SMU Meadows Dean

The students in SMU's Master of Management in International Arts Management (MMIAM) program had an incredible trip to Beijing! Students visited the Great Wall, Temple of Heaven, and the Forbidden City.

They also participated in the Digital Tourism Conference at Peking University and learned about China's cultural heritage, history, and cuisine. Building meaningful relationships with local guides and fellow students made the trip unforgettable!

I'm happy to congratulate our 2026 cohort of SMU Meadows interns! The SMU Meadows Intern Fellowship Program has grown this year, with nine leading Dallas arts and media organizations offering 11 paid internships this summer, reserved exclusively for Meadows undergraduate students.

A round of applause to this year's interns: Catherine Hornbuckle ’26, Uma Georgeton ’28, Alex Valdez ’28, Vidhi Jadeja ’28, Madelyn Fields ’27, Magriet Cordero ’28, Adam Carley ’27, Brooke Morton ’27, Andrew Briseno ’27, Donielle Woodard ’28, and Crystal Puga ’27. 👏

What an incredible chance for our students to gain real-world experience over the summer! Thank you to all of our partners at Meadows and in the Dallas community for making these opportunities possible for our students.

Our sunlit halls and galleries at Meadows are a little quieter with students away for the summer! Wishing you all a restful, creative break. ☀️

Excited to visit Steinway & Sons last week! 🎹🔧

I'm honored to be featured in the third issue of PRUna Magazine! The publication is written by our talented Meadows students and edited by Chris Coats, Professor of Practice in Meadows' Division of Corporate Communication and Public Affairs (CCPA).

It was a privilege to reflect on my journey at Meadows, my lifelong passion for the arts, and the incredible community that continues to shape this school. Proud of the incredible work our students continue to produce!

Read the full issue here: www.ten90.media

Congratulations to alumna Brandy Gonzalez (B.F.A., ’03) on beginning the Berlin Residency through Contemporary at Blue Star at Künstlerhaus Bethanien in Berlin! 🌍🎨 We’re proud to see Brandy’s work in printmaking, public art, and community engagement recognized on the international stage. Learn more about her work at Pressed Creative Studio: https://buff.ly/NqEaRv5

We’re so proud of our Meadows Mustangs! 🎓✨ Congratulations to all of our graduates—we can’t wait to see where your next steps will take you!

Photos by Kim Leeson.

Congratulations to our graduating seniors! 🎉 The 2026 Meadows School of the Arts degree recognition ceremony is tomorrow, Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 12 p.m. in the McFarlin Memorial Auditorium. We can’t wait to celebrate you all! 🎓

What an incredible semester! As we near finals season and the end of the year, I wish everyone productive Reading Days and the best of luck on your final exams, presentations, and projects. You've got this, Meadows Mustangs!