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Dallas, Texas
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The George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum is located on the campus of Southern Methodist University, housing millions of documents and artifacts from the Bush presidency.
The campus is known for its Collegiate Georgian architectural style, characterized by red brick buildings and white columns, which was inspired by the University of Virginia.
The Meadows Museum at SMU boasts one of the largest and most comprehensive collections of Spanish art outside of Spain, including works by El Greco, Velázquez, and Goya.
Founded in 1911 by the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, SMU maintains a connection with the United Methodist Church, although it operates as a nonsectarian institution.
In 1962, SMU became one of the first private universities in the South to integrate, admitting its first African American student, James V. L. Parrish.
SMU has implemented numerous sustainability initiatives, including a campus-wide recycling program and the installation of solar panels to reduce its carbon footprint.
The Cox School of Business at SMU is consistently ranked among the top business schools in the nation, offering a range of undergraduate and graduate programs.
