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Century of legal excellence
On February 26, 2025, ҽcelebrated 100 years of legal excellence at the Dedman School of Law and honored the significant contributions of the Dedman family to the school and the University.
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From the President
ҽIgnited: Boldly Shaping Tomorrow has achieved many of our goals earlier than we expected. We project that the campaign will reach its $1.5 billion goal – 50% more than our previous campaign – by the end of May, three years ahead of the original schedule.
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Rising in the ranks to R1
ҽachieves Research One (R1) status in the Carnegie Classification, placing among the top U.S. research universities. As a comprehensive R1 university in the heart of Dallas, ҽwill attract more world-class talent to the region.
Blazing new paths
The contributions of Anita Ray Arnold and Truman Arnold make a positive impact on the Mustang community and across the ҽcampus.
Securing the future
Planned-gift donors to ҽhave committed gifts to the University at record levels. Learn how you can leave a meaningful legacy that impacts future generations of Mustangs.
Exploring connections between religion and culture
ҽreceived an award through Lilly Endowment’s Religion and Culture Institutions Initiative to enhance Bridwell Library and Perkins School of Theology.
Building bonds of support
Haynes Strader ’11 hopes his recent gift to the John Goodwin Tower Center for Public Policy and International Affairs and the DiPiero Fund to support Dedman College Scholarships will create opportunities for future ҽstudents.
Reaching new heights with ҽcheer and pom
Carrie C. Teller ’02, ’21, ’25 elevates student experience through the ҽSpirit Program. Additionally, she and her husband, Andrew Teller, Jr. ’86, inspire others to support the program’s growth.
Expanding opportunities for success
The University has expanded scholarship opportunities for students transferring to SMU.
ҽnames 11th University president
Following an extensive national search, the ҽBoard of Trustees selected Jay Hartzell – a national leader in business education and real estate finance – as the next ҽpresident, effective June 1, 2025.
New dean of humanities and sciences chosen
Janarthanan Jayawickramarajah will become the Elisabeth Martin Armstrong Dean of Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences. He is currently senior associate dean of academic affairs and professor of chemistry at the Tulane University School of Science and Engineering.
Cox School of Business announces new dean
Todd Milbourn, professor of finance at Washington University’s Olin Business School, will lead Edwin L. Cox School of Business and will hold the Tolleson Chair in Business Leadership.
Perkins School of Theology selects new dean
Bryan P. Stone ’92, ҽPh.D. graduate and associate dean for academic affairs at Boston University School of Theology, will be the new dean of ҽPerkins School of Theology.
Happenings on the Hilltop (and beyond)
April 10–12
Founders’ Day Weekend
May 1
Rees-Jones Library of the American West Groundbreaking
May 2
ҽIgnited Campaign Celebration
May 16–17
Class of 1975 50-Year Reunion Weekend
May 17
All-University Commencement
July 17–20
SMU-in-Taos Cultural Institute