

Bernard Weinstein, economist at SMU's Cox School of Business, talks about fallout from AMR's bankruptcy.

Bernard Weinstein, economist at SMU's Cox School of Business, talks about how increased cyber shopping means there is less at traditional stores.

Bernard Weinstein, an economist and associate director of SMU's Maguire Energy Institute, talks about the economic outlook for North Texas.

Bernard Weinstein, an economist and associate director of SMU's Maguire Energy Institute, talks about job gains and the economic outlook for Texas.

Bernard Weinstein, an economist and associate director of SMU's Maguire Energy Institute, talks to The Dallas Morning News about job growth and the economic outlook for Texas.

Bernard Weinstein, an economist and associate director of SMU's Maguire Energy Institute, talks about the state of the Texas economy.

Bernard Weinstein, an economist and associate director of SMU's Maguire Energy Institute, comments on Texas Governor Rick Perry and job growth in the state.

Bernard Weinstein, economist at SMU's Cox School of Business, talks about possible effects of federal levy of taxes on airline takeoffs.

Bernard Weinstein, an economist and associate director of SMU's Maguire Energy Institute, talks with Fox 4 News about T. Boone Pickens advocating natural gas.

Bernard Weinstein, an economist and associate director of SMU's Maguire Energy Institute, writes about the U.S. reducing its oil imports by developing indigenous energy resources, in particular natural gas that's locked in shale formations.

Bernard Weinstein, an economist and associate director of SMU's Maguire Energy Institute, writes about the U.S. reducing its oil imports by developing indigenous energy resources, in particular natural gas that's locked in shale formations.

Bernard Weinstein, economist at SMU's Cox School of Business, talks about American Airlines' bankruptcy.

Bernard Weinstein, economist at SMU's Cox School of Business, talks in support of the Keystone XL pipeline.

Bernard Weinstein, an economist and associate director of SMU's Maguire Energy Institute, writes about the U.S. reducing its oil imports by developing indigenous energy resources, in particular natural gas that's locked in shale formations.

Bernard Weinstein, an economist and associate director of SMU's Maguire Energy Institute, writes that the current turmoil in the Middle East should be taken as a sign the U.S. should begin developing and maintaining a complete portfolio of domestic energy sources, including fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables.

Economist and Director of SMU's Maguire Energy Institute Bernard Weinstein says two new EPA propositions will hold back the American manufacturing industry.

Bernard Weinstein, associate director of SMU's Maguire Energy Institute, says embracing America's oil and gas boom would help revive the moribund economy.

Bernard Weinstein, an economist and associate director of SMU's Maguire Energy Institute, writes about the potential for natural gas that's locked in shale formations.

Bernard Weinstein, an economist and associate director of SMU's Maguire Energy Institute, talks with The Weather Channel about how Japan's April 7 aftershock will affect the world economy.

Bernard Weinstein, an economist and associate director of SMU's Maguire Energy Institute, writes about extracting natural gas that's locked in shale formations.

SMU has accepted an invitation to join the BIG EAST Conference in all sports.

There will be a campuswide celebration of SMU’s milestone move into the BIG EAST conference at 2 p.m. Thursday, January 19, in the Hughes-Trigg Student Center Commons.

The BIG EAST welcomes SMU to the conference with a special display in Times Square in NYC.

SMU is giving student teams up to $5,000 to research and address challenges of the Metroplex.

Eight student teams that have been investigating important Dallas issues will report their findings at the Big iDeas Symposium on Friday, November 4.

Two SMU students this fall invited Dallas high school students to “tell us about your life in Dallas” in words and images.

The late former Gov. Bill Clements leaves an academic legacy that will serve generations.

The William P. Clements Center for Southwest Studies provides annual fellowships designed to provide time for scholars to bring book-length manuscripts on Southwestern America or the U.S.-Mexico borderlands to completion. Following are tributes to Clements for the opportunities he helped create through the Center.

SMU's relationship with the late Texas governor spanned more than 70 years and included support for academic programs.

SMU's relationship with the late Texas governor spanned more than 70 years and included support for academic programs.