In 2012–13 SMU celebrated the third year of the University’s centennial commemoration period. SMU’s progress was marked by major strides forward in the key areas of student quality, faculty and academic excellence and the campus experience. A global audience watched as SMU celebrated the dedication of the George W. Bush Presidential Center. And thanks to the inspiring support of alumni, parents and friends for The Second Century Campaign, SMU continued to build a strong foundation for an extraordinary second century on the Hilltop.