Engage Dallas is a place-based community engagement initiative via SMU’s Residential Commons to address community needs focusing on South and West Dallas. The initiative is a long-term, university-wide commitment led by students to partner with local residents, organizations, and other leaders to positively impact the community. There is equal emphasis on campus and community impact stemming from the initiative.

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Students

Practice leadership and inspire positive change

Faculty & Staff Engage Dallas Students

Faculty & Staff

Find teaching, scholarship, and service support

News & announcements

    Upcoming Opportunities and Events

    • Thursday, February 12, 2026, 3:30pmPrivate Location (sign in to display) Get 2.5 hours of direct service by helping elementary-middle schoolers with reading and STEM based activities/projects! Email tripathya@smu.edu...

    • Saturday, October 10, 2026, 8:00amPrivate Location (sign in to display) Engage Dallas' fall day of service.