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With campuses in Dallas, Texas and Taos, New Mexico, SMU offers students compelling campus experiences.

SMU is a private university with over 12,000 students near the center of Dallas with a mission to expand knowledge through academic excellence and hands-on research. Our distinguished history, our vibrant region and our outstanding alumni all position SMU to play an increasingly important role in our community and world. In addition, our small student-to-faculty ratio, diverse student body, well-e

stablished athletics, dynamic campus life, and strong undergraduate, graduate and professional programs have led to our continuing rise in national rankings. SMU focuses on academic excellence in each of its seven schools: humanities and sciences; business; the performing, visual, and communication arts; engineering; education and human development; law and theology. And our world-class faculty is comprised of professors who are some of the foremost experts and innovators in their fields.

Us next Saturday 🤭 🏈
09/05/2026

Us next Saturday 🤭 🏈

09/04/2026

New semester, new dining lineup! Check out the recently renovated Starbucks at Fondren Library, head to Hughes-Trigg for the all-new Choolaah with a short wait through Grubhub ordering, or swing by a true Hilltop staple, Mac's Place.

See what's new on campus this fall and let us know your favorites.

09/03/2026

The impact of design and innovation goes far beyond the classroom.

Working with the Dallas County Food Plan Collaborative, SMU's Masters of Arts in Design and Innovation (MADI) program is connecting people already tackling food access by using human-centered design to build a stronger, more nutritious food system for Dallas.

The Hilltop looks a little different for every Mustang. New people, new passions, new challenges and new experiences aro...
09/02/2026

The Hilltop looks a little different for every Mustang. New people, new passions, new challenges and new experiences around every corner!

August slipped away into a moment of time 🥲
09/01/2026

August slipped away into a moment of time 🥲

For teachers, the best educational video game isn't about the game. It's about what students learn from playing it.A new...
08/31/2026

For teachers, the best educational video game isn't about the game. It's about what students learn from playing it.

A new study from SMU researchers found that when middle school teachers were brought into the design process for Factory Craft, an educational Minecraft-based game, they focused far more on learning outcomes than on gameplay. 82% of their design contributions centered on what students needed to learn rather than how the game played, a result the researchers say points to more effective educational games.

Read the full story: https://bit.ly/46xoNDf

Mustangs show up for Dallas. ❤️💙This summer, Bailey Kamau ’27 served with Mission Oak Cliff — stocking the food pantry, ...
08/28/2026

Mustangs show up for Dallas. ❤️💙

This summer, Bailey Kamau ’27 served with Mission Oak Cliff — stocking the food pantry, organizing volunteers and serving meals. When a nearby gas explosion displaced local families, she also helped the nonprofit step in when the residents needed it most.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4cj0AnD

Nothing beats seeing our Mustangs on campus again! 🐎 🐎 🐎
08/27/2026

Nothing beats seeing our Mustangs on campus again! 🐎 🐎 🐎

A Night at the Club recap! Clubs and organizations are a huge part of making SMU your own. There’s something for everyon...
08/26/2026

A Night at the Club recap!

Clubs and organizations are a huge part of making SMU your own. There’s something for everyone on the Hilltop!

08/25/2026
08/24/2026

A new academic year always brings optimism and possibility to the Hilltop. We're looking forward to a great fall semester ahead.

Fall 2026 is officially underway and the Hilltop is buzzing again! Welcome back, Mustangs.
08/24/2026

Fall 2026 is officially underway and the Hilltop is buzzing again! Welcome back, Mustangs.

08/21/2026
🚨 Introducing the SMU class of 2030! 🚨
08/21/2026

🚨 Introducing the SMU class of 2030! 🚨

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