Jay Hartzell

Economist and higher-education leader serving as the 11th president of Southern Methodist University, previously president of the University of Texas at Austin and dean of the McCombs School of Business; expertise in finance and real estate and known for major fundraising and program-building initiatives.

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Nov 13, 2025 • 1h 3min

Jay Hartzell, President of SMU

Jay Hartzell, the 11th president of Southern Methodist University and former leader at UT Austin, brings a wealth of experience in finance and education. He shares insights on how AI is reshaping SMU's curriculum and fostering a renaissance in liberal arts. Jay discusses the impressive rise in applications since joining SMU, the strategic move to the ACC, and the unique benefits of being an urban university in Dallas. He emphasizes the importance of ethics in education and his vision for well-rounded student development amidst the challenges of housing and competition.

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