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Meet the seniors behind SMU’s highest honor; the “M” Award recipients

Mon, 11 May 2026 08:57:19 Z

(The Daily Campus News) Southern Methodist University celebrated the annual Hilltop Excellence Awards on Saturday, April 24. The “M” Award, the highest recognition bestowed upon students, was awarded to 10 senior recipients. According to SMU Student Affairs , the award...

The Hilltop they built

Thu, 07 May 2026 04:00:03 Z

(The Daily Campus Arts & Culture) Black Students, faculty, staff and alumni in sparkling gowns and pressed suits strut the red carpet as they enter the Hughes-Trigg Ballroom for the 15th annual Association of Black Students’ Black Excellence Ball. Over dinner, attendees share...

The Hilltop they built

Thu, 07 May 2026 04:00:03 Z

(The Daily Campus News) Black Students, faculty, staff and alumni in sparkling gowns and pressed suits strut the red carpet as they enter the Hughes-Trigg Ballroom for the 15th annual Association of Black Students’ Black Excellence Ball. Over dinner, attendees share...

A chapter finished and a new book being written

Wed, 06 May 2026 04:00:04 Z

(The Daily Campus News) When Zoey Hess graduates with degrees in business management and psychology, 15 of her friends and family from Houston will be in the stands of Ford Stadium to cheer her on, something that wasn’t possible before this year. In fact, that’s 11 more...

The DIG: A gym for the mind

Sat, 02 May 2026 05:00:11 Z

(The Daily Campus News) The Deason Innovation Gym, more commonly known by its acronym, the DIG, is an on-campus maker-space for all students at Southern Methodist University. Located in the basement of Caruth Hall, it offers a variety of tools. Kylah Bergan, the head of...

3 DART member cities to hold withdrawal elections Saturday

Fri, 01 May 2026 20:10:43 Z

(NBC Dallas-Fort Worth) Election Information: May 2, 2026 Election Day is Saturday, May 2, 2026. See all races by county: Collin , Dallas , Denton , Tarrant . Results will be updated after 7 p.m. Saturday. Polls are open on Election Day from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. If you re in...

State Senator to host public education town hall in Fort Worth

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:15:42 Z

(NBC Dallas-Fort Worth) The newest state lawmaker representing Tarrant County is holding a community town hall focused on public education. State Sen. Rehmet will speak and join a panel of local education leaders, including a current Fort Worth ISD teacher and board of...

Flyers targeting President Hartzell spread across campus in response to new ‘Institutional Neutrality’ policy

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:23:24 Z

(The Daily Campus News) Flyers of President Jay Hartzell with the slogan “Speech for Zion, not for thee” were spread across campus late Wednesday night following Hartzell’s institution of a campus neutrality policy. The party responsible for creating and distributing the...

Carving out community on the water

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:00:40 Z

(The Daily Campus News) While most students are still asleep, members of the SMU water ski team are already out on the lake. By sunrise, the boat is in the water, coffee is in hand and the first skier is getting ready to go. “We practice very early in the morning… usually...

Beyond the balance sheet: Liliana Hickman-Riggs

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:40:51 Z

(The Daily Campus News) When SMU professor Liliana Hickman-Riggs walks into a packed Cox lecture hall, all eyes go to her outfit of the day. Hickman-Riggs, often called LHR by students, stands around five feet tall. She is frequently seen in a mini dress featuring velvet,...