Great to welcome and congratulate our newly admitted Fall 2026 graduate students to @lyleengineering last night. Excited to see new connections forming and future collaborations taking shape as these talented engineers begin their journey with us.
Welcome to the Lyle family!
ALT Dean Jalili, CEE faculty, and incoming students are standing around a table at an SMU Lyle School of Engineering admitted students event. Everyone is doing the "Pony Up" hand sign.
ALT A group of people are engaged in conversation at an event inside the SMU Lyle School of Engineering building. A sign on a table reads "Computer Science." The setting is an atrium with visible signage for "Mary Alice and Mark Shepherd, Jr. Atrium.
ALT Dr. Bobby B. Lyle stands in front of the podium at an SMU Lyle School of Engineering admitted students event giving remarks with his hands outstretched and holding a microphone. Dean Jalili looks on at him from the side and smiles.
ALT Student, faculty, staff, and future students all raise their glasses and cheers at the SMU Lyle fall 2026 admitted student mixer in Caurth Hall atrium at SMU in Dallas.
SMU Lyle student Yaw Boateng turned a common student challenge into a startup.
Compass helps students navigate campus resources, advising and opportunities more easily. The project recently represented SMU at the 2026 ACC InVenture Prize Competition.
Read more: bit.ly/4x5OxTr
Manufacturing is evolving fast โ and SMU Lyle is preparing the leaders who will shape whatโs next.
SMU Lyle's M.S. in Manufacturing Leadership and Innovation combines advanced engineering, smart manufacturing and leadership strategy to prepare future-ready professionals for industry transformation.
Learn more: bit.ly/42QcCQi#SMULyle#FutureReady#AdvancedManufacturing
Congratulations to Dr. Janille Smith-Colin on being selected as a recipient of the 2026-27 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award!
Her research will explore how urban roadway design impacts safety, accessibility and community well-being in Kingston, Jamaica, while advancing the Safe Systems Approach in engineering education and practice.
We are proud to see Dr. Smith-Colin representing SMU Lyle on the global stage through research that drives meaningful impact. ๐๐
#SMULyle#Fulbright#EngineeringTheFuture
Congratulations to the SMU Lyle Class of 2026! ๐
Weโre incredibly proud of our graduates and all they achieved during their time at Lyle. This community is stronger because of your talent, leadership and determination.
It was an unforgettable weekend celebrating alongside family, friends, faculty โ and even Buzz, our humanoid robot special guest. ๐ค
We canโt wait to see what you build next. Pony Up!
#SMULyle#ClassOf2026#EngineerTheFuture
ALT Buzz the robot stands in a cap and gown on stage during SMU Lyle's graduation ceremony, facing a large audience in a stadium.
ALT Two SMU Lyle students in graduation attire celebrate while walking on a tree-lined path. They wear blue gowns with colorful sashes and hold diplomas. The scene is festive and joyful, indicating a graduation event.
ALT An SMU Lyle graduate in cap and gown holds a blue diploma folder and a bouquet of red roses, standing with four people. They are outdoors with a crowd in the background.
ALT A graduate shakes hands with Buzz the robot while the SMU Lyle dean looks on and smiles
From Dallas to Morocco ๐
Honored to represent @SMULyle at a global forum with leaders from 70 countries discussing the future of AI and human civilization.
Engineering must lead in building trusted, human-centered AI systems.
#SMULyle#FutureOfAI#EngineeringLeadership
Itโs National Decision Day ๐ โค๏ธ
Hear from our students on what they love most about being a Mustangโthen come experience the Hilltop for yourself and see what makes it feel like home!
A major milestone for @lyleengineering with the opening of new AI, energy, and engineering labs.
These spaces expand hands-on learning and prepare our students to be Day 1 ready engineers.
Excited for what comes next. #SMULyle#EngineeringTheFuture
Great to bring together industry, academic and policy leaders at @lyleengineering Data Center Innovation & Next-Gen Workforce Summit.
The future of AI and digital infrastructure depends on the talent we build today and the partnerships we strengthen along the way.
#DataCenters
ALT Dean Jalili shakes hands with Senator Royce West
ALT A wide shot of the room with a view of the panel speakers during the Ask Me Anything discussion at the Summit
ALT Dr. Saeed Salehi and Dr. Bobby B. Lyle sit at the table and look up at the speaker from their seats at the Summit
ALT Dr. Nader Jalili stands at the podium and speaks into a microphone, addressing the audience at the Summit.
SMU and @AECOM are launching a doctoral fellowship program in the @lyleengineering, pairing PhD candidates with faculty and industry leaders to apply AI to real infrastructure challenges, with guaranteed career pathways.
Read more: bit.ly/47ZabOb
ALT In the image, a group of five individuals stands together holding a sign displaying the logos of SMU Lyle School of Engineering and AECOM. They are in front of a backdrop with text related to leadership and impact. A news banner at the bottom reads, "SMU and AECOM are building the future of AI infrastructure."
In-Person Classes Canceled Wednesday, Jan. 28
Due to continued weather and travel impacts, in-person classes are canceled on Wednesday, January 28. Online courses will be held as scheduled. Some graduate and professional courses may be held virtually. In-person classes and normal campus operations will resume on Thursday, Jan. 29. See More: blog.smu.edu/aware/2026/01/2โฆ
Thankful to join @SMU in standing with the Dallas community to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s enduring legacy at the MLK Parade! Moments like these remind us of the strength found in reflection, unity and shared purpose.
SMU has earned the 2026 Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement, recognizing our commitment to meaningful partnership and public impact!
Learn more: bit.ly/4qlXFQ7
โจ Student Spotlight
Meet Michael Llanes a junior double-majoring in Computer Science Data Science. Michael balances academics with active involvement across campus organizations.
From coding projects to community leadership, hear how he navigates student life and builds meaningful impact at SMU! ๐ป๐๐
#SMULyle#StudentSpotlight#ComputerScience#DataScience