SMU Police Search for Missing Student Brianna Arango

The 21-year-old was last seen on campus near Harold Simmons Hall on Thursday afternoon.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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Southern Methodist University Police are searching for 21-year-old student Brianna Arango, who was last seen on campus near Harold Simmons Hall around 12:30 p.m. on Thursday. Arango did not attend her scheduled class at 1 p.m. and did not meet up with family members as planned earlier in the day. She was last seen wearing a white shirt, blue sweatpants, and carrying a beige tote bag.

Why it matters

Student safety and well-being are top priorities for SMU, and the university is working closely with local authorities to locate Arango and determine the circumstances surrounding her disappearance.

The details

According to police, Arango was last seen on the SMU campus near Harold Simmons Hall around 12:30 p.m. on Thursday. She did not attend her regularly scheduled class at 1 p.m. and also did not meet up with family members as she had planned earlier in the day. Arango was last seen wearing a white shirt, blue sweatpants, and carrying a beige tote bag.

  • Arango was last seen on campus around 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 13, 2026.
  • Arango did not attend her scheduled 1 p.m. class on Thursday.

The players

Brianna Arango

A 21-year-old student at Southern Methodist University.

SMU Police

The police department at Southern Methodist University, which is working to locate the missing student.

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What’s next

SMU Police are continuing their investigation and search efforts to locate Brianna Arango.

The takeaway

The disappearance of a student is a serious matter, and the SMU community is working closely with authorities to ensure Brianna Arango's safe return. Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to remain vigilant and report any information that could aid in the search.