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Meet the inaugural graduating cohort of SMU’s Master of Arts in Arts and Nonprofit Leadership (ANPL) program! 🎓

Lora Clack: “I’ve gained the freedom to pursue a new career path that combines my passion for social impact, creativity and leadership to create meaningful change on a larger and broader scale.”

Allison Heishman: “The ANPL master’s program has given me a new perspective on my work in nonprofit theatre, helping me see it as a connected ecosystem where the art, the audience, the messaging and the funding all inform one another.”

Sheridan Skurupey: “I have absolutely enjoyed my time in the ANPL program. The program has been incredibly well-rounded, and each professor has added so much value.”

Tonya Wilson: “One of the biggest things I realized during the program is my passion for helping small to mid-sized arts organizations grow and thrive.”

Kate Walker: “What I found was not only a deeper understanding of nonprofit leadership and strategy, but also meaningful friendships, renewed confidence and excitement about the possibilities ahead.”

Congratulations to our first ANPL graduates! We can’t wait to see what comes next for this remarkable group of leaders. Learn more about the program here: https://buff.ly/WKdqQGm

On the latest episode of "Meadows on the Mic," CCPA senior Bella Putnam (B.A. ’27) interviews Jane Becnel, a Meadows alumna and marketing associate for the Dallas Cowboys organization.

They discuss Becnel’s time at SMU Meadows studying public affairs and strategic communications, and what her career is like today in sports marketing. Listen to the podcast here: 🎧 https://buff.ly/lUsB6Ew

What a special day! 🎓 We can't help but look back at more photos from our May 2026 commencement. We're so proud of you, Meadows Mustangs!

This Throwback Thursday, still thinking about SMU Theatre’s amazing production of Annie Baker’s "The Antipodes." Take a glimpse at some memorable moments onstage and behind the scenes! The show turned a writers’ room into a surreal, intimate exploration of storytelling, where fiction kept slipping into reality.

We're so proud of the cast and creative team for bringing this show to life. So much talent at Meadows!

Congratulations to 2026 graduates Grace Williams (Journalism and Fashion Media) and Molly Medeiros (Corporate Communication and Public Affairs, who have been selected for the inaugural U.S. Chamber of Commerce New Fight for Free Enterprise Fellowship in Washington, D.C. 👏

Chosen through a highly competitive process, Grace and Molly will join a select cohort of emerging communications professionals, gaining hands-on experience in storytelling, policy communication, and advocacy while working alongside industry leaders at one of the nation’s leading business organizations.

SMU Meadows was one of only two schools in the country invited to partner with the U.S. Chamber on this new initiative. We can't wait to see the impact these talented graduates make!

Read more here: https://buff.ly/tDabyGA

At SMU Meadows, creativity lives in every corner! From rehearsal studios and art galleries to film sets and computer labs, this is where we learn, collaborate, and create together. This is the place we call home.

We're entering an exciting new chapter for SMU Meadows School of the Arts! We're officially launching our Division of Design, bringing together Creative Computation, the Master of Arts in Design and Innovation (MADI), and SMU Guildhall under one innovative umbrella.

United by a shared commitment to creativity, design, innovation, and technology, these three programs form a dynamic ecosystem where art, human-centered design, computation, and interactive media converge to prepare students for the opportunities and challenges of the future.

We are thrilled to begin this journey together and look forward to shaping the future of design, technology, and creative leadership at SMU.

to an unforgettable night at the Meyerson when Broadway legend and Meadows Award honoree Brian Stokes Mitchell joined our Symphony Orchestra and Choirs. What a magical evening of performances, which helped support our talented graduate and undergraduate students through the Meadows Impact Scholarship Fund. Grateful to everyone who made it possible!

The students in SMU's Master of Management in International Arts Management (MMIAM) program had an incredible trip to Beijing! Students visited the Great Wall, Temple of Heaven, and the Forbidden City.

They also participated in the Digital Tourism Conference at Peking University and learned about China's cultural heritage, history, and cuisine. Building meaningful relationships with local guides and fellow students made the trip unforgettable!