Southern Methodist University

Southern Methodist University (also known as SMU) is a private, coeducational Methodist-affiliated university in University Park, Texas, (an enclave of Dallas). Founded in 1911 by the United Methodist Church, SMU currently operates campuses in Dallas, Plano, and Taos, New Mexico.

University facts

The University?s first president, Robert S. Hyer, selected Harvard Red and Yale University Blue as the school colors to symbolize SMU?s high standards.

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In the television show Dallas the character of Lucy Ewing was a student at Southern Methodist University, and several scenes were shot on location in the main quad.

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Dallas Hall is registered in the National Registry of Historic Places. A scene from Born on the Fourth of July was shot around the exterior of the west wing of Dallas Hall. Designed after the Rotunda at the University of Virginia, Dallas Hall opened its doors in 1915 and housed the entire University as well as a bank and a barbershop. Because Dallas Hall was built on a hill, SMU was nicknamed ?The Hilltop.? The University seal is on the floor under the Rotunda.

Related Topics:
Born on the Fourth of July - University of Virginia

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The university is home to the Edwin L. Cox School of Business which houses a nationally ranked MBA graduate program. SMU also houses Research Center for Advanced Manufacturing in the Mechanical Engineering Department which is extensively funded by government agencies and industry. This center is headed by Dr. Radovan Kovacevic.

Related Topics:
Research Center for Advanced Manufacturing - Mechanical Engineering - Dr. Radovan Kovacevic

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