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Verify: Is West Texas sinking?

WFAA (Local News) 4/18 5:17P

A new research report, from Southern Methodist University and funded by NASA, found a " large swath of West Texas oil patch is heaving and sinking at alarming rates."

The North Texas Teen Book Festival Is Happening This Weekend

SMU BubbleLife iReporter 4/18 8:00A Riley Heruska

On April 21, thousands of young adult readers will flock to the Irving Convention Center for a day full of books, author signings, speakers, and general literature love. The festival hopes to inspire...

Dwayne Szot to Lead Activity at The Warren Center's Celebration

SMU BubbleLife iReporter 4/17 5:43A Jo Trizila

The Warren Center's 50th Anniversary Celebration to be held April 21 DALLAS (April 17, 2018)The Warren Center, a nonprofit agency that advocates for and serves children impacted by developmental...

SMU honors outstanding achievement, community service at 2017-18 Hilltop Excellence Awards and...

SMU Forum 4/17 12:00A Kathleen Tibbetts

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Dallas museum adds artful new gala to fall social calendar

CultureMap Dallas 4/16 11:33A Stephanie Allmon Merry

Dallas art lovers and socialites should get out their date books -- a new event has arrived. The Meadows Museum will host its inaugural Masterpiece Gala on October 13 at the museum on the Southern...

Craft Guild of Dallas Spring Show and Sale April 20 – 22

Art News DFW 4/15 4:30A webmaster

2018 SPRING SHOW AND SALE Friday, April 20th at 10:00 AM to Sunday, April 22nd at 4:00 PM Craft Guild of Dallas at Midway Commons 3410 Midcourt Rd., Ste. 115, Carrollton View the card View map Add to...

SMU students share their research at SMU Research Day 2018

SMU Research 4/13 9:46A Margaret Allen

SMU Research Day 2018 featured posters and abstracts from 160 student entrants who have participated this academic year in faculty-led research, pursued student-led projects, or collaborated on team projects with graduate students and faculty...

SMU Football holds 2018 Spring Game on Saturday, April 14

SMU Forum 4/12 8:37A Kathleen Tibbetts

The SMU Mustang football team, along with head coach Sonny Dykes , will demonstrate a tougher, more physical defensive game during the 2018 Spring Game on Saturday, April 14 . The scrimmage begins at...

Anthony Elia named Bridwell Foundation Endowed Librarian, director of Bridwell Library

SMU Forum 4/12 7:37A Kathleen Tibbetts

Anthony Elia has been named J.S. Bridwell Foundation Endowed Librarian and director of Bridwell Library in SMU’s Perkins School of Theology , effective June 1, 2018 . He succeeds retiring director Roberta Schaafsma , who has served in that role...

SMU Human Resources shares the latest on the ePerformance management system

SMU Forum 4/12 6:44A Kathleen Tibbetts

Look for the Performance Management section in Employee Self-Service at My.SMU. SMU’s ePerformance performance management system is now available for all benefit-eligible University staff members,...

University Park approves pilot program for bike sharing

SMU Community & Neighborhood News 4/11 10:43A Sarah Hanan

University Park approved a nine-month pilot program March 20 allowing permitted bike sharing companies to operate in the city. As part of the program, dockless bikes may be ridden anywhere in...

Debunking DIY Lice Treatments: Here's Why They Arent Effective

SMU BubbleLife iReporter 4/10 4:50A Riley Heruska

Just like weve learned that putting butter on burns is a terrible idea, science continues to reveal that homemade head lice treatments typically arent the most effective. Although wed all love to...

Explorer who discovered early human relative,

SMU News 4/10 4:40A

Summary: Lee R. Berger, an award-winning researcher who discovered two new species of early human relatives, will discuss one of those species during a lecture titled, “Almost Human, the astonishing tale of the Homo naledi,” from 6-7:30 p.m. on...

Wanderlust 108: A Mindful Triathlon for a Healthy Mind and Body

SMU BubbleLife iReporter 4/8 10:00P Rita Cook

Billed as the only mindful triathlon in Dallas, this is an experience unlike any other. If you are up for a 5k run/walk or just want to dance to some soulful music and practice your yoga poses this...