Air Force football game vs. Houston moving to Dallas due to Hurricane Ike Sep 11, 2008
The Air Force Academy's football game this Saturday against the University of Houston has been moved to Gerald J. Ford Stadium at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, and will start at 2:30 p.m. Central time, according to officials at Houston. The game was originally scheduled Saturday at 2:30 p.m. at John O'Quinn Field at Robertson Stadium in Houston, but alternate plans were made due to Hurricane Ike which is predicted to affect the Houston area this weekend. (Airforcesports.com)
Houston-Air Force game moved to Dallas Sep 11, 2008
Houston will now face Air Force in Gerald J. Ford Stadium on the Southern Methodist University campus. "After conferring with other University officials, we decided that, in the best interest and safety of our student-athletes and given the logistical issues for both Houston and Air Force, we are making the decision now so we can move ahead with the game Saturday," Houston athletic director Dave Maggard said. (FOX23.com, OK)
Bill would bolster SBA venture capital programs Sep 10, 2008
Members: Not Registered. for free extra services. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
Where they stand: Candidates' energy positions fuel debate Sep 10, 2008
It is hard to know how big an impact drilling in the OCS would have on energy costs, says Bruce Bullock, director of the Maguire Energy Institute at Southern Methodist University. It's unknown how much oil and natural gas is there, how accessible it is or how easy it would be to hook up to pipelines, he says. (USA Today -- Money)
Stoerner Enjoying Time In Broadcast Booth Sep 8, 2008
Arkansas game was offered on pay-per-view for the first time since 1999 when Arkansas played its season opener against Southern Methodist University. The cost to watch the game was $34. (HawgsIllustrated.com)
Fannie, Freddie takeover: All of us are 'left footing the bill' now Sep 8, 2008
He retired in 2007 as vice chairman and chief financial officer of Minneapolis-based U.S. Bancorp, after its merger with Firstar, where he had also been CFO.Education: MBA from Southern Methodist University; bachelor's from Oklahoma University. ABOUT HERB ALLISON. (USA Today -- Money)
Engineering Equality Sep 8, 2008
Before accepting the position, she had served for two years as a professor and chair of the Department of Environmental and Civil Engineering at Southern Methodist University in Dallas. Steinberg is the first external candidate given deanship at L.C. Smith in more than a century. (Daily Orange, NY)
Allison, Moffett Assume Reins from Mudd, Syron as Fannie, Freddie Seized Sep 8, 2008
Moffett got a bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Oklahoma in Norman in 1974 and a master's degree in economics the following year from Southern Methodist University in Dallas. Moffett joined U.S. Bancorp predecessor Star Banc Corp. in 1993 after leaving Bank of America, where he was a senior vice president. (Bloomberg -- US)
Half of cases dropped in polygamist raid Sep 5, 2008
Alleged sex abuse cases move quicklyJessica Dixon, a law professor who oversees the child advocacy clinic at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, said CPS cases do sometimes result in children quickly being dropped from court supervision, even after initial foster placement. But it doesn't happen often. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Palin is the star, Obama is the focus Sep 5, 2008
"If they can get people to think about who they feel most comfortable with, Republicans think John McCain is going to be the answer to that question," said Cal Jillson, a political scientist at Southern Methodist University in Dallas. Palin ridiculed Obama's experience as a community organizer in Chicago, mocked his penchant for high-flying rhetoric and even made fun of the fake Greek columns that lined the stage when Obama accepted the Democratic nomination last week. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Drunk Driving Suspect With 4 DWIs Kills Texas Newlyweds Sep 4, 2008
As the deputy approached the car on foot, Palacios sped off with his lights off and drove through a red light, striking a sport utility vehicle carrying five Southern Methodist University students. Palacios' car went airborne and crashed into the Clouets' SUV, crushing it and killing them at the scene, authorities said. (Fox News)
Hewitt to Coach in "Chairmen of the Boards" Charity Tournament Sep 3, 2008
Coaching alongside Coach Hewitt will be: Matt Doherty (Southern Methodist University), Seth Greenberg (Virginia Tech), Norm Roberts (St. John's), Jim Larranaga (George Mason), Tom Pecora (Hofstra), Bob McKillop (Davidson), Bobby Cremins (College of Charleston), and Lou Carnesecca, Len Elmore, and Billy Packer are also expected to make special guest appearances. (Ramblinwreck.com)
Suspect in deadly Texas wreck had 4 DWI arrests Sep 3, 2008
Uriel Perez Palacios raced away with his lights off early Monday and drove through a red light, striking an SUV carrying five Southern Methodist University students, said Dallas County sheriff's officials. His vehicle then went airborne before landing on top of German and Erika Clouet's vehicle as the couple, married a little more than a month, drove home from a movie date, authorities said. (AZCentral -- News)
Police Chase Ends In Deadly Crash Sep 2, 2008
A Dallas County Sheriffs Office spokeswoman says a sport-utility vehicle driven by a suspected drunken driver slammed into two other SUVs at the intersection of a U.S. 75 frontage road and Mockingbird Lane near Southern Methodist University. Two people in one of the SUVs that was struck were killed in the collision. (KWTX.com, TX)
With 20 pledges for 09, a look at who's left Sep 2, 2008
com covers Southern Methodist University athletics on the Scout ... comDate: Sep 1, 2008 With 15 pledges for its 2009 recruiting class and four grey shirts to also count against this class, Southern Methodist University first year head coach June Jones finds himself in a unique situation on the Hilltop. (CollegeInsiders.com)
* Milton Friedman: still stirring academia after all these years Aug 31, 2008
E Construction of the George W. Bush library, museum and research center is due to begin at the Southern Methodist University in Dallas next year. A 12,500-signature petition says the institute is utterly unacceptable. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Oil companies prepare for Gustav Aug 29, 2008
"It's likely that we'll see a 10 cents per gallon increase in gasoline in Texas and Louisiana prior to the storm's arrival," said Bruce Bullock, director of the Maguire Energy Institute at Southern Methodist University. Major utilities from across the region are holding teleconferences every day, preparing a joint response. (Florida Today)
Preview of SMU at Rice season opener Aug 29, 2008
com covers Southern Methodist University athletics on the Scout ... comDate: Aug 29, 2008 A lot will be on the line when Southern Methodist University travels to Houston to take on Rice in the season and conference opener for both teams. (CollegeInsiders.com)
Gustav threatens higher oil, gasoline prices Aug 28, 2008
"There will be some damage, but I don't think you'll see near the problems that we had" in 2005 if a similar storm hits, says Bruce Bullock, director of the Maguire Energy Institute at Southern Methodist University. While the price at the pump continues to drop in response to lower demand and oil costs, the pace of the decline has slowed in recent days. (USA Today -- Money)
Jones feels team is ready for season opener Aug 28, 2008
com covers Southern Methodist University athletics on the Scout ... Southern Methodist University new Head Coach June Jones feels its about that simple. (CollegeInsiders.com)
Tools Test Debunks 'Dumb Neanderthals' Theory Aug 27, 2008
"In contradiction to a 60-year assumption in archaeology, we've managed to show that Neanderthal stone tool technologies are no less efficient [in a number of respects] thanHomo sapiens'stone tool technologies. This suggests that Neanderthals did not go extinct because of inferior intellect or technology," said study author Metin I. Eren, a graduate student in archaeology at the University of Exeter in the United Kingdom, and in anthropology at Southern Methodist University, in Dallas. His team... (Washington Post)
Dallas Market Center searches for Next Big Thing Aug 27, 2008
Dallas Market Center searches for Next Big Thing - Dallas Business Journal. Members: Not Registered. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
Audio of Emmanuel Sanders about Rice Aug 27, 2008
com covers Southern Methodist University athletics on the Scout ... comDate: Aug 26, 2008 Only three days away from Southern Methodist University's season opener with Rice. (CollegeInsiders.com)
Why Neanderthal man may not have been as stupid as he looks Aug 26, 2008
The scientists, from Exeter University, the Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas State University and the Think Computer Corporation, analysed museum specimens of stone tools and learnt how to make exact replicas by knocking flakes off flint stone. "After many years of learning how to do it, we did a number of analyses of efficiency and found that Neanderthal tools are no less efficient, and indeed in some respects were more efficient than the tools of Homo sapiens," Mr Eren said. (Independent)
New Evidence Debunks 'Stupid' Neanderthal Myth Aug 26, 2008
The team from the University of Exeter, Southern Methodist University, Texas State University, and the Think Computer Corporation, spent three years flintknapping (producing stone tools). They recreated stone tools known as 'flakes,' which were wider tools originally used by both Neanderthals and Homo sapiens, and 'blades,' a narrower stone tool later adopted by Homo sapiens. (Science Daily)
Title IX Tied Our Hands at Olympics Aug 26, 2008
She attended Southern Methodist University in 2007, and SMU is bragging on its Website about her Olympic achievements. But SMU dropped its small women's gymnastics team and instead has a large women's rowing team, and so had nothing to offer Liukin. (Human Events Online)
Texas House member wonders if name cost VP slot Aug 25, 2008
Cal Jillson, a Southern Methodist University political science professor, said if Chet Edwards had been chosen, any confusion and perceived negativity could have been cleared up with publicity because he is very different from John Edwards. Jillson said he believes Obama chose Biden because he felt he was the best fit. (KHOU.com, TX)
Fall camp ends as SMU prepares for Rice Aug 25, 2008
com covers Southern Methodist University athletics on the Scout ... comDate: Aug 24, 2008 With the end of fall camp concluding Saturday for Southern Methodist University, there is only one thing on the minds of the Mustang players and coaches, beat Rice. (CollegeInsiders.com)
Historic background helped Stafford prepare for SEC's intensity Aug 24, 2008
His boyhood home sits down the street from Southern Methodist University, where Don Meredith, Eric Dickerson and Doak Walker all played. The scoreboard at Stafford s old high school stadium features an advertisement from Roger Staubach s realty company. (Athens Banner-Herald)
How Fast Can Humans Go? Aug 24, 2008
Certainly, runners have been getting faster, as far as we know, but as Peter Weyand, an expert in biomechanics at Southern Methodist University, points out, our history of recorded time in sprints is relatively brief. "We have no way of knowing if humans might not have been even faster centuries or millennia ago," he says. (Time.com)
Rice ranked among nations Top 25 universities Aug 23, 2008
Among other Texas universities and colleges, The University of Texas at Austin ranked No. 47 on the list, followed by Texas A&M University in College Station at No. 64; Southern Methodist University in Dallas at No. 66; Baylor University in Waco at No. 76; and Texas Christian University in Fort Worth at No. 113. Rice continues to be the most affordable of the 22 private universities in the Top 25 listing, with tuition and fees of $28,996, according to the report. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Print Edition Aug 22, 2008
- Southern Methodist University. - Halliburton Energy Service, Inc.. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Kentucky cancer center hires CTRC executive as president Aug 22, 2008
- Southern Methodist University. - confidential. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Photo Gallery of Thursday's SMU Fall Camp Aug 22, 2008
com covers Southern Methodist University athletics on the Scout ... comDate: Aug 21, 2008 Eight days away from Southern Methodist University's season opener against Rice University on August 29. (CollegeInsiders.com)
Fall Registration is underway at area community colleges Aug 22, 2008
Other partner institutions include: Austin College, Baylor University, Southern Methodist University, Texas Aersity, Texas Aersity-Commerce, Texas Tech University, Texas Woman s University, The University of Texas at Dallas, the University of North Texas. For more information about Collin College s Transfer U at 972. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Pizza Inn crafts rebounds Aug 21, 2008
The company was launched near Southern Methodist University in 1958. Its signature dishes include the taco pizza, introduced in 1979, dessert pizzas, created in 1986, and the bacon cheeseburger pizza, which made its debut in the 1990s. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
Liukin and Johnson have only gold medals in common Aug 21, 2008
Liukin is a Russian-born young adult, already accepted at Southern Methodist University. Johnson is a typical Midwestern teenager, going into her junior year of high school. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Real judges promised for revamped Katie Awards Aug 20, 2008
"Obviously we are very sensitive to the disaster that happened and the need for absolute transparency," said Tony Pederson, a Southern Methodist University journalism professor and press club board member. "Every entry judged will have individual judges' comments, and we will include on the back of each award who the judge was.". (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Google invests $10M in geothermal energy technology Aug 20, 2008
Southern Methodist University Geothermal Lab: $489,521 grant to improve understanding of the size and distribution of geothermal energy resources and to update geothermal mapping of North America. Reader Comments. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Looking For Energy, Google Goes To Hell Aug 20, 2008
org is financing a group at Southern Methodist University to update the data. Worldwide geothermal investment was up 83% last year to $1. (Forbes -- Business)
Press Club of Dallas Extends Katie Awards Deadline One Week Aug 19, 2008
Press Club board member Tony Pederson, Professor and Belo Distinguished Chair in Journalism, Southern Methodist University, says the entries will be judged by the faculties of the Poynter Institute in St. Petersburg, FL and the University of Missouri, and several former editors of national publications. Pederson said, "Immediate Press Club Past President Hugh Aynesworth, Press Club Foundation Past President Rand LaVonn, and I have worked hard to line up an extraordinary group of judges for the... (PR Newswire)
Cotton Bowl exec Jim "Hoss" Brock to be laid to rest Wednesday Aug 19, 2008
Members: Not Registered. for free extra services. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
CMU dean resigns over degree 'error' Aug 19, 2008
Now a professor at Southern Methodist University, Mr. Denson worked at the Heinz School for several years after he graduated and regards Mr. Wessel as a mentor. "You don't treat someone who has been loyal to you, given you this much of his life, blood, sweat and tears, in such a publicly demeaning way," he said, referring to the level of detail in the e-mail to students and alumni. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Defending Ivy League Champion Bulldogs Announce 2008-09 Schedule Aug 18, 2008
For their annual spring break trip, Yale will travel to Texas to take on No. 75 Southern Methodist University, University of Texas at Arlington, University of Texas at San Antonio, and Houston. Before beginning Ivy League play, Yale will host Boston University, another NCAA Tournament participant. (Goyalebulldogs.com)
Will drama return to political conventions? Aug 17, 2008
"We are really quite close to rethinking the American political convention," said Cal Jillson, a political-science professor at Southern Methodist University. "We're on our way to a two-day convention.". (AZCentral -- News)
Photo Gallery of SMU Saturday's Practice Aug 17, 2008
com covers Southern Methodist University athletics on the Scout ... comDate: Aug 16, 2008 Less than two weeks left before Southern Methodist University travels to Houston to take on Rice University in the Mustangs season opener. (CollegeInsiders.com)
Olympian of the Week Aug 15, 2008
She plans to finish school at Southern Methodist University in Dallas and maybe become an actress or begin a career in international business. She's already appeared in the gymnastics movie "Stick It.". (Fox News)
Obama, McCain aiming for faith vote Aug 15, 2008
"For McCain the aim will be to solidify evangelicals as a key constituency," said Cal Jillson, a political scientist at Southern Methodist University in Dallas. There is opportunity for Obama as well, a devout Christian who many observers say is far more comfortable and eloquent speaking about his faith than McCain, who grew up Episcopalian but who now attends an evangelical Southern Baptist church. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Blinn dance, cheer teams qualify for nationals Aug 14, 2008
The Blinn College dance team and cheerleaders earned bids to the national competition in Daytona Beach, FL, in the spring due to their outstanding performances at the National Cheerleaders Association/National Dance Alliance camp at Southern Methodist University in Dallas. The Blinn dance team finished second at the camp and was also highlighted in the NCA/NDA brochures for its national spring competitions, one of the few teams to receive the exposure. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Dollens takes aim on future Aug 14, 2008
The former Bartlesville High football thinks of practice as his opportunity to make his mark at Southern Methodist University. Taking aim on his redshirt freshman year, Dollens already has secured a spot on the kickoff return team; he also is hoping to collect a lot of minutes with the first-team or second-team defense. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Dr. Phillips High fall sports update Aug 14, 2008
Lauderdale), Jupiter High School and Bishop Lynch High School (Texas) and was an assistant coach at Southern Methodist University. Moons will be assisted by Lauren Piening, who graduated from Northern Kentucky as a four-year starter in goal as well as being named a two-time All-American at the position. (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)
Craftmade International, Inc. Announces Appointment of Chief Financial Officer Aug 13, 2008
He also holds a Master's in Business Administration from the University of Texas at Dallas, and a Master's of Liberal Arts from Southern Methodist University. About Craftmade International Founded in 1985, Craftmade International, Inc. is engaged in the design, manufacturing, distribution and marketing of a broad range of home decor products, including proprietary ceiling fans, lighting products and outdoor furniture. (PR Newswire)
More of this story Aug 13, 2008
A week into his two-a-day workouts, Mickey Dollens is feeling the promise of a productive season at Southern Methodist University. He s hoping to have a chance to throw his weight around this year on the Mustang defensive line. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
SMU Tuesday's Practice Notebook Aug 13, 2008
com covers Southern Methodist University athletics on the Scout ... comDate: Aug 12, 2008 Southern Methodist University practiced Tuesday morning under overcast and sunny skies. (CollegeInsiders.com)
High tech U.S. offshore drilling safer, but risks persist Aug 12, 2008
Technology has certainly lessened the risk of equipment failures and things of that nature, said Bruce Bullock, director of the Maguire Energy Institute at Southern Methodist University. With oil companies moving into waters as deep as 10,000 feet, their equipment has had to become sturdier and more structurally sound to handle much higher water pressures and higher temperatures. (Globe and Mail -- Technology)
Few tour anti-Bush bus during Crawford stop... Aug 8, 2008
Bush's presidential library, museum and public policy institute will be at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, about 120 miles north of Crawford. Copyright 2008 Associated Press. (The Drudge Report)
Campaign '08 enters goofy stage Aug 8, 2008
"Most folks are paying attention with only one ear, at most," says Cal Jillson, a political scientist at Southern Methodist University in Dallas. "But still, you can establish a theme at this point that builds through the convention. What McCain has done is he's blunted Obama's momentum coming home from Europe and reestablished the sense that you don't know much about this guy.". (Christian Science Monitor)
Dean Foods 2Q earnings rise on dairy sales Aug 7, 2008
Dean Foods 2Q earnings rise on dairy sales - Dallas Business Journal. Members: Not Registered. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
Living simply is simply cheaper Aug 7, 2008
"The economy starts to tank. People get tired of it," says Daniel Howard, an expert in consumer research and behavior at the Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University. "It's people saying, 'Let's get together and help one another.' And it works.". (CNN -- US)
Logo contest winner announced Aug 7, 2008
Bryant majored in advertising at Southern Methodist University where she also won awards for her media creativity. She said the contest was the first competition that she has won since she s been out of college. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Jones and team focused on basics and details Aug 6, 2008
com covers Southern Methodist University athletics on the Scout ... comDate: Aug 5, 2008 Back to the basics is a good way to describe June Jones approach to fall practice at Southern Methodist University. (CollegeInsiders.com)
GIFFORD H. NIGH (3) Aug 6, 2008
He also attended Southern Methodist University graduating with a degree in Sociology. Upon graduation he worked as a case worker at the State Correctional Institute for Boys in Gatesville. (Terrell Tribune, TX)
Turner effective in Mustangs first practice Aug 5, 2008
com covers Southern Methodist University athletics on the Scout ... comDate: Aug 4, 2008 Pass blocking, throwing the football and catching the football can be the three ways to describes Southern Methodist University's first practice. (CollegeInsiders.com)
Free Audio of SMU's Jones press conference Aug 5, 2008
com covers Southern Methodist University athletics on the Scout ... Southern Methodist University's 2008 football season official got underway Monday morning when the Mustangs took the practice field for the first time this fall under new head coach June Jones. (CollegeInsiders.com)
Newswatch, Police/Fire Aug 3, 2008
A University of Hawaii spokeswoman has denied that a settlement was reached in the contract dispute with former football coach June Jones over a $400,000 payment to the university for leaving early to take a job at Southern Methodist University. But a source with knowledge of the case told the Star-Bulletin that both sides reached a settlement and agreed to the amount Jones will pay, the key issue in the case. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
