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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

Students interact with digital project at creative computation showcase.

Creative Computation Showcase to Highlight Interdisciplinary Art and Innovation at Meadows

Events Art Creative Computation Music From sound-reactive installations to glow-in-the-dark sculptures, attendees will experience interactive projects from students in the Creative Computation program and beyond.

November 24, 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

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 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

CCPA Major Maria Murad Begins Coveted Internship at Fisher Investments

Students Corporate Communication and Public Affairs Creative Computation Murad applied and was offered the internship last spring after a thorough vetting process.

September 05, 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

Alumni Spotlight: Emely Villeda-Principe

Alumni Creative Computation Creative Computation alum Emely Villeda-Principe (B.A. '17) fostered her love for the arts with her pursuit of engineering during her time at Meadows.

March 25, 2024

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

A Creative Computation student presents their project at a previous Showcase event.

Center of Creative Computation Fall Showcase Highlights Student Works

Students Creative Computation Creative Computation student Natalie Genato (B.A. '24) details the upcoming Student Showcase that will feature the work of over 70 students in the program.

November 21, 2023

What is Creative Technology?

Campus Creative Computation Creative Technology Explore the intersection of innovation and imagination through creative technology. From 3D visualization to brain-computer interfaces, creative tech is a catalyst for change in a tech-saturated world.

October 19, 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

Image of woman interacting with abstract virtual experience

Differences Between Creative Computing and Creative Technology

Campus Creative Computation Creative Technology Explore the connection between creativity and computer science. Learn about the differences between creative computing and creative technology.

March 10, 2023

Artwork from Ira Greenberg's genesis project on his new AI art platform.

NFT Podcast Interviews Professor Ira Greenberg on New AI Art Platform

Faculty Creative Computation Creative Technology Professor Greenberg was recently interviewed on the "Waiting to Be Signed" podcast to discuss his new AI art platform, Emergent Properties.

February 08, 2023

Ira Greenberg assisting a student at a computer

Professor Ira Greenberg Leads Groundbreaking Master’s Program Combining Coding and Creativity

Faculty Creative Computation Creative Technology SMU's MA in Creative Technology program blends design with NFTs, mixed reality, data visualization, and AI, empowering professionals for innovation.

January 30, 2023

Center of Creative Computation Presents Fall Showcase, November 30

Events Creative Computation Event features student-created video games, 3D animation and more

November 17, 2021

Creative Computation Showcase Goes Virtual, April 27

Students Creative Computation Featuring video games, interactive installations, performances and more

April 22, 2021

Creative Computing, 900lbs and the G.I. Bill

Creative Computation David Smith enrolled at SMU after 20 years in the military. With undergrad and graduate degrees in aeronautical science already in hand, the former helicopter pilot is now pursuing art and creative computing degrees at SMU Meadows, thanks to the G.I. Bill.

April 11, 2016

Protobyte, Creative Coding and Me

Creative Computation At first, writing code seemed out of reach. Now Brittni Watkins is earning her B.A. in creative computing

October 08, 2015

Teaching Swift

Creative Computation Meadows professor develops courses to help educators teach students how to develop apps

July 09, 2015

Meadows Alum Savannah Niles to Join Magic Leap, Groundbreaking “Cinematic Reality” Startup

Alumni Creative Computation Google invests $542 million into new venture

April 22, 2015

Double Major Accepted by Four Grad Schools

Art Creative Computation Katherine Habeck’s art and creative computing degrees, remarkable portfolio capture attention of top grad programs

April 17, 2015

SMU Receives $45 Million Gift from the Meadows Foundation, Largest Single Gift to University

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 gift, the largest in The Meadows Foundation’s history, includes $25 million to support goals and programs at the Meadows Museum

March 23, 2015

The 2013-14 Year at Meadows School of the Arts in GIFs

Creative Computation Dance Journalism Music Theatre From the Brown Bag dance series to the Art Division hot molten bronze pour, a look back on the best GIFs of the 2013-14 academic year

June 18, 2014

2014 End-of-Year Awards Given to Outstanding Meadows Students and Faculty

Advertising Art Art History Arts Management and Arts Entrepreneurship Corporate Communication and Public Affairs Creative Computation Dance Film & Media Arts Journalism Music Theatre Recipients selected for awards from the University and from the Meadows School

May 05, 2014

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