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In 2023, Bishop Michael McKee, Dean ad interim announced the appointment of Anthony Elia and Caleb Palmer as co-directors of MAST+ Ministers // Artists // Scholars // Teachers // And More. What started as an initiative under Dean Craig Hill over five years ago has evolved into a program, allowing students to explore the diverse and creative vocations of the written word.

   

 
  • Anthony Elia

    Anthony Elia is J.S Bridwell Foundation Endowed Librarian and Director of Bridwell Library.  Anthony is deeply committed to fostering creativity among students and colleagues and has experience across the arts in music, literature, and scholarship.  As co-director of MAST+ he hopes to support student interests in creativity and collaboration.

    aelia@smu.edu

  • Caleb Palmer

    Caleb Palmer is the Associate Director of Recruiting and Enrollment Marketing for the Office of Enrollment Management. As a graduate of the MAST program, Caleb appreciates what intentional and creative community can bring to the academic environment. Working with MAST+, he aims to help ignite a passion for doing ministry outside the walls of the traditional church.

    calebp@smu.edu