HP Town Council Designates R. Gerald Turner Day
The Highland Park Town Council presented a proclamation honoring Dr. Turner’s career at SMU and the contributions he and his wife, Gail O. Turner, have made to the community.
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Happenings on the Hill
Austin Hickle had something of an epiphany last summer: If college campuses were going to return successfully to on-campus learning in fall 2020, student engagement would be crucial to compliance with COVID-19 safety protocols.
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Elizabeth Loboa Named New SMU Provost
Elizabeth Loboa will become SMU’s provost and vice president for academic affairs on July 6, 2020.
Read moreDon’t Forget: PCHPS Lunch Coming Up
We told you back in February that SMU president R. Gerald Turner would be the keynote speaker Park Cities Historic and
Read moreTurner, Dunagan Panel Voice of Hope
SMU president R. Gerald Turner and Highland Park Presbyterian Church pastor Bryan Dunagan will speak on a panel for Voice of Hope at
Read moreSMU Opens New Chi-O House This Month
“Chi Omega, you’ll agree, it’s the best sorority!” OK, now that the chants are out of my head, allow me
Read moreConstruction Commencement Ceremony Set
The Highland Park Town Council has been discussing Town Hall renovation plans for many moons, and now they’re ready to
Read moreSMU President Turner to Speak at Young Alumni Breakfast
SMU president R. Gerald Turner will speak at next week’s Dallas Young Alumni breakfast. His topic will analyze SMU’s impact
Read moreSMU Fires Athletic Director Steve Orsini
Only a few weeks after welcoming new head basketball coach Larry Brown, SMU athletic director Steve Orsini has been fired,
Read moreGerald, What’s That You Said About Alcohol?
I really didn’t understand the quote by SMU President R. Gerald Turner regarding the alcohol props on the ballot in University Park this November. “I
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