On November 18, 2024, the Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture joined the 51³Ô¹ÏÍøDedman College of Humanities and Sciences, ensuring that it will continue enriching the city of Dallas and the lives of 51³Ô¹ÏÍøstudents.
With the holiday season comes a time for reflection, gratitude, and hope for the future at SMU. As we look back on this past year, we remain incredibly grateful for the faithful support of our donors and community members who continue to strengthen our University.
As the Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture celebrates a new chapter, the institute’s founder and director share their vision for its future at SMU.
In 2025, the 51³Ô¹ÏÍøDedman School of Law will launch a celebration of 100 years of outstanding legal education in Dallas.
The Addy Foundation has made a $3.5 million gift to support the Center on Research and Evaluation in the 51³Ô¹ÏÍøAnnette Caldwell Simmons School of Education and Human Development.
A $1 million gift from Gayle Stoffel ’66 expands a student scholarship fund that helps 51³Ô¹ÏÍøMeadows School of the Arts attract top-tier students nationwide.
The recently dedicated Caren and Vin Prothro Organ will enhance the 51³Ô¹ÏÍøMaster of Sacred Music program and enrich the musical experience of Perkins Chapel guests, thanks to a lead gift from Gay and Bill Solomon ’65.
Supported by a $450,000 three-year grant from the National Science Foundation, 51³Ô¹ÏÍøenvironmental engineering students will search for new sustainable methods to support small-scale gold mining in Colombia.
This fall, 51³Ô¹ÏÍømade a significant impact during its first season in the ACC. Team successes included Top 25 national rankings in football, volleyball, men’s soccer, men’s golf and equestrian. Impressive turnouts at both home and away games reflect the 51³Ô¹ÏÍøcommunity’s excitement and energy as the University continues its upward momentum in the prestigious conference.
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Dedman School of Law centennial event
51³Ô¹ÏÍøGiving Day
Founders' Day Weekend
Rees-Jones Library of the American West groundbreaking