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January 28, 2025
Jay Hartzell Named Next President of SMU
The SMU Board of Trustees unanimously voted to name Jay Hartzell the next president of SMU, effective June 1, 2025.
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To mark joining the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC), we’re waiving the application fee for all first-year and transfer undergraduate students.
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See why applying to SMU is the first step in making your college experience one that defines your future success.
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Top 25%
SMU ranked among the "Best National Universities" by U.S. News & World Report (2025).
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3 out of 4
Three out of every four undergraduate students receive scholarships and/or financial aid. With plenty of financial aid options available, 73% of students graduate without any student debt at all.
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No. 4
Dallas-Fort Worth is the fourth largest metro area in the United States. SMU integrates internships and experiential learning opportunities outside of the classroom so you build experience before applying for a job.
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Janarthanan Jayawickramarajah joins SMU from Tulane University, where he is senior associate dean of academic affairs and professor of chemistry at its School of Science and Engineering.
December 19, 2024
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Lilly Endowment Inc. has awarded SMU a $2.5 million grant to enhance exhibitions, accessibility and academic offerings related to religion and culture at Bridwell Library.
December 13, 2024
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Nationwide 'Day One' initiative aims to make the pretrial system more effective for individuals after they are arrested.
December 11, 2024