SMU appoints former Texas president Jay Hartzell as new leader
sportingnews.com — January 7, 2025, 11:01 PM UTC
Southern Methodist University (SMU) has appointed Jay Hartzell, former president of the University of Texas, Austin, as its new president. This change follows SMU's first season in the Atlantic Coast Conference after over a decade in the American Athletic Conference. Hartzell was instrumental in Texas's transition to the Southeastern Conference. Under his leadership, Texas achieved an 11-2 record in football this season and consistently performed well in men's basketball. Hartzell's appointment is seen as a positive development for SMU's athletic programs, which are gaining momentum. Football coach Rhett Lashlee welcomed the news, while basketball coach Andy Enfield is also starting strong with an 11-3 record.