SMU in the News Highlights from June 6-12, 2017 News Austin American
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SMU in the News Highlights from June 6-12, 2017 News Austin American-Statesman Cal Jillson, Dedman, Gov. Abbot calls for special session http://www.mystatesman.com/news/state--regional-govt--politics/out-from- capitol-shadows-gov-abbott-looms-large-with-special- session/6GtsEPfRVbYZWk86rv95DN/ CBS DFW Cal Jillson, Dedman, Gov. Abbott schedules news conference amid talk of special session http://dfw.cbslocal.com/2017/06/05/governor-news-conference-special-session/ CBS Minnesota Josh Rovner, Dedman, U.S. international relations http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/audio/jordana-green-on-wcco/ D Magazine Bernard Weinstein, Cox, predicting bullet train ridership is a numbers game https://www.dmagazine.com/publications/d-ceo/2017/june/predicting-bullet-train- ridership-is-a-numbers-game/ Dallas Innovates Pia Vogel and John Wise, Dedman, Corey Clark, Guildhall, SMU researchers, gamers partner on cancer research https://www.dallasinnovates.com/smu-researchers-gamers-partner-cancer- research/ Arthur Peña, Meadows, Dallas culture-maker's surprising new collaboration with the retailer Coach https://www.dallasnews.com/arts/visual-arts/2017/06/09/art-commerce-dallas- culture-maker-arthur-peas-surprising-new-coach-collaboration Diverse Issues in Higher Education Candice Bledsoe, Simmons, commentary, excellence does not shield black students from racism http://diverseeducation.com/article/97469/ FOX DFW Cal Jillson, Dedman, on Comey testimony http://www.fox4news.com/good-day/260009834-story Meadows hosted festival last weekend to honor famous cellist Lev Aronson http://www.fox4news.com/entertainment/260052742-story Houston Chronicle Cal Jillson, Dedman, Abbott pleases conservatives with wide-ranging call for summer special session http://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/houston/article/Abbott- pleases-conservatives-with-wide-ranging-11200838.php KERA Dale Carpenter, Dedman Law, what we learned from Comey testimony http://think.kera.org/2017/06/08/what-we-learned-from-james-comeys-testimony/ and here (FOX DFW) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfwfamaY5JQ and here http://www.sfchronicle.com/nation/article/Ex-FBI-chief-offers-narrow-view-of- Trump-intent-11203952.php?cmpid=twitter-mobile and here http://nypost.com/2017/06/08/comey-testimony-does-little-to-answer- impeachment-question/ KFAB Cal Jillson, Dedman, Russia probe will be a drawn out affair http://kfab.iheart.com/onair/kfab-morning-news-4850/russia-probe-will-be-a- drawn-15900863/ Los Angeles Times SMU commencement mentioned in a national education roundup http://www.latimes.com/local/education/la-essential-education-updates-southern- commencement-season-the-university-1496959617-htmlstory.html and here http://www.latimes.com/local/education/la-essential-education-updates-southern- battery-electric-powered-buses-1496965717-htmlstory.html North Texas E-News SMU Reads program to share Pulitzer Prize-winning book, Evicted, with students and community http://www.ntxe-news.com/artman/publish/article_106539.shtml Pipeline and Gas Journal James Coleman, Cox, new British Columbia government could jeopardize Canadian oil exports https://pgjonline.com/2017/06/06/new-bc-government-could-jeopardize-canadian- oil-exports/ San Antonio Express Cal Jillson, Dedman, coalition urges San Antonio mayor to support Paris climate agreement http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/article/Coalition-urges-San-Antonio- mayor-to-support-11204004.php Washington Times Dale Carpenter, Dedman Law, media primed for spectacle of Comey testimony http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/7/inside-the-beltway-comey- palooza-media-primed-for-/ Students SMU student-led program to address change with 30 women from 19 countries http://www.ntxe-news.com/artman/publish/article_106466.shtml and here https://www.dallasinnovates.com/female-change-makers-gather-at-smu-for- leadership-fostering/ and here (third item) https://www.dmagazine.com/frontburner/2017/06/leading-off-6817/ and here https://www.dallasnews.com/news/dallas/2017/06/07/dallas-womens-forum-gives- insight-providing-leadership-influence and here http://www.aldiadallas.com/2017/06/05/mercedes-olivera-foro-de-mujeres- women-ambassadors-forum-en-dallas-buscara-formar-lideres-que-promuevan-la- igualdad/ SMU student Kyle Fox Douglas mentioned in a story about Dallas’ Kitchen Dog Theatre New Works Festival http://www.theaterjones.com/ntx/features/20170607155808/2017-06-07/Work-in- Progress-Brer-Cotton SMU student-athlete Vivienne Kulicke won three tennis titles last weekend at the Tennessee Valley Open Championship http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/sports/story/2017/jun/12/smu-student-wins- three-titles-tvoc-tenntourna/432847/ Alums SMU alumnus Bob Nygaard helps psychic scam victims http://www.browardpalmbeach.com/news/bob-nygaard-helps-psychic-scam- victims-8668357 SMU alumna Sarah Bray commented in a story about socialite/fashion designer Lilly Pulitzer http://www.adweek.com/brand-marketing/nearly-60-years-ago-a-socialite- dressed-her-friends-like-peacocks-and-altered-fashion-history/ SMU alumnus Kevin Ligon, up for a Tony award for best revival of a musical; alumnus Travis Waldschmidt performs in Groundhog Day: the Musical, which is nominated for best musical https://www.dallasnews.com/arts/theater/2017/06/07/texans-broadway-dear- evan-hansen-groundhog-day-anastasia-miss-saigon SMU alumnus Albert Drake nicely profiled as the Bruce Wood Dance Project choreographer https://www.dallasnews.com/arts/dance/2017/06/12/creating-work-refugeesbruce- wood-dancer-aims-heart SMU alums Michael Aronov and Andy Blankenbuehler win Tony Awards for Oslo and Bandstand https://www.dallasnews.com/arts/performing-arts/2017/06/11/kevin-spacey-kicks- tony-awards-gentle-humor Compiled by Cherri Gann ’15 Coordinator, SMU News & Communications | Office of Public Affairs 214-768-7657 | [email protected] SMU: smu.edu/news | Twitter | Facebook .