
@smu provost and @smumeadows professor; former dean @utexasmoody; before that @Facebook, aka @Meta, and @medillschool @northwesternu
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@toryburch got her tour of the Hilltop...you next? 👀
Accepting submissions now for the 2027 CPH Book Prize! Due Nov. 15.
awarded annually for a distinguished first book published in English, in any aspect of U.S. presidential history, broadly defined.
You can find instructions, past winners & more at smu.edu/cph/bookprize
#StalinBoys, supported by SMU English's Narrative Now initiative, won the Documentary Short Grand Prize at Indy Shorts. It is also featured on the New York Times as an Op-Doc.

ALT A person wearing a dark hat with a wide brim appears against a twilight sky. Text on the image says, "SMU English supports award-winning New York Times Op-Doc ‘Stalin Boys’." The lower right corner has the SMU logo.

ALT A group of three individuals dressed in military-style attire stand outdoors at dusk. The text describes a documentary titled "Stalin Boys," supported by the Narrative Now initiative, featured by the New York Times Op-Doc. The documentary recently won a qualifying competition for the Academy Awards among other honors.
SMU Teaching Professor of French Paola Buckley has received France’s prestigious Ordre des Palmes Académiques for her work advancing French language education and Francophone culture. 🇫🇷
From expanding French for the professions to creating internship and work-integrated learning opportunities and strengthening exchanges abroad, Paola is opening doors for students through the study of French.
Congratulations, Paola! 💙🤍❤️
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An event with Credit One Bank and Shaquille O’Neal turned into an unforgettable moment for SMU Meadows senior film student Zariyah Perry. Zariyah made a basketball shot—and won $10,000.
She plans to put the award toward her senior thesis film. Congratulations, Zariyah!
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SMU President Jay Hartzell unveils vision for the university’s next decade dallasnews.com/news/educatio…
One of the many privileges of being a Mustang is having @TheBushCenter on our own campus. On Wednesday our community heard from President George W. Bush and former Secretary of State @CondoleezzaRice, reflecting on 25 years since 9/11.
Images c/o: Grant Miller/George W. Bush Presidential Center
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These are some of the very best jobs in news. You basically get a masters degree in political reporting, while getting paid to travel the country and report. Come join us!
We're hiring our 2028 class of embeds at @NBCNews. Apply here for this amazing program!
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Northwestern Psychology is hiring an Assistant Professor in Clinical Psychology! Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2026!
Link: psychology.northwestern.edu/…
Please share widely & apply!
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We're proud of Meadows Professor of Art Brian Molanphy on his latest international exhibition! Chin Chin Gallery in Taiwan is presenting Molanphy's fourth exhibition during his artist residency this year at National Taipei University of Education (NTUE).
Such a pleasure to meet @dallasnews reporters and interns doing the important work of reporting on our community!! Thanks for popping up at @SMU ✌🏼✌🏼✌🏼
Great to chat with @SMU President @JCHartzell and Exec VP and Provost @rdmersey, who came to our pop-up newsroom and delivered JD's Chippery cookies for our hungry reporters!
Russell L. Martin III has been named the inaugural executive director of SMU’s Rees-Jones Library of the American West, a major new research library currently under construction.
Read more: bit.ly/4eBJAKU
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Join us at @SMU's Hughes-Trigg Student Center this week - Monday through Wednesday - from 9 am to 5 pm, and check out our panel discussions on Monday and Tuesday evenings!
Our pop-up newsroom at SMU's Hughes-Trigg Student Center is in full swing!
From today through Wednesday, North Texans are invited to join Dallas Morning News journalists on SMU's campus from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Residents can bring story ideas, prepare feedback or attend to learn more about how our newsroom works.
If you're on campus, here's how to find us 👀
We also are hosting events throughout the week:
🏀 Sports business panel; June 29, 5:30 p.m.
📚️ Higher education panel; June 30, 5:30 p.m.
Learn more about the events and our pop-up at the link in our bio. 🔗
📹️: Shannon Worley / Video producer
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Join our pop-up newsroom at @SMU's Hughes-Trigg Student Center June 29-July 1. Meet our reporters, share your ideas and let us know what your community needs!
RSVP for the pop-up newsroom at bit.ly/4a1NOIZ.
And join us for two panels:
-- June 29 at 5:30 p.m.: Meet the reporters who have been busy breaking news about the Dallas Mavericks’ and Stars’ departures, as well as covering the FIFA World Cup. RSVP at bit.ly/4uW6ktZ.
-- June 30 at 5:30 p.m.: Learn about the future of higher education as more Americans question the value of a college degree. RSVP at bit.ly/4vuj7oy.





































