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SMU's Dallas Hall [Photo courtesy of SMU]
3 Years Ahead of Schedule, SMU Raises More than $1.64B in Its ‘SMU Ignited’ Fundraising Campaign
by Lance Murray | May 13, 2025
SMU said that with more than 67,500 donors, volunteers, and supporters, the campaign surpassed its $1.5 billion goal three years ahead of schedule. The university joins several elite universities that have concluded fundraising campaigns totaling $1.5 billion or more—including fellow ACC members Stanford, Duke, and Miami.
by Quincy Preston |
Mar 29, 2024
From leading Fortune 500 companies to co-founding a space-themed startup and authoring a book on the power of education, Jim Keyes' extraordinary journey from humble beginnings to visionary leader embodies the "American Dream." The multifaceted philanthropist, artist, and pilot is set to receive the 2024 Folsom Award from the Methodist Health System Foundation for his significant contributions to business, education, and the community.
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