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  "id": "2026-01-23-southern-methodist-university-winter-weather-class-cancellations",
  "slug": "southern-methodist-university-winter-weather-class-cancellations-2026-01-23",
  "institution": {
    "name": "Southern Methodist University",
    "shortName": "SMU",
    "state": "TX",
    "type": "private-r2",
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    "enrollment": 12000
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    "date": "2026-01-23",
    "endDate": "2026-01-28",
    "type": "winter-weather",
    "cleryCategory": "emergency-notification",
    "resolution": "resolved",
    "headline": "Multi-day in-person class cancellations for winter weather",
    "headlinePublic": "Multi-day in-person class cancellations for winter weather",
    "summary": "SMU [canceled weekend campus activities and then multi-day in-person classes for winter weather while keeping online courses](https://x.com/SMU/status/2014830131521425529).",
    "outcome": "In-person classes resumed Thursday January 29."
  },
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      "sequence": 1,
      "type": "initial",
      "timestamp": "2026-01-23T16:38:31-06:00",
      "channel": "twitter-x",
      "verbatimText": "Due to inclement weather, campus activities starting at 8 p.m. today and through the weekend have been canceled. On-campus operations have been adjusted for this weekend as well. \n\nAs of now, the men’s basketball game versus Florida State is still set to be played as scheduled on Saturday. Additional updates on athletic events can be found at https://t.co/Vo0TdkuQst and their social media channels.\n\nFor updates on dining halls, campus services, and all other campus events, visit SMU Aware using the link below ⬇️",
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      "type": "update",
      "timestamp": "2026-01-24T21:28:29-06:00",
      "channel": "twitter-x",
      "verbatimText": "In-person classes at SMU have been canceled for Monday, January 26, due to inclement weather. Online courses will be held as scheduled.\n\nFor the latest updates on campus operations, dining hall hours and other services, visit the SMU Aware website using the link below ⬇️",
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      "sequence": 3,
      "type": "update",
      "timestamp": "2026-01-25T18:09:19-06:00",
      "channel": "twitter-x",
      "verbatimText": "Due to continued weather and travel impacts, in-person classes are canceled on Monday, January 26, and Tuesday, January 27. Online courses will be held as scheduled. Some graduate and professional courses may be held virtually.\n\nFor the latest updates on campus operations, dining hall hours and other services, visit the SMU Aware website using the link below ⬇️",
      "isVerbatimConfirmed": true,
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      "sequence": 4,
      "type": "update",
      "timestamp": "2026-01-27T16:21:20-06:00",
      "channel": "twitter-x",
      "verbatimText": "Due to continued weather and travel impacts, in-person classes are canceled on Wednesday, January 28. Online courses will be held as scheduled. Some graduate and professional courses may be held virtually.\n\nIn-person classes and normal campus operations will resume on Thursday, January 29.\n\nFor the latest updates on campus operations, dining hall hours and other services, visit the SMU Aware website using the link below ⬇️",
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