Message from President Turner on Violence at Capitol
January 07, 2021
2020
Honoring Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 14, 2021
SMU’s robotic arm is helping Beaumont boy make a remarkable recovery after polio-like condition
January 24, 2020
A robotic arm built by SMU Lyle mechanical engineering professor Edmond Richer is delivering a stronger future for young Braden Scott, helping re-create connections between his brain and muscles.
SMU Health Advisory - staying safe from the Coronavirus
January 28, 2020
Staying safe from the Coronavirus
SMU Travel Advisory - China
January 31, 2020
A Message to the SMU Community
February 10, 2020
SMU remembers Robert Hyer Thomas '53, '57
February 12, 2020
SMU mourns the loss of Robert “Bob” Hyer Thomas ’53, ’57 attorney, civic leader and -beloved University alumnus, who died February 9, 2020, at the age of 88.
Renowned geologist James Quick named inaugural dean of SMU Moody School of Graduate and Advanced Studies
February 13, 2020
Distinguished geoscientist James Quick will open the doors to a new era of research and interdisciplinary collaboration as inaugural dean of SMU’s newly created Moody School of Graduate and Advanced Studies.
Setting the pace for future athletic achievements
February 25, 2020
A $5 million gift from Heather and Ray W. Washburne ’84 and family will create a new soccer and track stadium
Avoid turning home into ‘Camp Chaos’
March 26, 2020
Understanding our viral adversary
April 13, 2020
Pivoting to stay in touch spiritually
April 13, 2020
SMU names new members to Board of Trustees
May 18, 2020
Celebrate your SMU degree now and in August
May 19, 2020
Graduating SMU students are making it special
SMU remembers Congressman Sam Johnson ’51
May 29, 2020
Statement on racial and social injustice
May 30, 2020
To our Black Students Faculty Staff and Alumni
June 04, 2020
In the spirit of transparency and open dialogue, I’m inviting our entire SMU community to read this message.
SMU appoints Bobby Lothringer new University Registrar
June 10, 2020
Important Conversations and Actions
June 12, 2020
Embrace Juneteenth today, and every day
June 19, 2020
SMU to Host Outdoor Commencement at Ford Stadium Aug. 15
August 10, 2020
Dr. Turner announces Chief Diversity Officer
August 12, 2020
Dixon Hall to convene University Diversity Council, supervise ombudsperson
SMU Fall 2020 Operations Plan
August 17, 2020
SMU Commencement was a fabulous send-off for our 2020 graduates
August 18, 2020
SMU names Lisa Garvin as chaplain, minister to university
August 26, 2020
SMU Commencement was a fabulous send-off for our 2020 graduates
September 11, 2020
Fueling the Future of Business
September 18, 2020
Gina L. and Tucker S. Bridwell ’73, ’74 Commit $15 Million to the Cox School
Every vote counts
September 21, 2020
SMU community prepares students to research, register and vote in presidential election
Investing in a culture of collaboration
October 08, 2020
Aurelia and Brad Heppner ’88 and family commit $11.5 million to the Cox School of Business
SMU enrollment hits all-time high
October 28, 2020
The class of 2024 helps drive record enrollment at SMU
Responding respectfully to the election
November 02, 2020
Edwin “Ed” L. Cox, Sr. ’42 remembered for generous support of SMU
November 06, 2020
Building enterprising spirit
November 13, 2020
Jane R. and Pat S. Bolin ’73 commit $7.5 million to the Cox School of Business
'Tis the season for Commencement
December 07, 2020
SMU student earns prestigious international fellowship to study in China
December 16, 2020
Physics and mathematics major Jared Burleson named Schwarzman Scholar
Virtual reality recessional for December 2020 graduates
December 17, 2020
SMU’s Perkins School of Theology receives a grant of nearly $1 million from Lilly Endowment Inc. to help establish the ‘Testimony as Community Engagement’ program
2020 RESEARCH NEWS ARCHIVES
Ancient indigenous New Mexican community knew how to sustainably coexist with wildfire
January 20, 2020
Native people lived in flammable landscape of the American West for millennia
SMU and NCSA announce new strategic partnership
June 23, 2020
Population density, interaction, and the "Trump voter" factor: Research examines why some counties fare better during pandemic
More than 20 years of Arctic exploration yields rich rewards for SMU paleontologist
Drug offenders more likely to face food insecurity
July 10, 2019
SMU awarded $18 million from the US Department of Defense
August 26, 2020
The university’s largest grant for research will be used to detect earthquakes, blasts and nuclear testing around the world
The Key to Happiness: Friends or Family?
September 15, 2020
The answer might surprise you
Study Reveals Tattoos Impair Sweating
October 20, 2020
Study reveals tattoos impair sweating, could cause your body to overheat
Free-college programs has led to large enrollment increases
October 21, 2020
Convincing Americans to vaccinate will require a ‘cause-and-effect’ conversation
SMU professor receives NSF grant
December 04, 2020
SMU lands $1 million for quantum-related cyber research
December 08, 2020
Grants from Anametric to Deason Institute aimed at breakthroughs in both cybersecurity and quantum computing
Area universities and Texas Research Alliance to provide innovative transportation assistance
December 08, 2020
North Texas becoming a center for testing of mobility innovation
What a rubber sheet can teach us about the dark universe
December 10, 2020
2020 Covid-19 related news archives
A final project tailored to this time
May 22, 2020
Students reach out to Italians to learn about their lives during the pandemic
A slice of the artists life
April 27, 2020
Art alumna invites us into her virtual kitchen as she makes delectable ceramics
Alums film debuts on Amazon Prime
May 22, 2020
The Girls of Summer is a coming-of-age story with ‘lots of improv moments’
Artful activities for beating boredom
April 20, 2020
Meadows Museum offers crafts, coloring pages, tiny tours and more
Avoid turning home into Camp Chaos
April 13, 2020
Black executives leading change
July 08, 2020
SMU law grads among first Black women to hold top roles with influential civic groups
Caring for vulnerable patients
June 24, 2020
A new funding lifeline for a free clinic fighting the pandemic
Changing course to fight COVID-19
April 20, 2020
How one alum got creative when the going got tough
Coaching kids through the pandemic
June 25, 2020
New Orleans Saints punter talks about tackling adversity
Couple donates stimulus check
July 01, 2020
Retirees moved by business owner’s commitment to employees
COVID-19 challenge: Be kind
June 17, 2020
SMU women's soccer kindness challenge inspires an NCAA campaign
COVID-19 hits home for Nashville student
May 01, 2020
Family life changed dramatically when Caitlin Williamson's grandmother was diagnosed with coronavirus
Creating the ultimate gaming challenge
May 15, 2020
Could crowdsourcing the video game community crack COVID-19?
Cybersecurity tips for working remotely
June 08, 2020
SMU chief security officer shares best practices to keep devices and data safe
DIG manufactures face shields for area medical professionals
April 06, 2020
What do you do with an idle makerspace in the middle of a global pandemic? Manufacture medical personal protective equipment (PPE), of course.
Facebook Live alumni concerts
April 29, 2020
Rewind solo jams by Cary Pierce ’91 and Jack O’Neill ’90 of Jackopierce
SMU Fall 2020 Operations Plan
August 07, 2020
Forbes features wise words from SMU grad
July 02, 2020
Entrepreneur shares her insight on tackling difficult subjects – start with your family, she says
Hacking the health crisis
April 20, 2020
Alum leads innovation network to combat shortages
Alumna Ti Martin ’82, co-proprietor of the restaurant, keeps its hospitable spirit alive
Human rights education key to cultural change
July 31, 2020
An understanding of human rights is the foundation necessary to identify problems and find the paths to solve them
Attacks on black freedom began shortly after 13th Amendment was ratified
Law school launches helpline for COVID-19 legal issues
July 22, 2020
Call 214-SMU-COVD (214-768-2683) for free legal assistance for COVID-19 issues
Learning to separate fact from fiction
May 13, 2020
As conspiracy theories abound, watch for bias and double-check information
Students’ efforts will focus on research and programs related to the COVID-19 pandemic
Mitigating the pandemics economic impact
July 16, 2020
New partnership to provide tech training scholarships for underserved students
Music therapy students deliver telehealth services
May 22, 2020
Improvising with kitchen utensil instruments and writing original songs
Necessity is the mother of reinvention
April 27, 2020
New York City Ballet veteran embraces new role
July 02, 2020
In a New York Times profile, Silas Farley outlines new path
"Take a minute and sit still," says Perkins world religions professor Ruben Habito
Picuris Pueblo near SMU-in-Taos fights COVID-19
May 22, 2020
Native American community embraces extraordinary isolation measures
Ready for a brain break
May 14, 2020
Kitten cuteness and other diversions to chase your cares away
Reassuring kids during COVID-19
April 13, 2020
Reflections From the Front Line
May 01, 2020
SMU student is an essential worker in her part-time job at Target
Residential Commons traditions continue
May 05, 2020
SMU student Anna M. participates in Sunday Night Snacks while sheltering in place
Rethinking the retail environment
April 20, 2020
RevTech ‘SAFE Schools’ grants encourage innovation
Seven ways business owners can prepare for adversity
June 25, 2020
SMU super-entrepreneur shares what he’s learned from creating something from nothing
When in-person seminars became impossible, Candice Bledsoe found a way to inspire students, families
SMU Center for Family Counseling offers free remote services
April 13, 2020
Author leads movement to fill bestseller lists with titles by Black authors
CBS News reached out to global health expert Eric Bing for insight
More than 20 years of Arctic exploration yields rich rewards for paleontologist
SMU prof tracks the sound of silence
May 26, 2020
Noise levels in DFW down 30% during pandemic
Fred Chang and Jo Guldi lead the search for trends, hidden patterns, insights
Soap Bubbles and Barbie Bungee Jumps
April 30, 2020
This SMU education prof takes at-home math to new heights
StampedeInPlace
May 14, 2020
Student uses the power of art to find his voice
July 31, 2020
Advertising major asks, "If I don't speak out, who will?"
Take care of yourself during these tough times
April 02, 2020
11 tips from SMU Counseling Services
The problem with teaching kids not to see color
July 31, 2020
Instead, teach children to recognize racism and advocate for their friends
Three days, 22 hours, 85 concerts
May 26, 2020
Alum band director plays Plano High fight song for each of his seniors
Thwarting zero-day ransomware
May 15, 2020
Software developed by SMU stops cyber attacks in a more effective way
Incoming SMU student Eileen Garcia one of 20 students followed for 13 years
RevTech presents $5,000 to each team to implement proposals for safe student return in COVID-19 world
Victory in a garden box
May 27, 2020
SMU collaborators help community nonprofit pivot to e-commerce
What makes SMU so special
May 14, 2020