SMU mourns the loss of William A. “Bill” Custard ’57, a pioneering expert in the oil and gas industry and a passionate advocate for many areas of SMU.
March 14, 2025
Damon Evans named Director of Athletics
The veteran sports administrator was selected following a comprehensive national search and will assume the leadership role on April 7.
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Phelan graduated Phi Beta Kappa and cum laude with distinction with a bachelor’s degree in economics and political science.
March 25, 2025
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The veteran sports administrator was selected following a comprehensive national search and will assume the leadership role on April 7.
March 21, 2025
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Todd Milbourn, professor of finance at Washington University’s Olin Business School, will lead SMU Cox starting June 1st.
March 13, 2025
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The Baptist House of Studies at SMU Perkins School of Theology has been awarded its fourth grant from the Eula Mae and John Baugh Foundation – a $1.8 million, three-year commitment.
March 10, 2025
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Stephanie Knight’s leadership has placed the Simmons School in the top tier of graduate education schools in the nation.
March 11, 2025
Events
Paganini: The 24 Caprices
Mar 26, 7:30 PM
International soloist Sean Lee performs all 24 of Paganini’s infamously difficult caprices for solo violin, with additional piano accompaniment by the great romantic composer, Robert Schumann. Don't miss this is a once-in-a-lifetime event!