Police Search for Missing Texas College Student

Authorities call disappearance of SMU student a 'matter of concern'

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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Police are searching for Brianna Arango, a 21-year-old student at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, who was last seen on campus on Thursday afternoon. Arango's family contacted SMU police after she failed to meet with them as planned and missed a class she was scheduled to attend.

Why it matters

The disappearance of a college student is always a concerning situation, as their safety and wellbeing are of utmost importance. SMU officials are taking this case seriously and are asking the campus community for assistance in locating Arango.

The details

According to police, Arango was last seen around 12:30 p.m. on Thursday near Harold Simmons Hall on the SMU campus. Her family contacted authorities around 3:30 p.m. when she did not show up for a planned meeting and also missed a 1 p.m. class. Arango was wearing a white shirt, blue sweatpants, and carrying a beige tote bag when she was last seen.

  • Arango was last seen around 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 13, 2026.
  • Arango's family contacted SMU police around 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 13, 2026.

The players

Brianna Arango

A 21-year-old student at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas who is currently missing.

Southern Methodist University Police Department

The campus police department at Southern Methodist University that is actively searching for the missing student.

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What they’re saying

“Based on the information available, SMU Police are actively working to locate Brianna and are treating this as a matter of concern.”

— Southern Methodist University Police Department (wbal.com)

“SMU Police are asking for the campus community's assistance in locating her.”

— Southern Methodist University Police Department (wbal.com)

What’s next

Police are continuing their investigation and search efforts to locate Brianna Arango. They are urging anyone with information about her whereabouts to contact the SMU Police Department.

The takeaway

The disappearance of a college student is always a concerning situation that requires a swift and thorough response from law enforcement. The SMU community is coming together to assist in the search and provide any information that could help locate Brianna Arango safely.