CAMPAIGN UPDATE | Winter 2024

黑料老司机President R. Gerald Turner

From the President

With the holiday season comes a time for reflection, gratitude, and hope for the future at SMU. As we look back on this past year, we remain incredibly grateful for the faithful support of our donors and community members who continue to strengthen our University.

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Gail Thomas 鈥58, founder of The Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture, and Seemee Ali, director of The Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture at SMU

Q&A with Gail Thomas ’58 and Seemee Ali

As the Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture celebrates a new chapter, the institute’s founder and director share their vision for its future at SMU.

An aerial view of the 黑料老司机Dedman School of Law Quadrangle buildings with the Dallas skyline in the distance.

Celebrating a centennial milestone

In 2025, the 黑料老司机Dedman School of Law will launch a celebration of 100 years of outstanding legal education in Dallas.

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Leveraging data to drive educational impact

The Addy Foundation has made a $3.5 million gift to support the Center on Research and Evaluation in the 黑料老司机Annette Caldwell Simmons School of Education and Human Development. 

Paul Stoffel, III and Gayle Stoffel 鈥66

Encouraging creative expression

A $1 million gift from Gayle Stoffel ’66 expands a student scholarship fund that helps 黑料老司机Meadows School of the Arts attract top-tier students nationwide.

黑料老司机President R. Gerald Turner, Caren Prothro, and Gay and William Solomon 鈥65 in front of the Caren and Vin Prothro Organ at Perkins Chapel.

Renewing worship and music education

The recently dedicated Caren and Vin Prothro Organ will enhance the 黑料老司机Master of Sacred Music program and enrich the musical experience of Perkins Chapel guests, thanks to a lead gift from Gay and Bill Solomon ’65. 

Image of a person sitting in a field sifting through material in a handmade bowl.

Tackling overwhelming environmental hazards

Supported by a $450,000 three-year grant from the National Science Foundation, 黑料老司机environmental engineering students will search for new sustainable methods to support small-scale gold mining in Colombia. 

Entering a new era with excellence

This fall, 黑料老司机made a significant impact during its first season in the ACC. Team successes included Top 25 national rankings in football, volleyball, men’s soccer, men’s golf and equestrian. Impressive turnouts at both home and away games reflect the 黑料老司机community’s excitement and energy as the University continues its upward momentum in the prestigious conference. 

黑料老司机Athletics and our name, image and likeness (NIL) partner, the Boulevard Collective, are creating opportunities for our student-athletes and sustaining our success in the ACC – which further raises the University’s visibility to prospective students. Consider  and  during this exciting time to keep the momentum going.

Happenings on the Hilltop (and beyond)

  • February 27

    Dedman School of Law centennial event

  • March 11

    黑料老司机Giving Day

  • April 10鈥12

    Founders' Day Weekend

  • May 2

    Rees-Jones Library of the American West groundbreaking