World Changers Shaped By Ethics

A university-wide center that supports student and faculty ethics-related education and activities.

Cary M. Maguire Center for Ethics and Public Responsibility

The Cary M. Maguire Center for Ethics and Public Responsibility is a trusted resource for the exploration and understanding of contemporary ethical questions through education, scholarship, research, and recognition that fulfills our public responsibility to build a society that upholds integrity, critical thinking, and social responsibility as essential values to the wellbeing of humankind.

Connecting SMU and Our Community

The Maguire Ethics Center cultivates dialog between students, faculty, and community through events and fellowship.

Maguire Ethics Center Highlights

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    2024 Public Service Fellows

    The Maguire Ethics Center proudly announces its 2024 cohort of Public Service Fellows - four exceptional graduate students from SMU dedicated to advancing public service and ethics research.

    Meet the Fellows

  • Klaus Desmet

    2024 Public Scholar Lecturer: Klaus Desmet, Ph.D.

    The Maguire Center for Ethics and Public Responsibility is excited to announce Dr. Klaus Desmet as the 2024 Public Scholar Lecturer. Dr. Desmet holds the Ruth and Kenneth Altshuler Centennial Interdisciplinary Professor of Cities, Regions, and Globalization within the Economics department of Dedman College.

    Read About Dr. Desmet

  • Collen Allred

    Civic Engagement at SMU

    Learn more about how to register to vote, understand who's on your ballot, and familiarize yourself with your state's voting rules and guidelines to ensure your voice is heard.

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