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Join us in congratulating these SMU alumni who will play with the U.S. Marine Band during this year's inauguration. 🇺🇸

- Gunnery Sgt. Leslye Barret '94
- Gunnery Sgt. Andrew Dees '05
- Gunnery Sgt. James McClarty '03

Not only are Mustangs world changers, but they are also heroes ❤️

During an SMU football game last season, a medical emergency occurred on the Boulevard that required immediate action. Donzeal Curry (center), an SMU security guard, promptly called EMS, ensuring help was on the way.

Meanwhile, Magdeline Pike (second from right), a grad student in the SMU Simmons School of Education and Human Development, stepped in to perform CPR and administer rescue breaths until paramedics arrived. Thanks to their quick thinking and bravery, a life was saved.

Please join us in celebrating these two for being awarded the SMU Police Department’s Citizens Commendation Award!

📰: bit.ly/3WnApE6

Hey, future Mustangs! 🐴
The application deadline for the Fall 2025 semester is TODAY, January 15! Join our community of problem solvers, influencers and leaders who are making an impact around the globe.

Apply today and start your journey ➡️ smu.edu/admission/apply

SMU Lyle School of Engineering graduate student Kamruzzaman Joty has developed a new technique that makes it easier to detect diseases at an early stage.

This breakthrough in biosensing technology significantly improves the detection of low-concentration proteins, potentially leading to earlier diagnoses and better treatment outcomes.

Read more about this groundbreaking research featured on the cover of Analytical Chemistry: bit.ly/42exDF5

Two of SMU Meadows School of the Arts' programs have recently been recognized as some of the best programs in the nation in their respective areas of study.

The Temerlin Advertising Institute - SMU has been ranked #8 among the nation's top advertising programs by College Transitions, highlighting a 90% employment rate within six months of graduation.

Additionally, TheWrap has placed SMU's Division of Film & Media Arts at #17 in its Top 50 Film Schools, applauding the unique Summer Film Production program.

Join us in celebrating this incredible achievement for Meadows!

Read more: bit.ly/42amZPw

Snow days at SMU ❄️

Sometimes life gives you snow days—don’t forget to enjoy them. ❄️

FYI ❄️

Due to inclement weather, in-person classes are canceled Friday, January 10. More information is available at smu.edu/aware

Today we honor the national day of mourning for former President Jimmy Carter.

President Carter visited SMU in 1976 and spoke at SMU’s McFarlin Auditorium to a crowd of 2,400.

Read more about President Carter's visit: bit.ly/4gJDczV

Due to inclement weather, classes at SMU Thursday January 9, are canceled. Visit smu.edu/aware for more information.

With more than 100 majors and 85 minors, and endless opportunities for learning, SMU has something to offer everyone.

The application deadline (January 15, 2025) for the Fall 2025 semester is one week away!

Learn more: smu.edu/admission/apply

“I am honored to serve as the next president of an exceptional institution like SMU in one of the most dynamic and fastest-growing cities in the nation, and excited to see how I can make the greatest impact as a leader.

SMU’s stellar – and rising – national reputation, decades of extraordinary internal and external leadership, strong board of trustees, accomplished alumni, and impressively strong and diverse students and faculty made this an opportunity that Kara and I could not pass up.

I look forward to building upon the University’s remarkable momentum and leading SMU into its next era.” - Dr. Jay Hartzell, newly appointed 11th president of SMU

The SMU Board of Trustees unanimously voted Tuesday to name Jay Hartzell as the next president of SMU.

During his last five academic years as president of UT Austin, Dr. Hartzell oversaw all-time highs in applications, enrollment, graduation rates, research expenditures and philanthropic support.

“With Dr. Hartzell taking the reins, I am confident that SMU will continue building on a generation of remarkable success. Gail and I are excited to support Jay and Kara to continue SMU’s prominence and impact at the national level.” - SMU President R. Gerald Turner

He will transition to his new role effective June 1, 2025. Please join us in welcoming him to SMU!

Read more: bit.ly/4h4L0vB

During December's Commencement, SMU trustee Richard Ware II '68 was chosen to speak to the graduating Mustangs. His advice? To hold on to the important things.

"In summary, hold on: Dallas, not New York or LA. Boulevard, good. Best president. Humor. Listen. Style. Exercise. Humility. Do good. Parents, good. Friends, best. So, hold onto SMU. Hold onto all that you've experienced. And hold onto varsity's haunting words: Alma mater, we will be true forever."

What advice do you have for our Mustangs as they move on from SMU?

SMU Undergraduate Admission is making it easier for transfer students to get an affordable education.

Students transferring to SMU with a 3.3 GPA earned in as few as 24 transferable hours are now automatically eligible for scholarships, putting an SMU education within reach earlier for more outstanding scholars.

Learn more: bit.ly/4fZKPkB

A special shoutout to all our Mustangs who entered 2025 as an SMU alum!

There’s so much to be proud of.
Congratulations to the December class of 2024 - you did it!

What a season. Thanks to all our fans for smashing records and bringing the Mustang pride all season long. See you next year 💙

Feeling happy in Happy Valley - Let’s go SMU Football!