A $5 million gift from Brian S. Tyler and Kristen M. Tyler will establish three funds to support SMU excellence in economics, the fine arts and athletics.
October 30, 2026
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An innovative collaboration between two major Dallas institutions, the 2027 edition will establish a new platform for ambitious gallery presentations, expanded programming and deeper engagement with international and local galleries, artists, collectors and ideas.
October 29, 2026
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Investment includes $24 million from the U.S. Department of Commerce to expand semiconductor infrastructure, workforce development and commercialization across North Texas and southern Oklahoma.
October 23, 2026
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After a fractured spine ended Connor Carrera's high school football career, the SMU defensive back returned to the game while building a future in energy law.
October 16, 2026
Top 20%
SMU ranked among the “Best National Universities” by U.S. News & World Report.
3 out of 4
undergraduate students receive scholarships and/or financial aid. With plenty of financial aid options available, 73% of students graduate without any student debt at all.
No. 1
Dallas was named the best big city for jobs by Forbes. SMU integrates internships and experiential learning opportunities outside of the classroom so you build experience before applying for a job.
9 out of 10
master’s degree students had jobs or were continuing their education within six months of graduation.
Events
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Spectacles of Power and Faith: Colonial South American Art from the Thoma Foundation
August 23, 2026–January 24, 2027
Spectacles of Power and Faith showcases 63 colonial South American paintings from The Carl & Marilynn Thoma Foundation of the Spanish Americas collection. Created between 1600 and 1850 in present-day Peru, Bolivia, Colombia, Venezuela and Ecuador, the works explore faith, family, creativity and community. Many are exhibited and published for the first time.
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Meadows Symphony Orchestra
October 30, 2026–November 1, 2026
The Meadows Symphony performs pieces by Haydn, Schubert and Meadows composition faculty member Xi Wang. For tickets.
Oct. 30, Nov. 1, 7:30 pm, 2:30 p.m., Caruth Auditorium, Owen Arts Center, 61101 Bishop Blvd. -
“Stalin Boys” screening and Q & A
November 2, 2026
In this documentary, four Mexican-American middle-schoolers develop an unusual obsession: Joseph Stalin. The event includes a Q & A with directors Ora DeKornfeld and Bianca Giaever. To register.
Nov. 2, 6 p.m. Frances Ann Moody Hall, 6404 Airline. -
National Security Roundtable: The Ethics of the 2026 Iran War
November 12, 2026
Panelists include Daniel Brunstetter, professor of political science at the University of California, Irvine, and Rhiannon Neilson, assistant professor of International Security, City University of New York. Sponsored by Bridwell Library and the Tower Center for Public Policy and International Affairs. Register here.
Nov. 12, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Auditorium, Moody Hall, 6404 Airline Dr. SMU Campus