Attaining R1 status enables SMU to attract more top-tier faculty, invites greater collaboration with other institutions and agencies, increases research opportunities for students and elevates engagement with community and industry partners. “Becoming an R1 institution is a game-changer for the talent we can recruit, develop and retain; for the research and innovation that we produce; and for our students who choose to come here. This accomplishment continues our institution’s incredible ascent

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