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The five-year MacArthur Fellowship recognizes Ron’s research on how Northern agriculture shaped economic growth and federal power in 19th-century America.
Through demos, webinars and ready-to-use prompts, Retail Ready tackles one real-world retail problem at a time — with no tech expertise required.
The North Texas-based foundation and educational drone developer Robolink teamed up for the 2026-27 Aerial Drone Competition. Student teams will compete at events where t...
The MassChallenge-run SMU Cox FinTech Accelerator will select up to 15 fintech startups for the annual program. The accelerator opened applications Oct. 6 and will accept...
The workforce development, training and staffing company offers a free six-month program that pairs compensation with real-world training. The program says it accepts few...

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Calendar: Not-to-Miss Events for Innovators in Dallas-Fort Worth

by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report | Oct 9, 2026

North Texas has plenty to see, hear, and watch. Here are our editors' picks. Plus, you'll find more selections to "save the date."

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Opportunities for North Texas Innovators

by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report | Oct 9, 2026

You'll find deadlines coming up for a new accelerator program; and many more opportunities.

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SMU Summit to Spotlight the Rise of the Chief Innovation Officer

by Lauren Lawley Head | Oct 8, 2026

The Dec. 11 event will feature more than two dozen speakers from companies such as Lockheed Martin, Caterpillar and Toyota North America. Organizers plan to make it an annual forum focusing on innovation strategy as the CInO role continues to grow.

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SMU and MassChallenge Launch Fintech Coalition and Accelerator

by Sandra Engelland | Oct 7, 2026

The MassChallenge-run SMU Cox FinTech Accelerator will select up to 15 fintech startups for the annual program. The accelerator opened applications Oct. 6 and will accept them through Nov. 19.

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Southern Methodist University historian Ariel Ron is one of 20 MacArthur Fellows this year. [Photo: John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation]

SMU Historian Ariel Ron Wins $800K MacArthur Fellowship ‘Genius Grant’

by John Egan | Sep 30, 2026

The five-year MacArthur Fellowship recognizes Ron’s research on how Northern agriculture shaped economic growth and federal power in 19th-century America.

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SMU Expert Tracks Growing Texas Reincorporation Wave

by John Egan | Sep 22, 2026

Cost savings, a new business court and friendlier laws in Texas are driving a shift away from Delaware — and North Texas stands to benefit.

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SMU Gets $19.3M from DOE to Adapt Oil-and-Gas Tech for Critical Minerals Mining

by Sandra Engelland | Sep 16, 2026

The U.S. Department of Energy awarded the money to SMU researcher Saeed Salehi for development of what is thought to be the world’s first synthetic mine inside an advanced drilling and sensing test facility.

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New Center Operated by Junior Achievement of Dallas and Richardson ISD Schools Students on Economic and Financial Literacy

by Sandra Engelland | Sep 15, 2026

A small-scale version of Richardson with storefronts and local landmarks serves as a centerpiece of economic and financial literacy education for fifth-and seventh-graders.

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