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  • Theatre alum Lee Helms breathes new life into the art of opera as the Director of Innovation Programs at the San Francisco Opera.

    Alumni Spotlight: Lee Helms

    Alumni Theatre Theatre alum Lee Helms (B.F.A. ’08) leverages his understanding of the performing arts industry and business savvy to breathe new life into the opera-going experience.

    February 26, 2024

  • CCPA alum Nicole Kiser (B.A. ’20) works as a Managing Editorial Assistant at Penguin Random House.

    Alumni Spotlight: Nicole Kiser

    Alumni Corporate Communication and Public Affairs CCPA alum Nicole Kiser (B.A. ’20) opens up about achieving her dream of working in publishing and her role as the Managing Editorial Assistant at Penguin Random House.

    February 19, 2024

  • MA/MBA alum James Ryan Jillson (B.A. ’13, M.A. ’15) is currently utilizing his degrees as the Director of Analytics at the Dallas Symphony Orchestra.

    Alumni Spotlight: James Ryan Jillson

    Alumni Arts Management and Arts Entrepreneurship Music Music and arts management alum James Ryan Jillson (B.A. ’13, M.A. ’15) leverages his knowledge of music with his MA/MBA degree skills as the Director of Analytics at the Dallas Symphony Orchestra.

    February 12, 2024

  • MADI alum Tania Glick' 19 is utilizing her degree as Senior Innovation Designer at Southwest Airlines.

    Alumni Spotlight: Tania Glick

    Alumni MADI alum Tania Glick (M.A. '19) shares how the skills she learned in the program fit into her role on the Innovation Team at Southwest Airlines.

    February 05, 2024

  • Advertising alum Jordan Chlapecka (B.A. '11) is the Creative Director at Momentum Worldwide.

    Alumni Spotlight: Jordan Chlapecka

    Alumni Advertising Advertising alum Jordan Chlapecka (B.A. '11) shares how Meadows' creative community influenced both his career decisions and artistic trajectory.

    January 29, 2024

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    Burke Jam Helping Foster the Growth of Creative Technology

    Faculty Creative Technology SMU M.A. in Creative Technology visiting professor Burke Jam leverages experience and expertise to foster growth and understanding for students in his Interactive and Experiential Design course.

    January 26, 2024

  • Art history alum Elise Huff (B.A. '20) worked in commercial galleries before founding her own art advisory, Next Up Collectors, focusing on young artists.

    Alumni Spotlight: Elise Huff

    Alumni Art History Art history alum Elise Huff (B.A. '20) explains how an elective art history class at Meadows ignited her passion for the arts and changed the trajectory of her career.

    January 22, 2024

  • Alum Ross Rayburn (B.A. '93) is the Lead Instructor for Yoga and Meditation at Peloton.

    Alumni Spotlight: Ross Rayburn

    Alumni Journalism Journalism alum Ross Rayburn (B.A. '93) shares how Meadows impacted his career path as both an author and fitness instructor of yoga and meditation.

    January 16, 2024

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    What is Creative Coding?

    Campus Creative Technology Discover the world of creative coding, where programming meets art to craft visually stunning and seamless digital interactions.

    January 05, 2024

  • Members of the Meadows 2050 Council gather for a meeting.

    Meadows 2050 Council Advises School and Current Students on Strategy to Foster Success

    Alumni Advertising Art Art History Arts Management and Arts Entrepreneurship Corporate Communication and Public Affairs Creative Computation Creative Technology Dance Film & Media Arts Journalism Music Theatre The alumni advisory group strengthens the Meadows community through mentoring, career guidance and strategic planning for the future of the school and its students.

    December 18, 2023

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    SMU's MMIAM Program Cultivates a Sense of Community

    Students Arts Management and Arts Entrepreneurship The master’s degree program in International Arts Management allows students from across the globe to learn from one another and engage with communities both locally and abroad.

    December 13, 2023

  • Dance alum Katie Hopsicker works on Saturday Night Live's talent team where she handles the care of the cast members, hosts and guests.

    Alumni Spotlight: Katie Hopsicker

    Alumni Dance Dance alum Katie Hopsicker (B.F.A. '21) shares how the skills she learned in the Meadows dance program helps behind the scenes of her job on the talent team at Saturday Night Live.

    December 04, 2023

  • Journalism and film alum Alan Rose (B.A. '10) poses in the WFAA television station where he worked as an executive producer.

    Alumni Spotlight: Alan Rose

    Alumni Film & Media Arts Journalism Film & Media Arts and Journalism alum Alan Rose (B.A. ’10) explains how his combined passions for television, news and community service transformed his career path.

    November 27, 2023

  • Art and art history alum Adrienne Lichliter (B.A. '09, '10) spearheads communications and international projects for the Nasher Sculpture Center.

    Alumni Spotlight: Adrienne Lichliter

    Alumni Art Art History Art and art history alum Adrienne Lichliter (B.A. '09, '10) reveals how she carved out a unique role at the Nasher Sculpture Center that blends her arts industry knowledge and communications.

    November 20, 2023

  • Theatre alum Mychael G. Chinn is the Director of Original Movies and Limited Series for MTV Entertainment Studios.

    Alumni Spotlight: Mychael G. Chinn

    Alumni Theatre Theatre alum Mychael G. Chinn (B.F.A. ’07) shares how the skills he learned at Meadows took him from the stages of New York City into the world of film and television.

    November 13, 2023

  • CCPA alum Whitney Brandon Faulkner (B.A. '03) carved out a unique career for herself with the Dallas Cowboys Football Club.

    Alumni Spotlight: Whitney Brandon Faulkner

    Alumni Corporate Communication and Public Affairs CCPA alum Whitney Brandon Faulkner (B.A. '03) shares how she leveraged her degree to carve out a unique career for herself with the Dallas Cowboys Football Club.

    November 06, 2023

  • Alum Garrett Haake (B.A. '07) is an NBC news correspondent in Washington, D.C.

    Alumni Spotlight: Garrett Haake

    Alumni Journalism Journalism alum Garrett Haake (B.A. ’07) reflects on how his Meadows experience gave him the skills and confidence to secure his career as an NBC news correspondent.

    October 30, 2023

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    A Week in the Life of a Quadruple Major

    Students Corporate Communication and Public Affairs Princess Igwe-Icho walks us through a week in her life as a junior at SMU juggling four majors and three minors.

    October 25, 2023

  • Alum Imelda Tecson (M.M. '09) is a professional violist and violinist.

    Alumni Spotlight: Imelda Tecson

    Alumni Music Music alum Imelda Tecson (M.M. '09), who was recently a violinist in the national tour of the hit musical "Hamilton," shares how Meadows helped her create a career to be proud of.

    October 23, 2023

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    What is Creative Technology?

    Campus Creative Computation Creative Technology Explore the intersection of innovation and imagination through creative technology. From 3D visualization to brain-computer interfaces, creative tech is a catalyst for change in a tech-saturated world.

    October 19, 2023

  • Art alum TyRuben Ellingson (M.F.A. '88) discusses his creative journey as a special effects artist and conceptual designer.

    Alumni Spotlight: TyRuben Ellingson

    Alumni Art Art alum TyRuben Ellingson (M.F.A. '88) discusses how he blended his interest in film and his artistic skillset in his creative journey as a special effects artist and conceptual designer.

    October 16, 2023

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    Nine Types of Creative Technologies

    Campus Creative Technology From AR to Blockchain, discover nine types of creative technologies revolutionizing how art and business intersect.

    October 11, 2023

  • Meadows theatre alum Caitlin Rain (M.F.A. '12) is an artist and costume designer in New York City.

    Alumni Spotlight: Caitlin Rain

    Alumni Theatre Theatre alum Caitlin Rain (M.F.A. ’12) shares how Meadows' costume design program helped her build the foundational skills she needed for a career in the performing arts world.

    October 09, 2023

  • Theatre students perform a dance number during a spring play production.

    Meadows Holds Showstopping Amount of Multi-Major Students

    Students Advertising Art Art History Arts Management and Arts Entrepreneurship Corporate Communication and Public Affairs Creative Computation Dance Film & Media Arts Journalism Music Theatre With over 45 majors represented by students in the Meadows School of the Arts this academic year, it is one of SMU’s most educationally diverse schools.

    October 06, 2023

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    Student Spotlight: Maria Murad

    Students Corporate Communication and Public Affairs Sophomore Maria Murad (Corporate/Business Communications and French Language/Literature) detailed her summer internship at EY Jordan, and her plans for the SMU French club.

    October 04, 2023

  • Alum Thane Economou (B.A. '10) is a screenwriter and director in Los Angeles, CA.

    Alumni Spotlight: Thane Economou

    Alumni Film & Media Arts Cinema-Television program alum Thane Economou (B.A. ’10) explains how his experience in the Division of Film & Media Studies impacted his career as a screenwriter and director in Los Angeles, CA.

    October 02, 2023

  • Sixth year Ph.D. student Arvin Maghsoudlou examines a piece of work for his art history program.

    Fall 2023: Grad Students to Watch

    Students Advertising Art History Music Read about four accomplished graduate students currently enrolled in Meadows programs who are doing great things in school and beyond.

    September 29, 2023

  • Alum Willow Blythe-Carroll was recently named a 2023 “Native American 40 Under 40” by the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development.

    Alumni Spotlight: Willow Blythe-Carroll

    Alumni Journalism Journalism alum Willow Blythe-Carroll (B.A., '13) learned to think creatively and explore bold ways of communication during her time at Meadows, which led to her establishing her company, Weaving Wisdom.

    September 25, 2023

  • Alum David Daniels plays instruments to compose original works.

    Alumni Spotlight: David Daniels

    Alumni Music Music alum David Daniels (B.M. ’01) shares how Meadows' helped him find his unique voice and make a mark in the world of music composition.

    September 18, 2023

  • Meadows welcome nearly 20 new faculty members for the 2023-24 academic year.

    Meadows Welcomes 14 Full-Time, 5 Visiting New Faculty Members for 2023-24

    Faculty Advertising Art Corporate Communication and Public Affairs Dance Film & Media Arts Journalism Music Theatre Join us in welcoming 19 new faculty members to Meadows, in divisions ranging from art and theatre to journalism and film, and learn more about these new members of our community.

    September 08, 2023

  • Alum Chrissy Crawford Corredor displays work from her company ArtStar's collection.

    Alumni Spotlight: Chrissy Crawford Corredor

    Alumni Art History Art history alum Chrissy Crawford Corredor (B.A. ’02) shares how the training she received at Meadows influenced the success of her curated online gallery, ArtStar.

    September 07, 2023

  • Beloved professor, colleague, and friend, Myra Woodruff.

    In Memoriam: Myra Woodruff

    Faculty Dance It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of our beloved professor, colleague, and friend, Myra Woodruff.

    September 07, 2023

  • Nicolás González stands with work in his art collective and studio, Gallery 86.

    Alumni Spotlight: Nicolás González

    Alumni Art Art alum Nicolás González (B.F.A., '16) discusses how the networking and community-building he experienced at Meadows has carried over in his professional art career.

    September 05, 2023

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    Advertising Students Tour NYC Agencies

    Summer Advertising Students specializing in advertising/creative majors took their yearly trip to New York City to explore the world of advertising, led by Professors Willie Baronet and Mark Allen.

    August 28, 2023

  • Helena Oseguera Abrahamsson stands with products from her Plantea skincare line.

    Alumni Spotlight: Helena Oseguera Abrahamsson

    Alumni Journalism Fashion Media alum Helena Oseguera Abrahamsson (B.A., '21) reveals the inspiration behind her skincare line and how her Meadows education has impacted her business journey.

    August 28, 2023

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    Influential Women in Creative Technology

    Campus Creative Technology From Danielle King's fusion of art and technology to Savannah Niles' design leadership in extended reality, these influential women are redefining the intersection of creativity and innovation.

    August 23, 2023

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    2023 MMIAM Graduation

    Summer Arts Management and Arts Entrepreneurship Congratulations to our ‘23 MMIAM graduating class! Students in our Master of Management in International Arts Management program spend the fall term in Dallas, the winter term in Montréal, the spring term in China and India and the summer term in Milan, Italy.

    August 22, 2023

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    Courtney Brown – Dinosaur Choir

    Summer Music Dinosaur Choir is a project that explores dinosaur vocalization via musical skull instruments. Courtney Brown, an assistant professor at the Center of Creative Computation in Meadows, created the project. All current musical instruments realize a duck-billed dinosaur called the Corythosaurus.

    August 15, 2023