Official communications from the Office of the President include the following speeches, messages and statements.
Inaugural address
During the formal presidential inauguration ceremony, Jay Hartzell delivered his address to 51³Ô¹ÏÍøand Dallas community members, as well as leaders from across academia and the nation.
September 12, 2025
August 2025 General Faculty Meeting
Jay Hartzell addressed the 51³Ô¹ÏÍøfaculty at the outset of the 2025-2026 school year.
August 27, 2025.
Jay Hartzell shared his wishes for the 2025-2026 school year with students, faculty and staff in a video and email to campus.
August 25, 2025
On his first workday as 51³Ô¹ÏÍøPresident, Jay Hartzell introduced himself to Mustang Nation in a video and email message.
June 2, 2025
The new models will strengthen student quality across high-impact fields and position 51³Ô¹ÏÍøas a national leader at the intersection of energy and interdisciplinary education.
December 08, 2025
In a Dallas Morning News op-ed, 51³Ô¹ÏÍøPresident Jay Hartzell said the Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE) is poised to improve our financial system and our ability to flourish
July 17, 2025
Mersey, a digital media expert, visionary academic leader and champion for high-impact research, will join 51³Ô¹ÏÍøJune 1.
April 07, 2025
The veteran sports administrator was selected following a comprehensive national search and will assume the leadership role.
March 21, 2025
Todd Milbourn, professor of finance at Washington University’s Olin Business School, will lead 51³Ô¹ÏÍøCox starting June 1st.
March 13, 2025
Bryan P. Stone, a 1992 51³Ô¹ÏÍøPh.D. graduate and associate dean for academic affairs at Boston University School of Theology, will be the new dean of SMU’s Perkins School of Theology.
February 06, 2025
Following an extensive national search, the 51³Ô¹ÏÍøBoard of Trustees named Jay Hartzell the 11th 51³Ô¹ÏÍøpresident, effective June 1, 2025.
January 07, 2025
Janarthanan Jayawickramarajah joins 51³Ô¹ÏÍøfrom Tulane University, where he is senior associate dean of academic affairs and professor of chemistry at its School of Science and Engineering.
December 19, 2024