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Reminiscing on the incredible SMU Class of 2026, by the numbers 🎓🎓

SMU paleontologist Michael Polcyn, collaborating with the Perot Museum and the American Museum of Natural History, has officially identified a 43-foot species of mosasaur named Tylosaurus rex.

Discovered in North Texas, the new species shows clear evidence of aggressive apex-predator violence and honors foundational work by 1960s SMU graduate student John Thurmond. Read the story here: https://bit.ly/4e8gYbL

This summer, our Mustangs are in offices, labs and clinics getting real work done. We're spending the next few weeks highlighting a few of them, starting with Elizabeth Olmos '28, a biochemistry major who spent her sophomore year observing surgeries and births at a real OB-GYN practice. First-gen, Pre-med and just getting started!

Read her story here: https://bit.ly/4vb5VEl

What a night at Ford Stadium! Thank you to Pro Football Hall of Famer and SMU legend Eric Dickerson for returning to the Hilltop to inspire our Class of 2026. His words were a reminder that the work you put in here matters long after you leave!

Countless late nights, big decisions and moments that shaped you. Congratulations, Class of 2026! You've earned every bit of this! 💙🐎

🚨 SMU Baccalaureate Update 🚨

We can’t wait to welcome all of our Mustang family and friends to the Hilltop for Baccalaureate tomorrow!

With so many loved ones joining us to celebrate, tickets are required for admission and seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. A live stream viewing space will be available in Mack Ballroom near McFarlin to help accommodate those unable to join us in McFarlin Auditorium. Following the ceremony, join your graduates outside McFarlin for the Rotunda Recessional as we kick off Commencement Weekend together!

Find ceremony details and the live stream here: https://bit.ly/49015kM

It’s gotten a little too quiet on the Hilltop… our Mustangs are officially locked in for Reading Days ahead of exams! 📚