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‘Dark Shadows’ Video Game Lights Up Human Trafficking Research at SMU
by Lance Murray | Jun 22, 2023
SMU's new federally funded data warehouse will feature a unique component—a video game called "Dark Shadows"—to help researchers extract and “clean” relevant human trafficking information from the U.S. Department of Justice’s press releases, such as victims' and perpetrators' names and crime locations.
by Lance Murray |
Jun 12, 2023
Stream and Project Destined will provide a nine-week, work-based training program to 12 students attending UT Dallas, SMU, Texas A&M University, University of North Texas at Dallas, and Texas Christian University. Students in the program will compete against each other in groups to present live real estate deals to industry leaders.
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by Lance Murray |
May 11, 2023
Julie Diaz, who most recently served as the foundation's executive vice president and COO, will take the reins from Matthew Randazzo as he departs to take the helm of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation.
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by Glenn Hunter |
May 5, 2023
Global Silicon Valley’s Michael Moe is teaming up with Hoque Global CEO Mike Hoque on the inaugural SMU+GSV Mission Summit in May. GSV recently moved its headquarters from Northern California to downtown Dallas' historic Adolphus building.
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A scene from the George W. Bush Presidential Center dedication ceremony on April 26, 2013. [Video still: GWBPC]
The George W. Bush Center Is Marking Its 10th Anniversary with a Week of Free Admission, and SMU Is in on the Celebration
by David Seeley | Apr 28, 2023
The George W. Bush Presidential Center opened its doors on the Southern Methodist University campus on May 1, 2013. In the decade since, nearly 2 million visitors from all over the world have come to explore it. To mark its 10th anniversary, the center is offering free reserved admission to the Presidential Museum from April 29 through May 4—and SMU is doing its own celebration of a decade of impact in hosting the center.
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by Lance Murray |
Apr 28, 2023
Teresa Lenling has been named as director of the George W. Bush Presidential Museum, a role in which she will drive all facets of the Bush Museum’s programs and lines of business, the George W....
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by David Seeley |
Apr 27, 2023
Ah, the dreaded group text. It "dings" on your phone with the promise of a one-to-one message—only to reveal that a few, several, or a dozen-plus recipients will now be dinging you to death. To solve that, a new Dallas-based startup called Brodkast has launched a free-to-use private group messaging app. It's like sending a BCC email, except "cooler" and "faster," says Founder Natasha August.
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by Lance Murray |
Apr 6, 2023
Paul S. Krueger has been named the new dean of the College of Engineering at The University of North Texas, effective June 1.
“The College of Engineering is home to some of UNT’s fastest growing programs, and I am excited to see the college continue to thrive under Dr....
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From Ideas to Impact: SMU’s Research and Innovation Week Demonstrates the Power of Innovation
by Lance Murray | Mar 14, 2023
Running from March 20-25 on the SMU campus, research and innovation will be on full display.
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by Lance Murray |
Mar 3, 2023
Knox has several decades of noted leadership experience in amusement parks, the restaurant industry, and oil & gas, having served as the general partner, CEO, or chairman of multiple companies. The prominent alumnus and longtime SMU supporter said he hopes his support of the university’s campaign, SMU Ignited: Boldly Shaping Tomorrow, will encourage others to participate.
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by Lance Murray |
Feb 17, 2023
Some of the top chemists from around the world are convening in Dallas today through Monday at Southern Methodist University for the 28th Austin Symposium on Molecular Structure and Dynamics at Dallas.
SMU said the conference attracted more than 122 chemists from 14 countries. The conference theme of the symposium is “Spectroscopy Meets Theory.”...
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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Feb 7, 2023
Data scientist has been called the sexiest job of the 21st century, according to the Harvard Business Review, which noted last summer that the job is "more in demand than ever with employers and recruiters."
SMU's partnership with edX aims to give students more ways to pursue data science education in a way that makes the most sense for them.
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Ericsson’s Kevin Zvokel on 10 Hot Consumer Trends, His Company’s ‘Factory of the Future’ in Lewisville, and More
by Quincy Preston and David Seeley | Jan 19, 2023
Ericsson's new report, "10 Hot Consumer Trends: Life in a Climate-Impacted Future," is packed with insights on what consumers—including those in DFW—believe is looming on the way to the 2030s.
We spoke with Kevin Zvokel, head of networks for Plano-based Ericsson North America, about both the report and his company's innovative impact across North Texas.
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by Lance Murray |
Jan 13, 2023
SMU said that Nader Jalili is an innovative leader and researcher, known for bringing the resources of engineering education and research to undergraduate and graduate students, industry partners, and community outreach programs.
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by Lance Murray |
Dec 9, 2022
The North Texas Commercial Real Estate Hall of Fame will welcome two visionaries in 2023, Ray W. Washburne, president of Highland Park Village, and Rex Glendenning, founder and owner of Rex Real Estate.
Former Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price will receive the Industry Service Award for her contributions advancing the commercial real estate industry through her efforts in economic development, mobility, infrastructure and private-public partnerships....
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by David Seeley |
Dec 2, 2022
If you've driven past SMU's Gerald J. Ford Stadium on Mockingbird Lane, you may have noticed it's more or less horseshoe-shaped, with no end zone on the stadium's southern end.
Not for long. SMU broke ground today on a fancier home corral for the SMU Mustangs football team—putting the first digs on a $100 million, 192,500-square-foot end zone expansion.
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