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Hartzell said in an email Tuesday that he accepted an offer to serve as SMU’s next president beginning on June 1, replacing longtime President Gerald Turner. Hartzell has been president of UT Austin since 2020.

After a 2024 with outstanding performances (Mavs, Stars and SMU) and disappointments (Cowboys and Rangers),

Southern Methodist University in Dallas tried to declare its independence after the church voted to ban gay weddings and clergy in 2019.

The Mavs and the Stars shined bright. The Cowboys and Rangers, not so much. And SMU gave North Texas another team to root for.

University Park bans more than two unrelated people from living together. Residents say SMU students are violating the brothel law. Students say it's to cut housing costs

Penn State hounded SMU quarterback Kevin Jennings into three first-half turnovers, including a pair of ill-advised throws in the first half that DeLuca and Rojas converted into Pick-6s to give the Nittany Lions a lead they never came close to squandering.

SMU's Kevin Jennings is the only quarterback starting for his hometown team in the 12-team College Football Playoff. Jennings and SMU play at Penn State with second-year starter Drew Allar. That is the only first-round CFP game with both starters at their original schools.

Southern Methodist University, the University of Texas and some local high school football teams are making waves — even as the Cowboys continue to disappoint.

Founded in 1980, the institute has helped the city leverage insights from the humanities in practical ways.

No. 12 Southern Methodist will face No. 5 Penn State in the opening round of the College Football Playoff after edging Alabama in the final rankings.

SMU had no problems handling the jump to the Atlantic Coast Conference. Now the No. 8 Mustangs will look to complete an unbeaten run through the ACC in their inaugural season when they face perennial conference power Clemson on Saturday night in Charlotte.

University Park residents say SMU students are violating the city's brothel law zoning ordinance.