SMU Lyle School of Engineering

SMU Lyle's Master of Science in Manufacturing Leadership and Innovation is a forward-looking program designed to prepare engineers and industry professionals to lead the next era of advanced manufacturing.

From smart factories and digital transformation to leadership, operations and innovation strategy, this program combines technical expertise with the management skills needed to drive change across the manufacturing sector.

As manufacturing rapidly evolves through AI, automation and connected systems, SMU Lyle is preparing future-ready leaders who can bridge engineering, technology and business.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4dJ7L8w

Join Anam Iqbal at the SMU Lyle School of Engineering for a virtual informational webinar. Learn all about the graduate admissions process, and what getting a master's degree at SMU Lyle can do for you and your career!

📅 Thursday, June 4, 2026
🕛 12:00–1:00 pm CT
🔗 Register Here: https://bit.ly/3RMVCrC

Congratulations to Dr. Janille Smith-Colin on being selected as a recipient of the 2026-27 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award.

This prestigious recognition reflects Dr. Smith-Colin’s leadership in transportation systems research and her commitment to advancing engineering solutions that improve safety, accessibility and community well-being on a global scale. Through her Fulbright project in Kingston, Jamaica, she will explore how urban roadway design impacts mobility and quality of life while introducing the Safe Systems Approach into engineering education and professional practice.

Her work exemplifies the kind of globally engaged, socially impactful research that defines the SMU Lyle School of Engineering. We are proud to see Dr. Smith-Colin representing SMU and collaborating with international partners to help shape safer, more resilient transportation systems for the future.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Smith-Colin on this remarkable achievement.

Congratulations to the SMU Lyle Class of 2026! 🎓

This past weekend, we celebrated an extraordinary group of graduates whose hard work, resilience, innovation and determination helped shape the Lyle community.

From research labs and classrooms to competitions, student organizations and industry partnerships, this class has left a lasting impact on SMU Lyle. We are proud to celebrate all that our graduates have accomplished and excited to see how they will continue to engineer the future.

We were also thrilled to have Buzz, our humanoid robot special guest, join the celebration — a fitting symbol of the innovation and curiosity that define engineering at Lyle.

Congratulations, graduates. Your future is just getting started.

At SMU Lyle, students are not waiting for the future—they’re building it.

Sophia Vasylyeva is doing just that. Through her work, she is gaining hands-on experience, developing critical skills and applying engineering in ways that create real impact.

Her story reflects what defines the Lyle experience: opportunities to explore, innovate and grow through meaningful, applied learning.

Read more about Sophia’s journey and how Lyle empowers students to turn potential into purpose: https://bit.ly/3OVvjhR

Excellence at SMU Lyle extends beyond the classroom.

Members of the Mustang Martial Arts team brought home gold, demonstrating discipline, focus and a commitment to continuous improvement—qualities that define both great athletes and great engineers.

Their achievement reflects the well-rounded experience at Lyle, where students are encouraged to pursue their passions, build resilience and lead in every arena.

Read more about their win: https://bit.ly/4w3FZvH