The Meadows School of the Arts was established in 1969 at SMU and named after Algur H. Meadows. It is one of the most prestigious arts education institutions in the United States. Meadows School provides undergraduate and graduate degree programs in a unique mix of arts, including visual (art history, creative computation), and performing (dance and music) as well as communications (advertising, film and media arts, corporate communication, public affairs, journalism, and advertising). It also has a leading program in arts management, arts entrepreneurship, and an outstanding program in arts management. As a multidisciplinary educational institution, the Meadows School aims to help students prepare for professional career opportunities. Meadows School is an innovator in community outreach, encouraging its students to be leaders locally and internationally by establishing connections between art and entrepreneurship. Meadows serves as an advocate for North Texas' arts, providing industry research and a platform for collaboration.