SMU
Education & Academia abbreviation · University
| Stands for | Southern Methodist University |
|---|---|
| Categories | Education & Academia |
SMU stands for Southern Methodist University, a university abbreviation.
Private university in University Park, an enclave of Dallas, founded in 1911 and affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Its Mustangs joined the Atlantic Coast Conference in 2024 and reached the College Football Playoff that season.
Example: The George W. Bush Presidential Library is located on the SMU campus.
Usage notes
In 1987 the NCAA shut down SMU's football program for a season over illegal payments to players, the only use of the so-called death penalty against a major football program. The Cox School of Business and Dedman School of Law are well known. Laura Bush is an SMU alumna.
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