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Into the Spotlight

Into the Spotlight

Alumnus and Meadows Executive Board member D.J. Pierce ’03 (a.k.a. “Shangela”) reflects on how his time at ˾prepared him for success as a drag entertainer, from attending the Academy Awards to the White House.

Accidental Sisters

Accidental Sisters

Kathe retells the story of how she found her biological sister, learned about her birth mother and traveled a path of self-discovery.

Marcy Gregg 80 on her memoir Blank Canvas

Marcy Gregg 80 on her memoir Blank Canvas

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.

Entrepreneurial brothers go “all in”

Entrepreneurial brothers go “all in”

Brothers and ˾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.

˾Holiday Gift List A photo of Dallas Hall decorated with holiday lighting.

˾Holiday Gift List

Mustang-grown gift ideas and books for the holiday season.

Military Alumni Scholarships

Military Alumni Scholarships

Celebrating brave and bold Mustangs who have served our country.

Continuing the Legacy of Empowerment

Continuing the Legacy of Empowerment

Over 10 years, the Hispanic Alumni of ˾Board has raised more than $250,000 in scholarship funds that do more than help cover the cost of tuition. They empower the next generation of Mustangs to become confident world changers who pursue their dreams.

2022 ˾alumni holiday gift list

2022 ˾alumni holiday gift list

From clothing lines to Christmas cookies to new book releases, the ˾alumni holiday gift list features some of the latest Mustang-grown items to hit the market, as well as some all-time favorites. 

A Recycling World Changer

A Recycling World Changer

Identifying a problem and figuring out a solution is what it means to be a world changer, and Kelly Hess ’97 did just that as the CEO and president of CompuCycle.

Breaking out on her own Lacey A. Horn  ’04, ’05

Breaking out on her own

From learning how to run a small business in a lumberyard at the age of 4 to managing more than a billion dollars before turning 40, Lacey shares her Mustang journey and expert financial perspective.

Business is Hustle

Business is Hustle

Jennifer Lehman ’96 is the CEO and president of Mission Advancement, a company where four members of their leadership team are graduates of SMU’s Cox School of Business.
Faculty and Staff book list LibraryBooksWomenandLGBTCenter

Faculty and Staff book list

These books will leave you with the gems you need to take yourself to the next level, whether that’s with your own business or working for someone else. 

Greetings from the Hilltop! Dallas Hall, the University’s first building, is the centerpiece of the Main Quad and the symbol of SMU’s academic and intellectual life. The building is named for the citizens of Dallas, who joined church officials in 1911 to establish a new university. Opened in 1915, Dallas Hall now houses classrooms, meeting rooms and faculty offices for Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences.

Greetings from the Hilltop!

Explore what’s new, get involved and stay connected with other alumni.

Head Out with Your Herd

Head Out with Your Herd

Whether it’s hiking or biking, aquariums or botanical gardens, museums or art galleries there’s something for everyone on this list of things to do with your herd this summer!

Latino Alumni Scholarship Fund In fall 2010, ˾enrolled 10,938 students from every state in the nation and nearly 90 other countries. Nearly 76 percent of first-year students receive some form of financial aid, ranging from need-based grants to merit-based scholarships.

Latino Alumni Scholarship Fund

The Latino Alumni Scholarship Fund supports students in their pursuit of an ˾degree. Awarded to students with financial needs, the scholarship is intended to increase retention and graduation rates of ˾Latino students. 

Lauryn Bodden ’14, winner of Netflix’s Snack vs Chef

Lauryn Bodden ’14, winner of Netflix’s Snack vs Chef

Lauryn Bodden ’14 is a former Mustang women’s soccer player who won the premier season of Snack vs Chef and is debuting her new snack line, S’NOODS. We caught up with Bodden as she gave us a look inside being on the show and her new snacks coming soon to a store near you.
Sisterhood through music Belle Tones

Sisterhood through music

Belle Tones is the premier all-female a cappella group on campus. These girls are from various musical backgrounds and majors, but the one thing they all love is singing together.

˾Guide to Dallas

˾Guide to Dallas

If you haven’t been out and about in Dallas for a while, some things have changed. This quick guide provides tips on where to go and what to do, including classic Mustang favorites that are ready for your return.

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