SMU's arrival into the ACC marks a new chapter in history, placing SMU Athletics back in a power conference. With the naming of Andy Enfield as the new Men's Basketball Head Coach, SMU Athletics continues to build on its legacy of achievement.

Upgrading the Men's Basketball facilities is a crucial step in providing student-athletes with the tools and resources they need to excel. By investing in enhanced team and support spaces, SMU donors will drive the momentum of SMU Men's Basketball in the ACC era.

Expected Impact:

• Optimize performance through pregame preparation and postgame recovery
• Enhance teambuilding and collaboration through player-centered spaces
• Attract top-tier student-athletes with upgraded facilities and staff support
• Foster internal and external partnerships and innovative ways to engage SMU players and fans

For more information about the Men's Basketball Drive for Excellence and giving opportunities to SMU Athletics, please contact:

• Joshua Whittenburg
• Associate Athletic Director for Development
• 214-768-3315 or
• jwhittenburg@smu.edu

With your gift of $50 or more to the Mothers and Dads Club Special Projects Fund, you'll help transform the future of various student organizations and bring home some school spirit from the Hilltop with an exclusive bag of swag. Through generous donations, the Mothers and Dads Club Special Projects Fund provides support to student organizations so they can offer new opportunities and experiences for students at SMU. Your gift will leave a lasting impact on the Mustang community, and you'll receive a fun bag full of SMU spirit to celebrate our school. Let's come together to help build the future of our students and empower the next generation of leaders.

Gifts of $50 or more made to the Mothers and Dads Club Special Projects Fund will be eligible for the exclusive bag of swag. There are only 500 bags available, so order now and snag yours before they're gone. Bags will be available for pick up at the Mothers and Dads tent on the Boulevard at home games through November 2024.

Gifts at all levels, as listed below, are welcome in support of the Weber End Zone Complex. Donors of gifts of all sizes will be listed on a website. Donors of $100 or more will have permanent recognition on plaques at Ford Stadium. Donors of $250 or more will also receive a commemorative miniature football helmet. Gifts to the Garry Weber End Zone Complex made by May 31st, 2024 will be eligible for this promotion.  

Your gift helps SMU compete in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Gifts to the ACC Competitiveness Campaign provide enhanced support for our student-athletes and coaches and ensure we can effectively recruit, retain, train, teach and compete for championships in the ACC.

Thank you for investing in the future of SMU Athletics.

On July 1, SMU officially joined the Atlantic Coast Conference. As we prepare for our first season as members of the ACC, we hope to provide enhanced support for our student-athletes and coaches.

Together, we have increased Mustang Club membership way beyond our previous all-time record of 3,500. So now we have our sights set on a new goal: a Drive for Five, reaching 5,000 members to be competitive with our ACC peers.

Be a part of the Drive for Five with a gift to the ACC Competitiveness Campaign. Gifts to the ACC Competitiveness Campaign at the giving levels listed below count towards your Mustang Club membership and have additional perks. The ACC Competitiveness Campaign benefits include limited edition SMU x ACC branded items and merchandise.

• $1,000: Window cling, Journal, Hat, Tumbler, 4 Priority Points ($955 tax deductible portion)
• $500: Window cling, Journal, Hat, 3 Priority Points ($470 tax deductible portion)
• $250: Window cling, Journal, 2 Priority Points ($235 tax deductible portion)
• $75: Window cling, 1 Priority Point
• $25 (Student): Window cling

** To receive credit for student benefits, you must submit a picture of your SMU student ID to the Mustang Club at mustangs@smu.edu. **

Gifts to this fund will allow students to adequately prepare for job opportunities including interviews and social networking events. Your gift will enhance their quality of life and give them a great start to their legal career.

With your gift of $100 or more to the Cox School Renovation and Expansion Fund, you'll help transform the future of business education and bring home a piece of the Hilltop with the limited-edition SMU Cox David B. Miller Business Quadrangle LEGO set. Through the renovation and expansion of its facilities, the Cox School of Business will inspire students, welcome visitors and promote new ways of approaching unique opportunities and thought-provoking challenges. Your gift will leave a lasting impact on the Mustang community, and you'll receive a unique keepsake to cherish the memories of your alma mater. Let's come together to build the future of SMU Cox and empower the next generation of leaders.

Gifts of $100 or more made to the Cox School Renovation and Expansion Fund will be eligible for the LEGO set. There are only 500 sets available, so order now and snag your kit before they're gone. LEGO sets are expected to arrive mid-summer.

Your gift to this scholarship program enables the Simmons School of Education and Human Development to recruit and retain outstanding graduate students.

Although more than 60% of Simmons students receive scholarship support each year, affordability remains the top barrier for educators who want to pursue an advanced degree. By 2025, the Simmons School seeks to address more unmet need by securing 25 new scholarships of $25,000 or more – raising $1 million for graduate student scholarships.

We invite you to take part in this critical initiative. Shape the future of education and school leadership in Dallas and beyond by supporting extraordinary teachers who impact countless students.

Donations to the Mustang Club play a vital role in supporting SMU's 484 student-athletes as they pursue excellence — in the classroom, in competition, and in life. Your generosity also helps fund critical facility enhancements and need-based projects that elevate the experience for all involved in SMU Athletics.

Mustang Club members — alumni, fans, letterwinners, coaches, and friends — are united in their passion for Mustang Athletics and their commitment to our 17 varsity sports.

Membership benefits, including access to hospitality areas and priority parking for season ticket holders, begin at just $75. Members also earn Priority Points, which determine access to postseason events and the seat upgrade process.

Thank you for helping to Shape Champions at SMU!

Giving opportunities include:

• Mustang Athletic Fund — Support the annual operation expenses that benefit all student-athletes across 17 sports. Leave a lasting impact on the achievements of SMU Athletics.
• Athletic Director's Discretionary Fund — Gifts support the greatest needs of the Athletic Department at any given time. Your support will allow the flexibility needed for SMU Athletics to thrive in the ever-changing landscape of college athletics.
• Student-Athlete Benefit Fund — Gifts to the student-athlete benefit fund will be directed toward helping SMU remain competitive in recruiting and retaining student athletes.
• ACC Competitiveness Campaign — Support the costs associated with our entry into the premier conference. Ensure we recruit, train and compete at a championship level.
• Garry Weber End Zone Complex — Support enhancements to SMU Athletics' facilities. The Garry Weber End Zone Complex supports SMU's goal to enhance our campus and community through nationally competitive athletics, community engagement and diverse public programming.
• Mustang Excellence Funds for each sport — Benefit or enhance a specific program's greatest need for the upcoming year, such as recruiting, team travel or special equipment.
• Life After Ball — Life After Ball is the program that assists our athletes with the transition from their sport to the professional world upon graduation.

As SMU Athletics enters our second year in the ACC, your support is more important than ever. We’re proud to celebrate a successful inaugural year in the ACC — and with your continued support, year two can be even greater.

Support SMU Football through the Mustang Excellence Fund for Football. Your contribution directly impacts our Mustang student-athletes by funding key areas such as recruitment, travel, equipment, operational expenses, and more.

Make your annual gift today to ensure our student-athletes have the resources they need to compete and succeed at the highest level.

Pony Up!

For additional information on the Football program's Excellence Fund, please contact the Mustang Club office at (214) SMU-CLUB (768-2582).

As SMU Athletics enters our second year in the ACC, your support is more important than ever. We’re proud to celebrate a successful inaugural year in the ACC — and with your continued support, year two can be even greater.

Support SMU Men's Basketball through the Mustang Excellence Fund for Men's Basketball. Your contribution directly impacts our Mustang student-athletes by funding key areas such as recruitment, travel, equipment, operational expenses, and more.

Make your annual gift today to ensure our student-athletes have the resources they need to compete and succeed at the highest level.

Pony Up!

For additional information on the Men's Basketball program's Excellence Fund, please contact the Mustang Club office at (214) SMU-CLUB (768-2582).

As SMU Athletics enters our second year in the ACC, your support is more important than ever. We’re proud to celebrate a successful inaugural year in the ACC — and with your continued support, year two can be even greater.

Support SMU Men's Golf through the Mustang Excellence Fund for Men's Golf. Your contribution directly impacts our Mustang student-athletes by funding key areas such as recruitment, travel, equipment, operational expenses, and more.

Make your annual gift today to ensure our student-athletes have the resources they need to compete and succeed at the highest level.

Pony Up!

For additional information on the Men's Golf program's Excellence Fund, please contact the Mustang Club office at (214) SMU-CLUB (768-2582).

As SMU Athletics enters our second year in the ACC, your support is more important than ever. We’re proud to celebrate a successful inaugural year in the ACC — and with your continued support, year two can be even greater.

Support SMU Men's Soccer through the Mustang Excellence Fund for Men's Soccer. Your contribution directly impacts our Mustang student-athletes by funding key areas such as recruitment, travel, equipment, operational expenses, and more.

Make your annual gift today to ensure our student-athletes have the resources they need to compete and succeed at the highest level.

Pony Up!

For additional information on the Men's Soccer program's Excellence Fund, please contact the Mustang Club office at (214) SMU-CLUB (768-2582).

As SMU Athletics enters our second year in the ACC, your support is more important than ever. We’re proud to celebrate a successful inaugural year in the ACC — and with your continued support, year two can be even greater.

Support SMU Men's Swimming through the Mustang Excellence Fund for Men's Swimming. Your contribution directly impacts our Mustang student-athletes by funding key areas such as recruitment, travel, equipment, operational expenses, and more.

Make your annual gift today to ensure our student-athletes have the resources they need to compete and succeed at the highest level.

Pony Up!

For additional information on the Men's Swimming program's Excellence Fund, please contact the Mustang Club office at (214) SMU-CLUB (768-2582).

As SMU Athletics enters our second year in the ACC, your support is more important than ever. We’re proud to celebrate a successful inaugural year in the ACC — and with your continued support, year two can be even greater.

Support SMU Women's Basketball through the Mustang Excellence Fund for Women's Basketball. Your contribution directly impacts our Mustang student-athletes by funding key areas such as recruitment, travel, equipment, operational expenses, and more.

Make your annual gift today to ensure our student-athletes have the resources they need to compete and succeed at the highest level.

Pony Up!

For additional information on the Women's Basketball program's Excellence Fund, please contact the Mustang Club office at (214) SMU-CLUB (768-2582).

As SMU Athletics enters our second year in the ACC, your support is more important than ever. We’re proud to celebrate a successful inaugural year in the ACC — and with your continued support, year two can be even greater.

Support SMU Equestrian through the Mustang Excellence Fund for Equestrian. Your contribution directly impacts our Mustang student-athletes by funding key areas such as recruitment, travel, equipment, operational expenses, and more.

Make your annual gift today to ensure our student-athletes have the resources they need to compete and succeed at the highest level.

Pony Up!

For additional information on the Equestrian program's Excellence Fund, please contact the Mustang Club office at (214) SMU-CLUB (768-2582).

As SMU Athletics enters our second year in the ACC, your support is more important than ever. We’re proud to celebrate a successful inaugural year in the ACC — and with your continued support, year two can be even greater.

Support SMU Women's Golf through the Mustang Excellence Fund for Women's Golf. Your contribution directly impacts our Mustang student-athletes by funding key areas such as recruitment, travel, equipment, operational expenses, and more.

Make your annual gift today to ensure our student-athletes have the resources they need to compete and succeed at the highest level.

Pony Up!

For additional information on the Women's Golf program's Excellence Fund, please contact the Mustang Club office at (214) SMU-CLUB (768-2582).

As SMU Athletics enters our second year in the ACC, your support is more important than ever. We’re proud to celebrate a successful inaugural year in the ACC — and with your continued support, year two can be even greater.

Support SMU Women's Rowing through the Mustang Excellence Fund for Women's Rowing. Your contribution directly impacts our Mustang student-athletes by funding key areas such as recruitment, travel, equipment, operational expenses, and more.

Make your annual gift today to ensure our student-athletes have the resources they need to compete and succeed at the highest level.

Pony Up!

For additional information on the Women's Rowing program's Excellence Fund, please contact the Mustang Club office at (214) SMU-CLUB (768-2582).

As SMU Athletics enters our second year in the ACC, your support is more important than ever. We’re proud to celebrate a successful inaugural year in the ACC — and with your continued support, year two can be even greater.

Support SMU Women's Swimming through the Mustang Excellence Fund for Women's Swimming. Your contribution directly impacts our Mustang student-athletes by funding key areas such as recruitment, travel, equipment, operational expenses, and more.

Make your annual gift today to ensure our student-athletes have the resources they need to compete and succeed at the highest level.

Pony Up!

For more information on the Women's Swimming Excellence Fund, please contact the Mustang Club office at (214) SMU-CLUB (768-2582).

As SMU Athletics enters our second year in the ACC, your support is more important than ever. We’re proud to celebrate a successful inaugural year in the ACC — and with your continued support, year two can be even greater.

Support SMU Women's Tennis through the Mustang Excellence Fund for Women's Tennis. Your contribution directly impacts our Mustang student-athletes by funding key areas such as recruitment, travel, equipment, operational expenses, and more.

Make your annual gift today to ensure our student-athletes have the resources they need to compete and succeed at the highest level.

Pony Up!

For more information on the Women's Tennis Excellence Fund, please contact the Mustang Club office at (214) SMU-CLUB (768-2582).

Support SMU Volleyball by making a gift to the Mustang Excellence Fund. Become a member of the Block Party Club with a donation of $1,000 or $5,000.

Coming off an incredible 2024-25 season—ranked No.15 nationally, finishing top 4 in the ACC, and earning a spot in the NCAA Tournament—now is the perfect time to get behind the Mustangs! Your membership fuels the success of SMU Volleyball, directly impacting critical areas like recruiting, nutrition, travel, team building, equipment, and more. 

For more information, please contact the Mustang Club office at (214) SMU-CLUB (768-2582).

As SMU Athletics enters our second year in the ACC, your support is more important than ever. We're proud to celebrate a successful inaugural year in the ACC — and with your continued support, year two can be even greater.

Support SMU Cross Country/Track and Field through the Mustang Excellence Fund for Cross Country/Track and Field. Your contribution directly impacts our Mustang student-athletes by funding key areas such as recruitment, travel, equipment, operational expenses, and more.

Make your annual gift today to ensure our student-athletes have the resources they need to compete and succeed at the highest level.

Pony Up!

For more information on the Cross Country/Track and Field Excellence Fund, please contact the Mustang Club office at (214) SMU-CLUB (768-2582).

As SMU Athletics enters our second year in the ACC, your support is more important than ever. We’re proud to celebrate a successful inaugural year in the ACC — and with your continued support, year two can be even greater.

Support SMU Diving through the Mustang Excellence Fund for Diving. Your contribution directly impacts our Mustang student-athletes by funding key areas such as recruitment, travel, equipment, operational expenses, and more.

Make your annual gift today to ensure our student-athletes have the resources they need to compete and succeed at the highest level.

Pony Up!

For more information on the Diving Excellence Fund, please contact the Mustang Club office at (214) SMU-CLUB (768-2582).

As SMU Athletics enters our second year in the ACC, your support is more important than ever. We’re proud to celebrate a successful inaugural year in the ACC — and with your continued support, year two can be even greater.

Support SMU Men's Tennis through the Mustang Excellence Fund for Men's Tennis. Your contribution directly impacts our Mustang student-athletes by funding key areas such as recruitment, travel, equipment, operational expenses, and more.

Make your annual gift today to ensure our student-athletes have the resources they need to compete and succeed at the highest level.

Pony Up!

For more information on the Men's Tennis Excellence Fund, please contact the Mustang Club office at (214) SMU-CLUB (768-2582).

As SMU Athletics enters our second year in the ACC, your support is more important than ever. We’re proud to celebrate a successful inaugural year in the ACC — and with your continued support, year two can be even greater.

Support SMU Women's Soccer through the Mustang Excellence Fund for Women's Soccer. Your contribution directly impacts our Mustang student-athletes by funding key areas such as recruitment, travel, equipment, operational expenses, and more.

Make your annual gift today to ensure our student-athletes have the resources they need to compete and succeed at the highest level.

Pony Up!

For more information on the Women's Soccer Excellence Fund, please contact the Mustang Club office at (214) SMU-CLUB (768-2582).

Mustang Excellence Funds

While Mustang Club donations directly impact the success of our student-athletes and enhance program operations for each of our 17 teams, there is also an opportunity to donate directly to a specific program through each sport's Mustang Excellence Fund. Formerly referred to as the "Friends of" Accounts, Excellence Funds allow your gift to be specifically designated for a particular sports program. Any gift to a specific Excellence Fund will count towards your priority points total and can increase your priority point rank.

Mustang Excellence Funds are used to benefit or enhance the specific program's greatest need for that particular year. As an example, recruiting needs for a particular year may exceed a particular sport's budgeted dollars. The program's Excellence Fund could supplement those costs and maximize competitive recruiting opportunities. Excellence funds are also applied to supplement team travel, special equipment purchases, or a variety of other unforeseen operational expenses.

For specific information on a program's Excellence Fund, please contact the Mustang Club office at (214) SMU-CLUB (768-2582).

The Friends of SMU Libraries endowment fund was established in 1992 to secure a permanent source of funds to enhance the budgets of the SMU Libraries, to allow the Friends of SMU Libraries to provide continuous support not solely dependent on membership dues and to provide the staff necessary to support its activities. The Friends is committed to helping the libraries maintain their excellence. Since its founding 50 years ago, the Friends group has funded over $1,000,000 in library materials, services and equipment.

Your gift can make an SMU legal education even more attractive and feasible for bright students. Help us strengthen the law school’s ability to offer financial aid packages that are competitive with other highly ranked schools, particularly for students with exceptional educational achievements and test scores.

To qualify for the challenge:

• Commit by May 31, 2026, at least $100,000 to support operational Dedman Law scholarships.
• Fully pay the gift within five years.

When your commitment is fulfilled, SMU Dedman School of Law will dedicate an equal amount to create a permanent endowed scholarship in your name to extend your impact on future students in perpetuity.

By providing a cutting-edge legal education, Dedman School of Law trains students to become successful lawyers, business leaders, policy experts and legal counselors in fields ranging from corporate, intellectual property, entrepreneurship and blockchain technology law to public service, criminal and child advocacy law. Dedman Law continues to raise the bar for what a successful legal education looks like.

Founded in 1925, Dedman Law was the first law school in the city of Dallas and is celebrating its 100-year anniversary in February of 2025. Your contribution will aid in this legacy and will be instrumental in supporting our student recruitment efforts and experiences, experiential learning programs, and updating our facilities.

Your contribution will support the addition of study spaces to Fondren Library, maximizing seating in the Prothro Learning Commons, and adding and upgrading group and solo study spaces throughout the building. Funds raised will impact student success by helping to enhance student learning environments, promote collaboration with more group study spaces, and ensure that study spaces suit all students' needs in the years to come. Students rely upon these spaces to study for exams, devote time to research projects, and spend time with other Mustangs & your gift will ensure that students' needs will continue to be met in our library spaces.

This exclusive opportunity for SMU Alumni Marshals includes a commemorative stole, symbolizing your dedication and support to SMU and your student. A portion of your gift goes directly to the SMU Parent Fund, which plays a crucial role in immediate needs of our students. Your generosity helps provide essential resources, from professional journal subscriptions and cutting-edge research materials to the latest technology and invaluable scholarships for our students. Don't miss this chance to make a difference and proudly wear your Alumni Marshal stole as a testament to your commitment!

You will receive your Alumni Marshal stole on August 24, 2025, at the Rotunda Processional reception in Dallas Hall. For more information on Rotunda Passage, please visit https://www.smu.edu/alumni/events/rotunda-passage.

Honor 30 years of service and an unwavering commitment to student success by supporting the Gerald and Gail Turner Scholars Program. Recently renamed by the SMU Board of Trustees, this dynamic program empowers more than 400 high-achieving students each year with financial aid, mentorship, and resources to thrive on the Hilltop and beyond. Celebrate the Turners' enduring legacy at SMU by making your gift today.

If you'd like to direct your gift in honor of Dr. Turner to a different designation, click here.

Celebrate 30 years of service and an unwavering commitment to student success by making a gift in honor of President and Mrs. Turner today.

Help enhance our gameday atmosphere by contributing to the Mustang Excellence Fund for Gameday Experience.

Your support will directly impact the elements that make gameday special, including:

• Enhanced visual and audio experiences
• State-of-the-art technology upgrades
• Program and staff support
• Pyrotechnics and fan engagement features
• And more

Every gift helps us create an unforgettable atmosphere for Mustang fans and student-athletes alike. Thank you for helping us take Mustang gamedays to the next level!