The Institute was established in 2020 with the generous support of Mr. and Mrs. Tucker Bridwell (BBA ’73, MBA ’74). The Bridwell Institute continues and expands upon the mission of its predecessor, the William J. O’Neil Center for Global Markets and Freedom.
The Bridwell Institute’s 2024-25 annual report looks back on 10 years of the Armentrout and Bridwell Scholars reading groups. The publication also reports on research based on our indexes that measure national, state, and local economic freedom. Our public events offered an interview with Whole Foods Market co-founder John Mackey and a presentation by art advocates Matt and Terry Kibbe. We had Texas Economic Forums focused on air travel and housing prices. Teaching Free Enterprise set a program record by engaging more than 2,900 teachers. We established the Bridwell senior fellows program and the Bridwell Institute Prize for the best capitalism book.
| Physical Address | Mailing Address | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
| 6214 Bishop Boulevard 1120 Bolin-Bridwell Hall Dallas, Texas 75275 |
P.O. Box 750333 Dallas, Texas 75275 |
bridwell-institute@smu.edu (214) 768-4210 |
Media Contact Information
Anna Martinez
Assistant Director of Media Relations
Phone: (214) 768-4474