smu | People Newspapers

SMU’s Dallas Literary Festival Goes Virtual

February 23, 2021February 24, 2021 Rachel Snyder 0 Comments

The theme of the Dallas Literary Festival, hosted by SMU, is a fitting one for the times — turbulence.

Business Park Cities Preston Hollow

Hot Chicks Nashville Hot Chicken To Open Near SMU

January 27, 2021January 28, 2021 Rachel Snyder 0 Comments

New year, new hot chicken restaurant opening in Dallas–this one near SMU.
Hot Chicks Nashville hot chicken is set to open in the former home of Twisted Root Burger on SMU Boulevard in March.

Park Cities Preston Hollow Schools

SMU To Honor Grads In Outdoor Commencement

December 16, 2020December 16, 2020 Rachel Snyder 0 Comments

More than 500 candidates from SMU’s undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs will be honored at the December commencement convocation at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 19.

Park Cities Preston Hollow Schools

SMU Dedicates Gerald J. Ford Hall for Research and Innovation

December 9, 2020December 9, 2020 Rachel Snyder 0 Comments

SMU Dec. 4 dedicated the Gerald J. Ford Hall for Research and Innovation, a new 50,000-square-foot interdisciplinary research hub meant to help equip faculty, students, and industry partners with tools and resources to collaborate, solve complex problems, and power new enterprises in the digital world.

News Park Cities Preston Hollow

Student Sues SMU After Suspension Over ‘Joke’

November 30, 2020November 30, 2020 Rachel Snyder 0 Comments

A student is suing SMU after the university suspended him this semester after what the lawsuit calls an “innocent joke” involving another student. The “joke” involved placing a “cleaned and filleted dove breast” outside a neighbor’s door, according to the lawsuit.

Crime News Park Cities Preston Hollow

Arrest Made In Connection With Slaying of SMU Student

November 20, 2020November 20, 2020 Rachel Snyder 0 Comments

The Dallas Police Department Friday arrested Jeremy Rashaud Harris, 31, in connection with the murder of a 19-year-old SMU student.

Events Park Cities Preston Hollow Schools

SMU Hosts Virtual Discussion with Angela Davis

November 14, 2020November 14, 2020 Staff Report 0 Comments

SMU’s Office of Social Change and Intercultural Engagement and SMU Human Rights have a heavy-hitter lined up to speak about racial and social justice – Dr. Angela Davis.

News Park Cities Preston Hollow

SMU To Honor Memory of Slain Student

November 6, 2020November 6, 2020 Rachel Snyder 0 Comments

SMU will honor the memory of Jaden Urrea this weekend, distributing flyers on Saturday to seek information about his death, and hosting a vigil for him on Sunday.