TAI Director Calls for Involvement, Change

Convocation address fosters a promising start to a new year

On August 19, Dr. Steven M. Edwards, who serves as both SMU’s Faculty Senate president and the director of the Temerlin Advertising Institute, addressed incoming students, parents and faculty members at SMU’s 98th Opening Convocation. In his brief remarks, Edwards urged students to take charge of their educations, explore and challenge themselves. He finished his message with an inspiring invitation to “be changed, and go on to change the world around you.” To see footage of Dr. Edwards’ address, click