Media Mentions: June 2026

More Universities Want to Be Neutral. Will It Work at SMU?
May 27, 2026
The Dallas Morning News
Featured Doctoral Student: David Spicer

40 Is the New 30: How Sports Science Helped Create the Oldest World Cup Ever
June 9, 2026
The 2026 Dispatch
Featured Faculty: Hiro Tanaka

At 92, She’s as Fit as Someone Half Her Age
June 10, 2026
The Washington Post
Featured Faculty: Hiro Tanaka

‘Love on the Spectrum’ Inspires a Dating Class at UT For Students with Disabilities
June 10, 2026
Austin American-Statesman
Featured Master’s Student: Kaelin Rubenzer

Experts’ Top Stress-Relief Workouts Include Swimming, Yoga, Strength Training and Tai Chi
June 13, 2026
The Charlotte Observer 
Featured Faculty: Hiro Tanaka

STAAR Scores Show Three Austin ISD Middle Schools Still Struggling as State Takeover Looms
June 16, 2026
KEYE-TV (Austin, TX)
Featured Faculty: David DeMatthews

Texas School Districts are Struggling to Balance Their Budgets. Who Is Responsible?
June 17, 2026
CBS Austin
Featured Faculty: Rachel White

Four Finalists for Baltimore County Schools Leader Make Their Case at Town Hall
June 17, 2026
The Baltimore Banner
Featured Faculty: Rachel White

Professors to Develop Therapies for Loved Ones of Pediatric Brain Tumor Patients
June 21, 2026
The Daily Texan
Featured Faculty: Mark Eddy, Erin Rodriguez

Lessons Learned About Bold Tech Initiatives from the LAUSD Chief’s Departure
June 22, 2026
EducationWeek
Featured Faculty: Rachel White

TEA Retroactively Approved Certification Waiver for Houston ISD’s Mike Miles on Last Day of School Year
June 23, 2026
Houston Chronicle
Featured Faculty: David DeMatthews