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Logos of the nine participating organizations for this year's SMU Meadows Intern Fellowship program

SMU Meadows Intern Fellowship Program Expands, Doubling Paid Internships in Year Two

Advertising Art Art History Corporate Communication and Public Affairs Creative Computation Dance Film & Media Arts Journalism Music Theatre Students will gain paid, hands-on experience, industry mentorship, and professional connections with nine leading Dallas arts and media organizations during the program’s second run.

January 28, 2026

Cover of SMU Look spring/summer 2025 issue

Student Journalists Win Prestigious National Awards From Associated Collegiate Press

Students Journalism Members of "The Daily Campus" and "SMU Look" magazine earned six awards and numerous honorable mentions across reporting, writing, photography and art categories from the ACP.

November 19, 2025

Meadows on the Mic: Mari Sato – Fashion Media, SMU-LOOK and Forbes

Students Journalism Senior Mari Sato talks to us about her experience studying Fashion Media at SMU Meadows, internships, and her dream job in fashion.

November 12, 2025

Meadows on the Mic: Taylor Good – SMU-TV and The New York Times

Students Journalism Journalism major Taylor Good shares her experience with SMU-TV, interning for The New York Times and being President of the SMU chapter of the Association of Black Journalists.

October 08, 2025

Alumni Spotlight: Cynthia McLaughlin

Alumni Journalism Journalism alum Cynthia McLaughlin (B.A. '17) was prepared for the high-stakes pace of her career in broadcast news and communications during her time at Meadows.

September 08, 2025

Headshots of the nine new full-time faculty members at Meadows School of the Arts

Meadows Welcomes Nine New Faculty Members for the 2025-26 Academic Year

Faculty Art Art History Journalism Music Theatre Join us in welcoming nine new faculty members to Meadows, in divisions ranging from music and art to theatre and journalism, and learn more about these new members of our community.

August 26, 2025

A screenshot of one of the AEJMC award-winning articles from SMU's news magazine "The DC"

SMU Student Journalists Win Multiple National Magazine Awards From AEJMC

Students Journalism The students took home five national awards from the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC)’s 2025 Magazine Media Division Student Magazine Contest.

August 21, 2025

Meadows on the Move: Students Embrace Transformative Summer Opportunities Around the Globe

Students Advertising Art Arts Management and Arts Entrepreneurship Dance Journalism Music SMU Meadows students have been pursuing a variety of opportunities all over the world this summer, from impressive internships and international programs to leading young artists and producing their own work.

July 11, 2025

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Student Journalists Win 23 Awards Across Reporting and Creative Categories at Local, Regional and National Levels

Students Journalism All three of SMU Meadows’ student media outlets took home honors from the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association and Society of Professional Journalists’ Mark of Excellence Awards.

June 06, 2025

Meadows on the Mic: Eric Dickerson – NFL Hall of Fame

Students Journalism CCPA student Carson Richards interviews SMU football legend and NFL Hall of Famer Eric Dickerson.

June 03, 2025

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Division of Journalism Launches Two Industry Trips to New York City This Spring

Students Journalism Journalism and Fashion Media students recently had the opportunity to visit NYC as part of two networking trips featuring in-depth access to media outlets and fashion companies.

May 28, 2025

Graduates throw their caps in the air following the degree recognition ceremony

Class of 2025 Graduates Celebrated in SMU Meadows Degree Recognition Ceremony

Campus Advertising Art Art History Arts Management and Arts Entrepreneurship Corporate Communication and Public Affairs Creative Computation Creative Technology Dance Film & Media Arts Journalism Music Theatre Meadows faculty and staff, along with family and friends of the graduates, celebrated the Class of 2025 in Saturday’s Degree Recognition Ceremony.

May 19, 2025

Meadows on the Mic: Susan Miller – Communications and National Defense

Students Corporate Communication and Public Affairs Journalism CCPA major Chase Schoellhorn interviews Meadows alum Susan Miller, whose career includes working with Barbara Walters, the CIA and Amazon.

May 15, 2025

Senior Spotlight: Mikaila Neverson

Students Corporate Communication and Public Affairs Journalism Meadows' new Senior Spotlight series kicks off by highlighting Mikaila Neverson, a senior journalism major and CCPA minor who will be graduating with her B.A. this May.

April 07, 2025

Alumni Spotlight: Samantha Klaassen

Alumni Journalism Journalism and Fashion Media alum Samantha Klaassen (B.A. '18) utilized her education to carve out a career path in retail buying and merchandising.

March 24, 2025

Two alumni lead a Coffee and Conversations event on stage for Meadows students

New Internship Program Places Meadows Students in Paid Positions

Students Advertising Art Art History Corporate Communication and Public Affairs Creative Computation Film & Media Arts Journalism SMU Meadows’ new PMC Intern Fellowship program subsidizes five paid internships for Meadows students at Dallas-based arts, communication and media organizations.

March 07, 2025

Meadows on the Mic: Jamie Lam – Transfer Student and Journalism Major

Students Journalism Jamie Lam is a senior journalism major who originally started her education in California before transferring to SMU Meadows.

February 06, 2025

Meadows on the Mic: Jessica Silverstein – Fashion Media Student

Students Journalism Jessica Silverstein is a junior Fashion Media major and student worker for the SMU Meadows Marketing team.

December 11, 2024

Alumni Spotlight: Gloria Salinas

Alumni Journalism Journalism alum Gloria Salinas (B.A. '10) utilized Meadows' core journalism teachings to enhance her current career in economic development.

December 02, 2024

Student Journalists Win 13 Prestigious National Journalism Awards

Students Journalism Students from Meadows’ Division of Journalism have recently won numerous national journalism awards including honors across newspaper, magazine and digital platforms.

November 06, 2024

Cover art for season two of the podcast "The Unforgotten"

Journalism Professor Teams Up with Grad Student for True Crime Podcast

Faculty Journalism Journalism professor Charlie Scudder and graduate student Monika Watkins will be launching new episodes of a true crime podcast on October 14.

October 11, 2024

Meadows on the Mic: Cristin Espinosa - Content Strategist at SMU Meadows

Alumni Arts Management and Arts Entrepreneurship Journalism Cristin Espinosa ('20 Journalism, Arts Management) is currently the Content Strategist for the SMU Meadows Marketing team and a Meadows alum.

September 27, 2024

Alumni Spotlight: Nicole Jacobsen Mayberry

Alumni Advertising Journalism Journalism and advertising alum Nicole Jacobsen Mayberry (B.A. ’11) leveraged her dual degrees to carve a path for herself in the world of sports marketing.

September 23, 2024

Meadows Admission Ambassadors pose with Assistant Dean for Recruitment Ryan Cole

Campus Visitors Receive Warm Welcome From Meadows’ Student Ambassadors

Students Advertising Art Art History Arts Management and Arts Entrepreneurship Corporate Communication and Public Affairs Creative Computation Creative Technology Dance Film & Media Arts Journalism Music Theatre Meadows Admission Ambassadors are often the first face many people see upon visiting the school and work hard to make a positive impact on visitors’ campus experiences.

September 13, 2024

Meadows has 17 new faculty members joining for the 2024-25 academic year.

Meadows Welcomes 12 Full-Time, 5 Visiting New Faculty Members for 2024-25

Faculty Advertising Art Dance Film & Media Arts Journalism Music Theatre Join us in welcoming 17 new faculty members to Meadows, in divisions ranging from art and advertising to dance and theatre, and learn more about these new members of our community.

September 06, 2024

Alum-Run Talent Agency Powers Political Ads Ahead of Election Season

Alumni Advertising Journalism Meadows alum Mary Collins (B.F.A. ’79) built her own talent agency from the ground up and now lends talent to a host of opportunities, including political ads.

July 25, 2024

A Meadows alum helps mentor a current student.

Meadows Mentor Program Provides Students with Professional Advice and Guidance

Alumni Advertising Art Art History Arts Management and Arts Entrepreneurship Corporate Communication and Public Affairs Creative Computation Dance Film & Media Arts Journalism Music Theatre The new mentorship program created by the Office of Alumni and Career Success pairs current students with alumni and other volunteers who are willing to share career advice.

May 22, 2024

Student journalists work on the set of SMU-TV's Hilltop Now news program.

Student Journalists Earn Numerous Awards in Local, Regional and National Competitions

Students Journalism Student journalists across all three student-run media groups in the Division of Journalism – SMU Daily Campus, SMU Look, and SMU-TV – have received awards for their work during the 2023-24 academic year.

May 01, 2024

Fashion Media student Tyler Martin assists on the set of a editorial fashion feature shoot.

Fashion Media’s Styling Course Provides Industry Experience for Students

Campus Journalism Students enrolled in the Styling & Visual Culture fashion media class learn about the five primary areas of styling and how history and culture both play a part in this multifaceted art form.

April 26, 2024

Alumni Spotlight: Jamal Story

Alumni Dance Journalism Dance and journalism alum Jamal Story (B.F.A., B.A. ’99) is a successful dancer and choreographer with concert tours and Broadway shows under his belt, as well as two published novels.

April 01, 2024

Alumni Spotlight: Saniha Aziz

Alumni Journalism Journalism alum Saniha Aziz (B.A. '19) shares how the hands-on, experiential learning in her program gave her the tools to succeed in the professional world.

March 04, 2024

Meadows theatre students perform in one of the many stage productions put on each school year.

Meadows Students Reflect on Their Goals and Aspirations for Spring 2024

Students Journalism Music Theatre Students are focusing on pursuing personal and academic goals, as well as self-care, during the new year.

January 21, 2024

Alum Ross Rayburn (B.A. '93) is the Lead Instructor for Yoga and Meditation at Peloton.

Alumni Spotlight: Ross Rayburn

Alumni Journalism Journalism alum Ross Rayburn (B.A. '93) shares how Meadows impacted his career path as both an author and fitness instructor of yoga and meditation.

January 16, 2024

Meadows alumni throw their caps into the air at graduation.

Once a Mustang: Alumni Return to Meadows as Faculty and Staff Members

Faculty Dance Journalism Music More than 20 Meadows alumni are currently employed in the school; hear about what drew them back to Meadows and their experience as an alum-turned-faculty member.

December 21, 2023

Five Student Organizations that Build Community and Creativity

Students Corporate Communication and Public Affairs Journalism Theatre From a theatre group to a public relations society, Meadows student organizations offer creative opportunities, networking and a sense of community.

December 19, 2023

Members of the Meadows 2050 Council gather for a meeting.

Meadows 2050 Council Advises School and Current Students on Strategy to Foster Success

Alumni Advertising Art Art History Arts Management and Arts Entrepreneurship Corporate Communication and Public Affairs Creative Computation Creative Technology Dance Film & Media Arts Journalism Music Theatre The alumni advisory group strengthens the Meadows community through mentoring, career guidance and strategic planning for the future of the school and its students.

December 18, 2023

Learn Beyond the Classroom with SMU Meadows' Student Media Opportunities

Students Journalism There are multiple outlets for students of all majors and interests to hone their writing, photography and video skills.

December 06, 2023

How SMU Meadows' Internship Program with The Dallas Morning News Shapes Students’ Futures

Students Journalism Since the internship launched in 2019, it has led students to impressive career and educational opportunities, from working at NPR to getting accepted into the country’s top graduate schools.

November 29, 2023

Alumni Spotlight: Alan Rose

Alumni Film & Media Arts Journalism Film & Media Arts and Journalism alum Alan Rose (B.A. ’10) explains how his combined passions for television, news and community service transformed his career path.

November 27, 2023

Alum Garrett Haake (B.A. '07) is an NBC news correspondent in Washington, D.C.

Alumni Spotlight: Garrett Haake

Alumni Journalism Journalism alum Garrett Haake (B.A. ’07) reflects on how his Meadows experience gave him the skills and confidence to secure his career as an NBC news correspondent.

October 30, 2023

Theatre students perform a dance number during a spring play production.

Meadows Holds Showstopping Amount of Multi-Major Students

Students Advertising Art Art History Arts Management and Arts Entrepreneurship Corporate Communication and Public Affairs Creative Computation Dance Film & Media Arts Journalism Music Theatre With over 45 majors represented by students in the Meadows School of the Arts this academic year, it is one of SMU’s most educationally diverse schools.

October 06, 2023

Alumni Spotlight: Willow Blythe-Carroll

Alumni Journalism Journalism alum Willow Blythe-Carroll (B.A., '13) learned to think creatively and explore bold ways of communication during her time at Meadows, which led to her establishing her company, Weaving Wisdom.

September 25, 2023

Meadows welcome nearly 20 new faculty members for the 2023-24 academic year.

Meadows Welcomes 14 Full-Time, 5 Visiting New Faculty Members for 2023-24

Faculty Advertising Art Corporate Communication and Public Affairs Dance Film & Media Arts Journalism Music Theatre Join us in welcoming 19 new faculty members to Meadows, in divisions ranging from art and theatre to journalism and film, and learn more about these new members of our community.

September 08, 2023

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