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Oct 3, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Perkins School of Theology Installation Ceremony
The event focused on the formal installation of Dr. Bryan P. Stone as the Leighton K. Farrell Dean of the Perkins School of Theology. The proceedings included ceremonial prayers, a scripture reading from Numbers 11, and the presentation of a medallion symbolizing the weight of the leadership role. The Dean was formally charged with his duties to lead the school in pursuit of scholarship, community service, and faithful ministry, and he affirmed his commitment to these responsibilities.
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The primary topic of this special announcement was the official confirmation that SMU will join the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) effective July 1, 2024. Speakers highlighted this as a historic milestone and a new era for SMU athletics, noting the ACC's high academic quality and athletic success in football and basketball. The success leading to this opportunity was attributed to long-term strategic efforts, including significant facility improvements like Ford Stadium, Armstrong Field House, and the Gary Weber End Zone Complex, as well as strong donor support and alignment across the Board of Trustees. The speakers emphasized that the move will also reposition the university academically.
Sep 16, 2022·StrategicPlan
Board
Smu Meadows School Of The Arts Strategic Plan
This strategic plan details the transformation of visual arts education at SMU Meadows School of the Arts. Key priorities include upgrading and expanding facilities to create current, interdisciplinary, and technologically advanced spaces that foster creative computation and collaboration. The plan aims to cultivate future artists, showcase student and faculty work, and enhance community engagement, ultimately contributing to the city's intellectual and creative capital through significant donor investment.
Jun 10, 2022·StrategicPlan
Board
SMU Vision
The "SMU Ignited" initiative outlines the university's vision to achieve national distinction and make a significant impact on students, faculty research, and broader communities. It focuses on key areas including increasing scholarship accessibility to empower students, advancing research excellence to address critical societal challenges, enhancing the university's outreach and graduate programs, and fostering impactful partnerships for community benefit. The overarching goal is to elevate SMU to the highest pinnacle of research excellence and further enhance the value and respect for an SMU degree.
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