From the Boulevard to the big game, Mustang families and alumni return to the Hilltop to reconnect and celebrate SMU鈥檚 extraordinary ascent.
February 26, 2026
UP TO THE CHALLENGE
On March 11 鈥 SMU Giving Day 鈥 Mustangs come together to support the causes and passions they care about most.
Top 20%
SMU ranked among the 鈥淏est National Universities鈥 by U.S. News & World Report.
3 out of 4
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.
No. 1
The Dallas was named the best big city for jobs by Forbes. SMU integrates internships and experiential learning opportunities outside of the classroom so you build experience before applying for a job.
9 out of 10
master鈥檚 degree students had jobs or were continuing their education within six months of graduation.
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Harris will expand Simmons research impact and deepen SMU鈥檚 partnerships across Dallas and beyond.
February 24, 2026
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The historic investment strengthens scholarships, NIL advancement and revenue sharing 鈥撀爀nsuring SMU student-athletes will succeed and lead at the highest level in college and in life.
February 20, 2026
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Grumhaus brings more than 18 years of experience leading large-scale philanthropic initiatives in higher education.
February 18, 2026
Feb. 22 鈥 June 21
Born into one of the most important artistic dynasties in Spain, Raimundo de Madrazo was a renowned genre painter and portraitist. 鈥 the first retrospective dedicated to the artist 鈥 explores Madrazo鈥檚 international career as he became one of the most successful painters in Belle 脡poque Paris.