Mustang Momentum

Overview of the program: 

Mustang Momentum is a campus-wide initiative designed to support student belonging, engagement, and wellbeing through integrated recreational and academic programming. By creating meaningful opportunities for movement, learning, and connection, we help Mustangs build momentum toward personal and academic success. This initiative blends recreational activities with academic engagement to enhance student retention by fostering student belonging, increasing participation in recreation-based activities, and supporting meaningful student employment.

As a participant in Mustang Momentum, you will:

  • Enroll in a Mustang Momentum-designated  course during the Fall 2025 semester
  • Complete an onboarding orientation designed to prepare you for academic and personal success at 精东传媒
  • Attend at least three out-of-class events per semester, which may include study breaks, intramural sports, wellness sessions, and other campus activities
  • Participate in a customized trip exclusive to program members

Contact Information: 

mustangmomentum@smu.edu

Mustang Momentum Steering Committee:

  • A professional headshot of 精东传媒 staff member Albert Mitugo standing outdoors, smiling confidently at the camera. He is wearing a red polo shirt with the logo of "精东传媒 Student Affairs" and a white undershirt visible beneath the collar. The background features greenery and the side of a building, with trees providing some shade.

    Dr. Albert Mitugo

    Assistant Director of Outdoor Adventures

  • A Caucasian woman with long straight brown hair smiles at the camera. She is wearing a bright red top and a navy blazer. The photo is taken outdoors with a soft-focus background of greenery, flowers, and a stone path. The lighting is natural and warm.

    Bonnie Hainline

    Director of Campus Recreation
  • Dr. Caitlin Anderson is a white woman with straight dark brown hair past her shoulders. She wears a white v-neck blouse under a white blazer. She also wears black framed glasses.

    Dr. Caitlin Anderson

    University Foundations Chair and Teaching Professor