The 1911 Group
The 1911 Group is a curated community of accomplished SMU alumni driving business and leadership across Dallas–Fort Worth. Members gain access to exclusive luncheons featuring prominent speakers from business and sports, private dinners at top Park Cities restaurants, and a 300+ member alumni directory to expand both personal and professional networks. With monthly gatherings and over fifteen signature luncheons each year, The 1911 Group fosters genuine connections, collaboration, and idea exchange among SMU’s most driven alumni.
The 1911 Group
Latest Episodes
Inside Texas Politics with Henry Bryan | State Advocacy & the Future of North Texas
This week on SMU Stories, we sat down with SMU alumnus Henry Bryan.As the North Texas Commission's Director of State Advocacy, Henry serves as liaison to our Government Affairs Committee, oversees the NTC’s statewide policy planning, dev...
From Cox to the Peace Corps: Brooke Donelson on Community Impact & Growth
This week on SMU Stories, host Bora Laci sits down with Brooke Donelson (’18) to discuss her dynamic journey from the Hilltop to international consulting and global community service.Brooke believes some of life’s best opportunities for ...
Real Estate Investing in the Southeast | Bruce Blackwood | SMU Stories
This week on SMU Stories, we sat down with Bruce Blackwood, Managing Partner of Woodson Company, a real estate investment firm focused on value-add multifamily acquisitions in the growing suburban markets of Georgia and the Carolinas.Be...
The Art of Building Brands and Communities
Morganne Stewart is a creative strategist, entrepreneur, and marketing leader with more than a decade of experience building brands, leading high-impact initiatives, and connecting business, creativity, and community. She is the founder of Morg...
Inside the Growing Ceramics Scene in Dallas | Marcello Andres Ceramics
This week on SMU Stories, we sat down with SMU alum Marcello Andres Ortega, founder of Marcello Andres Ceramics and a Dallas-based ceramic artist redefining functional design.After earning his degree in economics and finance from SMU, M...
