We’re proud of Tower Scholar alum Emory Woodruff, who contributed to a major report on public defense in California during her practicum with the Deason Center. The report was submitted to the CA State Public Defender and Legislature. View the report here:

We were honored to award the Tower Center Medal of Freedom to Jon Meacham—Pulitzer Prize–winning historian and trusted voice on democracy, leadership & civic life. His work exemplifies integrity, public service & principled discourse. Congratulations, Jon Meacham! #SMUTowerCenter

The #SMU Tower Center and @KwanseiGakuin presents #SunandStar #Symposium in #Japan 2025. Info & Reg. https://t.co/9O8CTRH3Qr

Thanks for the invitation to collaborate @SMUDCII ! We were delighted to learn more about this opportunity to learn more about democracy in Africa

We are delighted to have Amb. Jeffrey Feltman as the keynote speaker of this year’s National Security conference addressing the importance and the role of the UN for the U.S. and the world.

Peacekeeping has been in decline, despite being an important tool in the international order, although it can adapt. This is what @KPColeman is presenting at our National Security Symposium

Happening now: Our National Security Conference. In the current panel we are hearing from @CourtneyFung about the narrative around U.S.-China competition and China’s role in the UN system

Happening now: In this collaboration with the International Area Studies program and the Political Science department, Christopher Wlezien analyzes the roll and accuracy of polls in elections

Thank you for talking to our students and being a part of today’s Texas-Mexico event!

Happening now: Our National Security event about Democracy and U.S.-China Relations with guest @whoisjonchu and our Tower Chair Stefano Recchia

Congratulations to Nexpoint Tower Scholar Shriya Siddharta for receiving a prestigious Goldwater Scholarship for her research, which was also featured on @NBCDFW 👇🏻:

SMU is proud of all the things our 2024 graduates have accomplished so far! 🎓 Learn more about what's in store for some of our extraordinary seniors after they graduate next weekend: https://t.co/HZV5X1Wvou

Happening now: @TowerScholars cohort of 2025 is presenting their policy proposal to @MigrationPolicy . Our students examine current policy landscape on visas in North America and analyze labor market needs to consider for immigration reform Thank you @piaorrenius @SeleeAndrew

Thank you to @AmbassadorGreen for his presentation to SMU Tower Center students. He encouraged the young scholars to be future world changers and we couldn’t be more grateful for his inspiring visit. #smu

Happening now: the opening to our day of panels for our 70th anniversary Owens Conference in collaboration with @DallasFed @piaorrenius

Happening now: Our Fellow @piaorrenius introducing keynote speaker Michael Clemens at our 70th Anniversary Owens Conference

Student event: meet Amb. Julieta Valls Noyes, Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Population, Refugees & Migration at U.S. State Dept. Learn how to get involved in the new program Welcome Corps and ask her questions about her diplomatic career. Register: https://t.co/qUkWvgfOWJ

Great to share with @SMU students as Guest Lecturer @SMUTowerCenter about common challenges 🇲🇽🇺🇸. Each side must take responsibility for its share of the burden. We must continue building a strong North America together.Thank you Senior Fellow Diana Newton for the kind invitation

What role can Japan play going forward in today’s world, where authoritarianism is on the rise? Dr. Mireya Solis @solis_msolis goes in depth in her keynote address. #SunandStar

Happening now: Sun and Star Symposium on U.S.- #Japan relations