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Sparking ideas. Igniting change.

Annette Caldwell Simmons School of Education and Human Development

Initiating real change

Through bold research, innovative teaching and empowered community outreach, the nationally ranked Annette Caldwell Simmons School of Education and Human Development is a catalyst for discovery and innovation that transforms social conditions and advances human potential. With academic departments including Teaching and Learning; Dispute Resolution and Counseling; Education Policy and Leadership; Graduate Liberal Studies; and Applied Physiology and Wellness, the Simmons School sparks new perspectives, processes, outcomes and opportunities that produce global impact

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    The Dr. Elba and Domingo Garcia West Dallas STEM School

    The Dr. Elba and Domingo Garcia West Dallas STEM School, made possible by the Simmons School’s partnership with Toyota USA Foundation and Dallas ISD, opened in August 2021, energizing education and preparing students for bright futures.

    Forge a legacy

    As your current gifts support today’s greatest needs, your endowment or estate commitments energize the future of the Simmons School for generations to come. As an alum, parent or friend of the school, your legacy gifts provide lasting impact in your chosen program and research areas. Create a named, endowed fund in memory or honor of a person or organization with a gift of $100,000 or more. Empower faculty positions, scholarships, fellowships and excellence funds. Together we can align your passions with the Simmons School’s most pressing needs to do the most good.
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    As the premier private university in North Texas, ҽexists to shape future leaders who transform communities and organizations through ingenuity and thoughtful problem-solving. Building on our history of excellence, we have launched ҽIgnited: Boldly Shaping Tomorrow – our multiyear, $1.5 billion campaign to attract and support outstanding students and faculty, to explore new fields and cutting-edge technologies, and to positively impact Dallas and the world beyond. We invite you to join us and empower the bold, the curious and the creative to better their professions and their communities.

    Help us build a brighter future
    Jeff King
    Director of Development
    Simmons School of Education and Human Development
    jeffreyk@smu.edu or 214-768-4844