Our Location: 3100 McFarlin Blvd., Suite 306, Dallas, TX 75275
Administrative hours of operation: M-F 9:00am-5:00pm
The Gerald J. Ford Hall for Research and Innovation ignites the future of research and education at SMU. The new 50,000-square foot interdisciplinary research hub equips faculty, students and industry partners with tools and resources to collaborate, solve complex problems and power new enterprises. Ford Hall is located on SMU’s main campus at the corner of McFarlin Boulevard and Airline Road.
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