SMU announces May 2011 graduates

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local students were awarded degrees during Southern Methodist University’s May 2011 Commencement ceremonies.

Erik Burgos-Soto, a resident of Red Oak, received a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering.

Lindsay Guynes, a resident of Red Oak, received a Master of Business Administration in management, and strategy & entrepreneurship.

Lauren Hadaway, a resident of Red Oak, received a Bachelor of Arts in cinema-television.

Rachel Washington, a resident of Ovilla, received a Bachelor of Arts in psychology.

Jana Donahoo, a resident of Midlothian, received a Bachelor of Music in music education.

Justin Nichols, a resident of Midlothian, received a Doctor of Philosophy in mechanical engineering.

Darrell Roberts, a resident of Midlothian, received a Master of Business Administration in finance, and information technologies & operations mgmt.

Scott Thomas, a resident of Midlothian, received a Juris Doctor in law.

After the University-wide Commencement, SMU’s schools and departments held individual ceremonies throughout the day to honor graduates.

SMU is a nationally ranked private university in Dallas founded 100 years ago. 

Today, SMU enrolls nearly 11,000 students who benefit from the academic opportunities and international reach of seven degree-granting schools.