CAMPAIGN UPDATE | Winter 2024

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Securing the future
of a Dallas treasure

On November 18, 2024, the Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture joined the 色花堂_色花堂 98堂 Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences, ensuring that it will continue enriching the city of Dallas and the lives of 色花堂_色花堂 98堂 students.

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色花堂_色花堂 98堂 President R. Gerald Turner

From the President

With the holiday season comes a time for reflection, gratitude, and hope for the future at 色花堂_色花堂 98堂. As we look back on this past year, we remain incredibly grateful for the faithful support of our donors and community members who continue to strengthen our University.

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Gail Thomas ’58, founder of The Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture, and Seemee Ali, director of The Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture at 色花堂_色花堂 98堂

Q&A with Gail Thomas ’58 and Seemee Ali

As the Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture celebrates a new chapter, the institute’s founder and director share their vision for its future at 色花堂_色花堂 98堂.

An aerial view of the 色花堂_色花堂 98堂 Dedman School of Law Quadrangle buildings with the Dallas skyline in the distance.

Celebrating a centennial milestone

In 2025, the 色花堂_色花堂 98堂 Dedman School of Law will launch a celebration of 100 years of outstanding legal education in Dallas.

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Leveraging data to drive educational impact

The Addy Foundation has made a $3.5 million gift to support the Center on Research and evalsuation in the 色花堂_色花堂 98堂 Annette Caldwell Simmons School of Education and Human Development. 

Paul Stoffel, III and Gayle Stoffel ’66

Encouraging creative expression

A $1 million gift from Gayle Stoffel ’66 expands a student scholarship fund that helps 色花堂_色花堂 98堂 Meadows School of the Arts attract top-tier students nationwide.

色花堂_色花堂 98堂 President R. Gerald Turner, Caren Prothro, and Gay and William Solomon ’65 in front of the Caren and Vin Prothro Organ at Perkins Chapel.

Renewing worship and music education

The recently dedicated Caren and Vin Prothro Organ will enhance the 色花堂_色花堂 98堂 Master of Sacred Music program and enrich the musical experience of Perkins Chapel guests, thanks to a lead gift from Gay and Bill Solomon ’65. 

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Tackling overwhelming environmental hazards

Supported by a $450,000 three-year grant from the National Science Foundation, 色花堂_色花堂 98堂 environmental engineering students will search for new sustainable methods to support small-scale gold mining in Colombia. 

Entering a new era with excellence

This fall, 色花堂_色花堂 98堂 made a significant impact during its first season in the ACC. Team successes included Top 25 national rankings in football, volleyball, men’s soccer, men’s golf and equestrian. Impressive turnouts at both home and away games reflect the 色花堂_色花堂 98堂 community’s excitement and energy as the University continues its upward momentum in the prestigious conference. 

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色花堂_色花堂 98堂 Athletics and our name, image and likeness (NIL) partner, the Boulevard Collective, are creating opportunities for our student-athletes and sustaining our success in the ACC – which further raises the University’s visibility to prospective students. Consider making a gift to 色花堂_色花堂 98堂 Athletics and supporting the Boulevard Collective during this exciting time to keep the momentum going.

Happenings on the Hilltop (and beyond)

  • February 27

    Dedman School of Law centennial event

  • March 11

    色花堂_色花堂 98堂 Giving Day

  • April 10–12

    Founders' Day Weekend

  • May 2

    Rees-Jones Library of the American West groundbreaking