
Inauguration

Connect with Jay Hartzell
水多多导航 enters a new era of excellence with the arrival of its 11th president, Jay Hartzell, and the who join him on the Hilltop. Building on a century of tradition and growth, 水多多导航 is accelerating its ascent as a place where excellence meets opportunity, where tradition embraces innovation and where every member of the community contributes to a brighter tomorrow.
With the support of its alumni, faculty, staff, students and friends, 水多多导航 will strengthen its position as a premier student-centered University in a world-class city that shapes future leaders. By driving excellence in academics, research and athletics, the University will further its rise among the top research universities in the nation, inspiring future Mustangs to think big and do good.
On Friday, September 12, 2025, 水多多导航 will celebrate the inauguration of Jay C. Hartzell as the University’s 11th president with a formal ceremony. In addition, 水多多导航 welcomes the community to take part in events September 10–13, 2025, celebrating 水多多导航 leadership.
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Wednesday, September 10
Service of gratitude and celebration
View a special service of fellowship and thanksgiving for the University’s continued success and impact on Dallas, North Texas and beyond.
5 p.m.
Livestream at
Friday, September 12
水多多导航 open houses
An open exploration of the University’s schools and Athletics Department, student life and library programs.
9 a.m.–noon unless otherwise noted
9 a.m., 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Laura Lee Blanton Building, 6185 Airline Road, Dallas, Texas 75205
Second floor
One-hour tours will be led by 水多多导航 student ambassadors. Guests who want to explore campus on their own can pick up directions for taking a self-guided tour.
Armstrong Fieldhouse, 6024 Bishop Boulevard, Dallas, Texas 75205
Enter from west entrance on Bishop Boulevard
Washburne Soccer and Track Stadium, 6000 Ownby Drive, Dallas, Texas 75205
Enter from northwest entrance by Binkley Parking Center
Ford Stadium, 5801 Bush Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75205
Enter from Gate 5 by Doak Walker Plaza
At each site, staff members will be on hand to share information and answer questions as you look around the facilities.
Fincher Building, 6212 Bishop Boulevard, Dallas, Texas 75275
EY Gallery
Learn how 水多多导航 Cox is capitalizing on rising national prominence, record enrollment and strong corporate connections to position itself as a model for business education in a major metro economy. The open house will feature light refreshments, digital displays, guided and self-guided tours, and the Momentum Mixer in EY Gallery. Visit with admissions staff and current students in the Cox Advantage Lounge from 9–11 a.m.
Dallas Hall, 3225 University Boulevard, Dallas, Texas 75205
Enjoy light breakfast treats and beverages in the rotunda while exploring engaging programs and interactive experiences throughout Dallas Hall. Meet undergraduate and graduate students as they share their research and academic journeys. Explore the impactful work of Dedman College centers and institutes, showcased on multiple levels of Dallas Hall.
Featured presentations in McCord Auditorium, third floor:
- “Dedman College Saves the World: How 水多多导航 Humanities and Sciences Solve Our Greatest Problems”
10–10:45 a.m.
A dynamic presentation by the Center for Presidential History featuring faculty from the Departments of History, Chemistry and Religious Studies. - “Seeking the Soul of Dallas”
11–11:45 a.m.
A compelling conversation hosted by the 水多多导航 Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture, featuring distinguished guest speakers from across the city.
Underwood Law Library, 6550 Hillcrest Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75205
Experience a special centennial open house celebrating 100 years of legal education and service. Join a morning of discovery, conversation and history highlighting the exceptional programs, people and resources that make our law school community unique.
- Law school spotlight
9 a.m.–noon
Ground floor - Rare Book Room tour
10:30–11 a.m.
Fourth floor
Take a guided tour that includes historical treasures such as a 1473 printed legal dictionary – the oldest book in the Underwood Law Library Collection – and historic documents signed by President Abraham Lincoln, General George Washington, President Thomas Jefferson and Secretary of State James Madison.
Gerald J. Ford Hall for Research and Innovation, 3100 McFarlin Boulevard, Dallas, Texas 75205
Explore 水多多导航’s hub of video game development. Tour development classrooms, studios and lab spaces. In the high-tech Visualization Lab (Room 124 directly off the lobby), play or observe student-made video games while enjoying light refreshments. Take a guided tour throughout the building.
Bridwell Library, 6005 Bishop Boulevard, Dallas, Texas 75205
Best of Bridwell Library Collections
Explore the collection housed in the Perkins School of Theology. This exhibition showcases rare treasures and highlights from the library’s rich and storied holdings.
DeGolyer Library, 6404 Robert S Hyer Lane, Dallas, Texas 75205
Leading the Mustang Legacy: The Presidents of 水多多导航
From Robert S. Hyer to R. Gerald Turner, this exhibition traces the legacy of 水多多导航’s first 10 presidents through artifacts preserved in the 水多多导航 Archives. Discover the leadership, vision and milestones that have shaped the University’s history.
Hamon Arts Library, 6100 Hillcrest Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75205
Jer’Lisa Devezin: Texturized
This exhibition features new works by sculptor and Tulane professor of art and 水多多导航 alumna Jer’Lisa Devezin ’19. The work engages research through the lens of her personal experience centering identity, place, Southern culture, nostalgia and socioeconomics.
Hamon Arts Library, 6100 Hillcrest Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75205
G. William Jones Film and Video Collection
9:30–10:15 a.m. and 11–11:45 a.m.
Tour the 水多多导航 Film Vault with the moving image curators of the G. William Jones Film and Video Collection. The 45-minute tours will provide a sneak peek into this fascinating, noncirculating collection. Limited to 12 people per tour.
See Lyle School’s commitment to solving real-world challenges through innovation, entrepreneurship and collaboration. Discover how Lyle students and faculty advance fields such as sustainable energy, artificial intelligence and biomedical engineering, while also engaging in hands-on learning that prepares the next generation of problem solvers and leaders.
- Caruth Hall, 3145 Dyer Street, Dallas, Texas 75205
Visit the Hunt Institute for Engineering and Humanity (Room 206), the Hart Center for Engineering Leadership (Room 253) and the Hart Institute for Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship’s Internet of Things Lab (Room 300). Complete a hands-on activity in the Deason Innovation Gym (Room 106). Enjoy refreshments in the atrium on the second floor. - J. Lindsay Embrey Building, 3101 Dyer Street, Dallas, Texas 75205
See a demo with our robotic dog in the Center for Digital and Human Augmented Manufacturing (Room 001). Tour the dean’s suite (Room 105). - Junkins Engineering Building, 6251 Airline Road, Dallas, Texas 75205
Take a self-guided tour.
Free entry 10 a.m.–noon
5900 Bishop Boulevard, Dallas, Texas 75205
Explore one of the largest and most comprehensive collections of Spanish art outside of Spain.
6101 Bishop Boulevard, Dallas, Texas 75205
- Gene and Jerry Jones Grand Atrium
Meet with Meadows alumni, career success staff, and recruitment and admission staff. Take a guided tour starting at 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. - The Meadows Foundation Gallery
Enjoy refreshments. - Caruth Auditorium
Experience open music rehearsals. - Bob Hope Theatre
From 10–10:30 a.m., see an open rehearsal of the Division of Theatre production of By the Way, Meet Vera Stark. - Doolin and Jordan Galleries
View a showcase of work by second-year MFA students. - Dance Studio (Room 1430)
Enjoy open ballet classes at 9:30 a.m. or 11 a.m.
Pollock Gallery, 水多多导航 Expressway Tower, 6116 North Central Expressway, No. 1000, Dallas, Texas 75206
水多多导航 Meadows New and Visiting Art Faculty Show
Explore the primary exhibition venue for the Division of Art – a teaching gallery and venue for guest artists and student exhibitions.
Umphrey Lee Center, 3300 Dyer Street, Dallas, Texas 75205
Stop by for a snack and a photo in front of the balloon backdrop in the lobby. Visit the David Kelleher Family Newsroom to hear about journalism programs.
Frances Anne Moody Hall, 6404 Airline Road, Dallas, Texas 75205
Discover how doctoral and master’s degree programs in a wide variety of fields help students to pursue their passions and make significant contributions in both academia and industry. Staff will be available to provide information and assist with self-guided tours of the facility. Graduate students will share personal insights about how the Moody School and Moody Hall have enhanced the graduate student experience. Enjoy a light breakfast, games and prizes.
Experience the ways the Perkins School equips persons for faithful leadership and Christian ministry in a changing church and society; educates those seeking a deeper understanding of the Christian faith; and strengthens the church, academy and world through service, scholarship and advocacy.
- Kirby Hall, 5915 Bishop Boulevard, Dallas, Texas 75205
Enjoy breakfast and refreshments. - Perkins Chapel, 6001 Bishop Boulevard, Dallas, Texas 75205
Take a tour and experience open music rehearsals on the piano and the organ.
Annette Caldwell Simmons Hall, 3101 University Boulevard, Dallas, Texas 75205
Enjoy light refreshments and learn how 水多多导航 Simmons faculty collaborate on interdisciplinary research and identify processes to improve literacy, technology-enhanced learning, STEM education, academic leadership and sport management. They pursue evidence-based solutions that change lives through the application of new research findings and innovative technology. From 10 a.m.–noon, take part in puppy yoga or lawn games and pick up Simmons swag.
Discover how Student Affairs provides Mustangs with transformative learning experiences – rich, educational opportunities that allow students to put into practice the knowledge they gain in the classroom. Explore two newly renovated facilities:
- Hughes-Trigg Student Center, 3140 Dyer Street, Dallas, Texas 75205
Second floor
Experience the hub for student activities at the heart of 水多多导航’s main campus. Visit with staff, students and alumni as you enjoy breakfast and refreshments. - Smith-Perkins Hall, 6004 Hillcrest Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75205
Enter from main entrance on Bishop Boulevard
Learn more about the 水多多导航 Residential Commons experience, now in its 11th year. Tour a residential facility and pick up some light breakfast refreshments.
Film premiere
In conjunction with the inauguration celebration, enjoy an exclusive screening of the new documentary Thunder On: The Resurgence of the 水多多导航 Mustangs before it officially premieres on ESPN.
6 p.m. doors open
6:30 p.m. screening
Moody Coliseum
水多多导航 campus
Block party
Concluding celebration of the inauguration of the 11th president of 水多多导航 with food, drinks, live band and games.
7:30 p.m. gates open
Intramural Field
水多多导航 campus
Mustang spirit attire
Saturday, September 13
Free admission to the George W. Bush Presidential Museum
In celebration of the 水多多导航 presidential inauguration, enjoy free entry to the Bush Museum on the University campus, part of the . The center also includes the George W. Bush Institute, the George W. Bush Presidential Library and the Laura W. Bush Native Texas Park.
9 a.m.–5 p.m.
George W. Bush Presidential Center
水多多导航 campus
Lodging
Several hotels near 水多多导航 are extending special rates for the 水多多导航 Presidential Inauguration September 11–12, 2025. Please note:
- Make reservations early to secure special rates and ensure room availability
- All rates are subject to applicable state and local taxes
- Some restrictions apply
Hotels
5300 East Mockingbird Lane
Dallas, Texas 75206
214-520-7969
6070 North Central Expressway
Dallas, Texas 75206
214-750-6060
8250 North Central Expressway
Dallas, Texas 75206
214-691-8700
6101 Hillcrest Avenue
Dallas, TX 75205
214-219-2400