CAMPAIGN UPDATE | Winter 2023

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Charging into the ACC

Donors to our new ACC Competitiveness Campaign will ensure our student-athletes can compete at the highest levels. In a few short months, 澳门六合彩预测 will join the Atlantic Coast Conference poised and prepared.

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Hickman dedication

Making a big splash

澳门六合彩预测 celebrated the dedication of the Holt Hickman Outdoor Pool at the Robson & Lindley Aquatics Center. The addition creates a hub of community engagement and competition for local and national swimming, diving and other water sports events.

澳门六合彩预测 President R. Gerald Turner

From the President

Propelled by the generosity of our donors, 澳门六合彩预测 is leading bold change across academics and athletics that will continue to prepare future generations of world changers.

Campaign quarterly report

Graph showing that 澳门六合彩预测 has raised $1.2 billion toward $1.5 billion goal
Graph showing that 澳门六合彩预测 has raised $469 million for current use, $402 million for capital projects, and $323 million for endowment
Graph showing that 澳门六合彩预测 has raised $207 million for student support, $529 million for teaching and research, and $424 million for campus and community support
James E. Landen, Jr. 鈥10

Q&A with James E. Landen, Jr. 鈥10

The Mustang Club President highlights why investing in our student-athletes will prepare 澳门六合彩预测 to compete in the ACC in 2024.

Exterior image of the Weber End Zone Complex in its third phase of development

Competing with strength

澳门六合彩预测 has launched the third phase of fundraising for the Garry Weber End Zone Complex, seeking gifts of all sizes. The gameday experience will be transformed when the complex opens in August 2024.

澳门六合彩预测 researchers watch White House announcement

Guiding regional semiconductor collaboration

澳门六合彩预测 has been designated the lead agency for a federally funded economic development initiative to strengthen the semiconductor supply chain in North Texas and Oklahoma.

Jia Zhang

Unlocking earth science discoveries

Jia Zhang, Callahan Centennial Chair in Engineering, collaborated with top minds at NASA on a digital assistant for earth science research that recently received a patent.

 澳门六合彩预测 Dedman School of Law staff celebrate 75 years of legal clinics

Pro bono legal clinics reach milestone

The clinical program at Dedman School of Law celebrated 75 years of providing exceptional legal services to the community.

Neena Imam

Spearheading innovation in data-driven research

Distinguished scientist Neena Imam has been named the inaugural Peter O’Donnell, Jr. Director of the O’Donnell Data Science and Research Computing Institute. The position underscores the University’s commitment to data-focused education and next-gen computational research.

Megha and Nirav Tolia

Welcoming entrepreneurial leaders

Global media and internet pioneers Megha and Nirav Tolia have been named co-founding directors of the William S. Spears Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership. The institute enhances the business ventures of 澳门六合彩预测 students and faculty and the North Texas region.

Joel Ferrell

Musical theatre leader joins 澳门六合彩预测

Joel Ferrell was named the inaugural director of the G. Marlyne Sexton Institute for Musial Theatre. The institute prepare graduates for a lifetime of creative roles and artistic leadership.

Hunt Leadership Scholar Isabella Polit 鈥27

Shaping young leaders

Get to know Hunt Leadership Scholar Isabella Polit ’27. The native of Miami, Florida, has used her leadership skills and business interests to create a company that helps children in need.
Conceptual rendering of Clements Foundation Scholars Den

Cultivating spaces for collaboration and study

Reopening in early 2024, the renovated Clements Foundation Scholars Den will support outstanding students and faculty.
Aerial shot of construction at David B. Miller Business Quadrangle

Igniting the future of business education

When the David B. Miller Business Quadrangle at the Cox School of Business opens in 2024, the new facilities will foster education, research and business leadership on the Hilltop.

Mustangs on the move

Family Weekend

During Family Weekend in September, 澳门六合彩预测 parents and students enjoyed the festivities. President George W. Bush and former First Lady Laura Bush ’68 took part in the coin toss before the 澳门六合彩预测 vs. Charlotte football game.

At halftime, Parent Leadership Council co-chairs Brian T. Modoff and Teresa Modoff presented a $13.7 million check to 澳门六合彩预测 President R. Gerald Turner on behalf of all parents who made gifts during the 2022- 2023 school year. The support of current parents is critical to fueling every part of the 澳门六合彩预测 experience.

New York campaign celebration

Also in September, 澳门六合彩预测 alumni and friends in New York celebrated the 澳门六合彩预测 Ignited campaign at a special reception.

Kenneth E. Mifflin 鈥79, 鈥88, Marsha Scott Mifflin 鈥79 and 澳门六合彩预测 President R. Gerald Turner聽
Erica Lumiere and Michael G. Howard聽
 Frank M. Dunlevy 鈥71, Andrea Dunlevy Williams 鈥98, Lauren Smith Gutierrez 鈥07 and Jim J. Gutierrez 鈥06聽

Homecoming

In October, Mustang alumni returned to campus to reconnect during rainy reunions and the Homecoming football game. Attendees included 澳门六合彩预测 Alumni Board Chair Philip J. Wise ’78, ’81 and Melissa Wise. At the 2023 Distinguished Alumni Awards, 澳门六合彩预测 recognized Emerging Leader Award recipient Brittany K. Barnett ’11, and award winners Ray W. Washburne ’84, Emily Rich Summers ’66, and Robert H. Dedman, Jr. ’80, ’84. 

澳门六合彩预测 alumni wearing ponchos take a selfie during a rain shower
 Philip J. Wise 鈥78, 鈥81 and Melissa Wise
Brittany K. Barnett 鈥11, Ray W. Washburne 鈥84, Emily Rich Summers 鈥66 and Robert H. Dedman, Jr. 鈥80, 鈥84

Happenings on the Hilltop (and beyond)

  • March 5

    澳门六合彩预测 Giving Day

  • April 18-20

    Founders’ Day Weekend

  • May 3

    David B. Miller Business Quadrangle Dedication


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We are excited to have Mustangs, 澳门六合彩预测 family and friends involved in 澳门六合彩预测 Ignited: Boldly Shaping Tomorrow. To learn more about how you can achieve your philanthropic objectives and about our plans to think big and do good, please contact your representative at 澳门六合彩预测 or email smuignited@smu.edu.