First Tate Lecture of the year with Fareed Zakaria, Anne Applebaum and George Will

The Daily Campus News 10/9 5:39A Linus Watt, Contributor

The first lecture of the year kicked the Tate series off with a conversation between Political columnist and Pulitzer-winning author Anne Applebaum and Pulitzer-winning political commentator and author Dr. George Will, moderated by CNN’s Fareed...

15 million yards from home: The Aussie punter taking over the hilltop

The Daily Campus News 10/7 1:46A Tyler Welch, Sports Editor

Although he’s entering a third season on the Hilltop, Wade McSparron still feels like a fish out of water. At 28, McSparron is the oldest member of SMU’s football team. McSparron was born and raised...

Driver charged in crash that killed SMU student had BAC nearly 4 times legal limit: expert

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 10/2 4:46A Jane Harper, Staff Writer | The

A Dallas woman charged with killing a Southern Methodist University student in a crash on a Central Expressway feeder road had nearly four times the legal limit of alcohol in her blood after the...

Neiman Marcus releases renderings of NorthPark store upgrades

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 10/2 1:17A Laura Harris

Neiman Marcus closed its downtown Dallas flagship store on Wednesday , September 30, which had stood there for more than 110 years. Leaders said the closure brings new beginnings, and they released renderings of upgrades at the NorthPark store....

Jennings becomes SMU's career passing leader as No. 22 Mustangs overcome MO State

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 9/28 2:56A Stephen Hawkins | The Associated

Kevin Jennings threw for 464 yards to become SMU’s career passing leader as the No. 22 Mustangs overcame an early 10-point deficit for a 34-24 win over Missouri State and the coach who used to be his offensive coordinator. “Absolutely fantastic,”...

SMU’s win over Missouri State in photos

The Daily Campus News 9/26 8:42P Jack Larsen, Contributor

Gallery * 11 Photos Jack Larsen Peruna, SMU’s human mascot, modeled after the live miniature pony, runs down Bishop Boulevard ahead of SMU’s home matchup against Missouri State at Gerald J. Ford...

SMU welcomes students’ families with fun events at Family Weekend 2026

The Daily Campus News 9/25 4:14A Gianella Racciatti, Contributor

Every fall, SMU dedicates a weekend to inviting families to experience campus life and connect with students and the university community. One of the most significant and beloved traditions on campus, this year’s Family Weekend falls on Sept....

By the numbers: SMU volleyball thriving through 10 matches

The Daily Campus News 9/23 3:00A Tyler Welch, Sports Editor

For the second week in a row, SMU volleyball is No. 5 in the American Volleyball Coaches Association poll, the highest mark in program history. It is well deserved; under head coach Sam Erger, the Mustangs are making waves across the Division I...

SMU considering nicotine ban on campus

The Daily Campus News 9/17 7:26A Tyler Welch, Sports Editor

A potential campus-wide nicotine ban is being discussed by SMU administrators. The Daily Campus received a statement from SMU administrators on Tuesday, Sept. 15, regarding a proposed policy that would prohibit the usage of nicotine and tobacco...

No. 16 SMU's visit to No. 23 Louisville headlines ACC's Week 3 schedule

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 9/17 6:09A Aaron Beard | The Associated Pre

Things to watch this weekend in the Atlantic Coast Conference: Game of the week No. 16 SMU (2-0, 1-0 ACC) at No. 23 Louisville (1-1, 0-0), Saturday, 2:30 p.m. CT (ESPN2) This is an early matchup of the teams picked to be the top contender to...

SMU fans face extreme heat at home opener

The Daily Campus News 9/15 8:59A Neely Davis and Ariadne Aramayo

On Saturday, Sept. 12, the SMU Mustangs defeated the UC Davis Aggies at their first home football game, as temperatures reached nearly 100 degrees Fahrenheit in Gerald J. Ford Stadium by kickoff at 3...

From the archives: The Daily Campus coverage of 9/11

The Daily Campus News 9/11 7:01A Gianna La Fond, Audience Engagem

In remembrance of the tragedies that occurred on Sept. 11, 2001, The Daily Campus looks through past coverage to examine how the attacks affected the SMU community. These stories display the aftermath...

LIVE: Trump expected to speak at day one of Dallas RNC

The Daily Campus News 9/9 10:10A Mary Moses, Politics Beat Report

The Republican National Convention kicks off Wednesday at American Airlines Center in Dallas, marking the first day of the two-day event ahead of the November midterm elections. President Donald Trump is expected to speak on day one alongside...

SMU powers down Florida State in season opener

The Daily Campus News 9/8 6:24A Tyler Welch, Sports Editor

Florida State’s stadium lost power 20 minutes before kickoff, but SMU football waited until its final drive to pull the plug on the Seminoles in a 27-24 win Monday, Sept. 7. The No. 19 Mustangs opened their season with a victory over the 1-0...

Dallas County Elections Department hosts Volunteer Deputy Registrar Class at SMU

The Daily Campus News 9/2 11:17A Mary Moses, Politics Reporter

The Dallas County Elections Department hosted a volunteer deputy registrar class at Hughes-Trigg on Tuesday, Sept. 1 in efforts to encourage student involvement in the upcoming elections. The class...