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SMU President reflects on three decades as the university's leader

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SMUDecember 6, 2024 6:22 pm

SMU President reflects on three decades as the university's leader

The SMU Mustangs are heading into the ACC Championship game Saturday night. And as the school celebrates a history-making season, Dr. Gerald Turner is looking to his next role after 30 years as the university’s president. NBC 5’s Laura Harris talked to Turner about the last three decades.

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SMU President reflects on three decades as the university's leader

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