For instance, until Yale was switched to SMU Boulevard, there was never a sign on Central Expwy. pointing out that SMU was right there. No signs saying "SMU next three exits" or "Ford Stadium/Moody Coliseum next exit."
I agree with the point you were trying to make, but this is factually incorrect.
When the freeway was reconstructed, there was a sign added before the Lovers exit (Southbound) and before the Mockingbird Exit (northbound) that said:
"Southern Methodist University
Yale Blvd - SMU Blvd
Next Exit"