SMU Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences

Dedman College is expanding opportunities for students with two new interdisciplinary academic offerings launching in Fall 2026:

📊 B.S. in Mathematical Economics

🧬 Bio-Entrepreneurship Specialization for Biology majors

These innovative programs connect rigorous academic study with real-world application in fields including finance, analytics, biotechnology, healthcare innovation, and entrepreneurship.

Designed around evolving student interests and workforce needs, both offerings prepare students to think across disciplines and tackle complex challenges through quantitative, scientific, and entrepreneurial approaches.

Learn more about these exciting new programs and what they mean for future Mustangs.

🔗 https://blog.smu.edu/dedmancollege/2026/06/10/smu-dedman-college-launches-two-new-interdisciplinary-academic-offerings-for-fall-2026/

We are pleased to welcome Matthew Hornbach as the Clifford W. Matthews Endowed Chair in Earth Sciences at Dedman College.

An internationally recognized geophysicist, Dr. Hornbach's research spans marine geology, geohazards, energy systems, climate-related challenges, and national security applications. His appointment strengthens Dedman College's commitment to advancing research that addresses complex global challenges while creating transformative opportunities for students.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Hornbach on this appointment and welcoming him to the Hilltop!

But like, we're still not over this 🥹
Congratulations to the Dedman College Class of 2026! 🎓❤️

As the saying goes, everything’s bigger in Texas — it just so happens that applies to ancient marine lizards, too.

On Thursday, researchers at the American Museum of Natural History, the Perot Museum of Nature and Science and Southern Methodist University announced they have identified a school-bus-sized lizard that once prowled the seas above North Texas. The research team detailed its findings in a study published in the Bulletin of the American Museum of Natural History.

https://www.dallasnews.com/news/article/perot-museum-new-species-dinosaurs-trex-sea-22264761.php

✨ Big news for our .english ✨

We’re thrilled to share that Celebration of Story, a video initiative spearheaded by the Department of English, has been honored with nine Telly Awards, including a Gold Telly Award in the Arts & Culture category! 🏆

This year’s competition received more than 13,000 entries, making this recognition especially meaningful.

In total, the program earned:
🥇 3 Gold Awards
🥈 2 Silver Awards
🥉 4 Bronze Awards

Congratulations to everyone whose creativity, collaboration, and storytelling made this achievement possible.

Before former federal judge Kevin Sharp flew from San Diego to Dallas to attend Chris Young’s college graduation, he sentenced Young to life in prison without the possibility of parole — two times over.

On its face, Saturday was a celebration of the early mornings and late nights Young spent earning his degree in economics and public policy, the kind of credibility he knew only a diploma could provide.

At its best, it was a chance to mark Young’s liberation, a milestone made possible by the courage it requires to not only admit to ones mistakes, but to believe it’s never too late to try and make it right. https://bit.ly/4wAerOT https://bit.ly/4wAerOT