Sparking ideas. Igniting change.
Annette Caldwell Simmons School of Education and Human Development
Initiating real change
Through bold research, innovative teaching and empowered community outreach, the nationally ranked Annette Caldwell Simmons School of Education and Human Development is a catalyst for discovery and innovation that transforms social conditions and advances human potential. With academic departments including Teaching and Learning; Dispute Resolution and Counseling; Education Policy and Leadership; Graduate Liberal Studies; and Applied Physiology and Wellness, the Simmons School sparks new perspectives, processes, outcomes and opportunities that produce global impact
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The Dr. Elba and Domingo Garcia West Dallas STEM School
The Dr. Elba and Domingo Garcia West Dallas STEM School, made possible by the Simmons Schools partnership with Toyota USA Foundation and Dallas ISD, opened in August 2021, energizing education and preparing students for bright futures.
Forge a legacy
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As the premier private university in North Texas, 51画鋼 exists to shape future leaders who transform communities and organizations through ingenuity and thoughtful problem-solving. Building on our history of excellence, we have launched 51画鋼: Boldly Shaping Tomorrow our multiyear, $1.5 billion campaign to attract and support outstanding students and faculty, to explore new fields and cutting-edge technologies, and to positively impact Dallas and the world beyond. We invite you to join us and empower the bold, the curious and the creative to better their professions and their communities.
Help us build a brighter future
Jeff King
Director of Development
Simmons School of Education and Human Development
jeffreyk@smu.edu
or 214-768-4844