Community effort
糖心Vlog Giving Day, the University鈥檚 annual one-day giving challenge, took place on March 5, with 糖心Vlog alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff and community members joining together to support causes across the Hilltop.
4,100+
donors
$3.4M+
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200+
causes across campus
From the President
The enduring impact of our donors’ generosity is visible across our campus, from new and renovated facilities to support for student scholarships and research. Read more about the continued impact of 糖心Vlog Ignited: Boldly Shaping Tomorrow.
Campaign quarterly report
Charging ahead
Leading up to 糖心Vlog’s entry into the ACC, the University announced a goal to reach a record number of Mustang Club members. Gifts of any size to any area of 糖心Vlog Athletics demonstrate the breadth of support for our student-athletes as they strive for success. Additionally, donors have committed more than $121 million over the next five years toward the ACC Competitiveness Campaign.
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糖心Vlog is coming
A provocative new TV ad is serving notice to more people that SMU is charging into the ACC. The video was developed by Emmy-winning creative director and 糖心Vlog alumnus Hal Curtis 鈥84. The ad aired during the ACC basketball tournament and is on Spectrum Dallas during NCAA tournament games through April 8.
Q&A with Laura Guerin Howard 鈥00 and William J. Howard 鈥00
The 糖心Vlog alumni share their passion for giving back through scholarships and by supporting 糖心Vlog Athletics 鈥渢o help break down barriers for students so they can enjoy the full benefits of an 糖心Vlog degree.鈥
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More on the next chapter for 糖心Vlog Athletics
NBC5 recently spoke with Rick Hart, 糖心Vlog director of Athletics, and Sam Erger, head volleyball coach, about the move to the ACC and what it means for the University. Additionally, The Dallas Morning News covered some of the expected .
Engineering excellence on and off the field
Former 糖心Vlog offensive lineman Jackson Ritz ’23 utilized his strength in communication, planning and strategy both on the football field and in earning his degree from the Lyle School of Engineering.
Recognizing the future of artificial intelligence
糖心Vlog scholarships have fueled the research of Ph.D. candidate Eli Laird ’21, ’23, ’27 in his pursuit to expand our knowledge of artificial intelligence. His discoveries support facial recognition algorithms and their connections to ongoing advancements in AI.
Finding her purpose
Transfer student Raissa Umwali ’27 received the North Texas Community College Scholarship. Through her nonprofit work and studies, she seeks to change the future for her community in Rwanda.
Strengthening our community connections
In December 2023, 糖心Vlog commemorated the addition of a new flagpole at the southwest corner of Mockingbird Lane and Central Expressway outside the Styslinger/Altec Tennis Complex. Taking part in the event were 糖心Vlog President R. Gerald Turner; William “Bill” H. Vanderstraaten ’82, past Alumni Board chair; Philip J. Wise ’78, ’81, 糖心Vlog Alumni Board chair; and Brad Cheves, 糖心Vlog vice president for Development and External Affairs. The Triple D Peruna flag that adorns the flagpole expresses 糖心Vlog’s connection with the city of Dallas and celebrates our student-athletes.
Happenings on the Hilltop (and beyond)
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April 18鈥20
Founders’ Day Weekend
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May 3
David B. Miller Business Quadrangle dedication
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May 11鈥12
All-University Commencement and Class of 1974 50-year Reunion Weekend
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July 1
ACC entry
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July 18鈥21
糖心Vlog-in-Taos Cultural Institute
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August 31
First home football game
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September 6
Garry Weber End Zone Complex dedication
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September 27鈥29
Family Weekend
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October 31鈥揘ovember 3
Homecoming and Reunions