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For Zara Teo (Bachelor of Science (Information Systems), Class of 2026), leadership often lies in the work that happens behind the scenes.

Recognised with the Ho Kwon Ping CIRCLE Award, she reflects on finding her voice, listening to different perspectives and learning that meaningful contribution does not always require being the person out front.

Check out Zara’s Faces of SMU (Grad Edition) story.
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"The more you invest in your community, the more you gain from it."
 
Meet Jerome Raphael Teo (Bachelor of Laws, Class of 2026) and this year's Ho Kwon Ping Circle Award recipient. From co-founding SMU Law POLARIS to leading The Bar and taking on pro bono work, Jerome's SMU journey was shaped by service, mentorship and community.
 
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Getting more people screened for cancer is important. But if patients cannot access timely follow-up care, some of the benefits of early detection may not be realised.

Associate Professor of Operations Management Gao Yini from the SMU Lee Kong Chian School of Business is leading an award-winning study that examines the full pathway from screening to diagnosis and treatment.

The research aims to help policymakers understand how different strategies could affect patient outcomes, waiting times and healthcare capacity under Healthier SG.

Read the full story: https://sgsmu.com/3VvM0Dv
Congratulations to SMU alumna Shanti Pereira (Bachelor of Accountancy, Class of 2021) on winning silver in the women’s 100m with a season’s best of 11.21s.

Read more about her race: https://bit.ly/4dWmVrG
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Innovation is stripping away the inconveniences that keep us from putting down our screens.

With the new iPhone Duo unveiled earlier this month, SMU Vice President (Partnerships and Engagement) and Lee Kong Chian Professor of Communication and Technology Lim Sun Sun explains why its larger screen could make it harder, not easier, to disconnect.

Read the full commentary: https://sgsmu.com/47dW0ny
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From 100m silver to 200m gold. πŸ₯ˆπŸ₯‡

The winning momentum continues for SMU alumna Shanti Pereira (Bachelor of Accountancy, Class of 2021), who has successfully defended her women’s 200m Asian Games title and made history as the first woman to win the event twice.

Read more about her historic win: https://bit.ly/4ykF22X
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"The most meaningful journeys are discovered, not planned."

Meet Jolie Cheng (Bachelor of Business Management, Class of 2026), SMU's Salutatorian, whose path from uncertainty to purpose-driven impact shaped her entire university journey.
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What if the graduate of the future needs β€œ10 minors” instead of one major?

In an interview with The Straits Times, SMU Chairman Mr Piyush Gupta reflects on why AI is increasing the value of cross-disciplinary thinking, curiosity and judgement β€” and why learning will need to continue throughout our careers.

Explore his perspectives on preparing for education and work in the AI age: https://sgsmu.com/4rzXl1k
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It's not about time. It's about energy.

Professor of Marketing (Practice) and Associate Dean (Impact) Sabine Benoit from the SMU Lee Kong Chian School of Business unpacks why so many of us reach for a Grab order even when cooking would take no longer, and what this means for the future of neighbourhood stores.

Read the full commentary here: https://sgsmu.com/4yJMX9y
AI adoption does not have to come with a hefty price tag.

Research by SMU Associate Professor of Operations Management Liang Xu shows how a simpler inventory algorithm helped convenience store managers spend 36.5% less time ordering stock while improving service levels.

The system handled routine recommendations, while managers stepped in when local demand, weather and other exceptions called for human judgment.

Explore how accessible AI can support smaller businesses: https://sgsmu.com/3U0ZHKl
From nursing to navigating Singapore's maritime future.
 
Meet Joshua Ting (MITB 2026), now a Product Manager in Digital Transformation at the Singapore Maritime Institute. A tough night shift sparked the question that changed his career path, and led him to SMU's MITB programme.  

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"The more capable that AI becomes, the more valuable human judgment becomes."

SMU President Professor Lily Kong shares her perspective on why critical thinking and the social sciences matter more than ever, in a recent interview with The Korea Times.

Read the full interview here: https://bit.ly/4AEJACI
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