SMU alumni are changing the world or, at least, making it a little bit better, one graduate at a time. Find stories that showcase after-the-Hilltop happenings here.
For all who leave the Hilltop but for whom the Hilltop never leaves, this is our creed. We are bold, curious and creative individuals who are driven to think big and do good. We are courageous changemakers who work hard, play hard and strive to make the world a better place. We are champions for each other, our communities and the triumph of innovation in the face of challenge. We are primed to see the world as a place of limitless opportunities. We are SMU alumni.
Cheer on the #9 SMU Mustangs for the ACC Championship on December 7, 2024 in Charlotte, NC. Be there to celebrate this remarkable first season in the ACC and join fellow SMU alumni and friends at the official SMU Fan Zone. Register today to enjoy food, drinks and SMU swag as you get ready for the big game.
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July 17, 2025
Mustangs in the Wild
Madeleine Shirzad ’18 took the helm of the SMU Young Alumni Board in June. We sat down with her over the internet and asked her a few questions.
PREVO Founder Ryder McNeal was the top winner of the 2024 SMU Big iDeas Business Plan Competition. Launched last week, PREVO lets subscribers vote on which films they like best, with $5,000 going to the winner of the PREVO Summer 2024 Film Awards. A live weekend event is slated for September.
Marcy Perkins Gregg ’80 overcame an unforeseen battle that caused her to lose 13 years of memories. She found unexpected beauty in hope, faith and second chances as explained in her book, Blank Canvas, published by Tyndale House Publishers.
Brothers and SMU alumni Stuart Edenfield ’07 and Curtis Edenfield ’09 envisioned a life of entrepreneurship after the Hilltop. After a decade of working for others in the world of aviation, they founded private jet charter company Thrive Aviation in 2018
We are thrilled to welcome Neha Husein as the 2024-2025 Entrepreneurship Fellow in the Office of Engaged Learning. Neha’s journey as a Big iDeas alumna to successful entrepreneur and mentor embodies the spirit of innovation and social impact that we strive to cultivate in our community.
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