SMU News Roundup, Week of October 26

Published on October 26, 2026
Tory Burch at SMU

The Daily Campus

Tory Burch Talks Business and Purpose at SMU

The founder of her namesake global fashion brand visited SMU on Wednesday, October 21, for a conversation about building a global brand and finding purpose beyond profit.

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Rhett Lashlee at Venture Dallas

The Dallas Morning News

Rhett Lashlee Takes the Stage at Venture Dallas

SMU’s head football coach joined SMU trustee Bill Armstrong for a fireside chat at the Venture Dallas conference, with a focus on leadership.

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Connor Carrera of SMU Dedman School of Law

SMU News

Dedman Law Student Walks On to Mustangs Football

Connor Carrera, a second-year student at SMU Dedman School of Law, walked on as a defensive back for his final year of eligibility, years after a fractured spine ended his high school career. He also serves as a staff editor on the SMU Law Review, earned a 4.0 GPA this spring, and spent his summer in the Energy and Infrastructure group at Hunton Andrews Kurth in Dallas. His story drew national attention from Above the Law this week.

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Other news

Recap: SMU Basketball Tip-Off Happy Hour

October 23, 2026
We had a great discussion yesterday at the SMU Basketball Tip-Off Happy Hour at the Miller Club! It was a fantastic turnout and the perfect way to kick off the basketball season, with Coach Enfield and Coach Barnes sharing insights and a look ahead at what’s in store for the Mustangs this year.

Hilltop Property Tax Named a 2026 Dallas 100 Winner

October 26, 2026
Huge congratulations to Austin Federer and Hilltop Property Tax on being named a 2026 SMU Cox Dallas 100™ Entrepreneur Award winner!Hilltop is a proud sponsor of The 1911 Group, and we’re excited to celebrate this recognition with Austin and his team. Well deserved!