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News Office of Engaged Learning Pathways to Industry Student Academic Engagement & Success

We are excited to announce the launch of SMU’s Global Career Accelerator

Post author By Kelly Chandrapal
Post date March 25, 2025
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Beginning in Summer 2025, SMU will offer undergraduate students the opportunity to gain real-world experience, develop in-demand skills, and enhance their intercultural competency through the Global Career Accelerator, a virtual internship program placing students on international teams to work on client-driven projects.

Through this program, students will: 

Collaborate with peers from over 50 countries in an internship-style experience. 
Bridge theoretical knowledge with practical application through innovative capstone projects. 
Work on projects for top global companies like Intel, The Grammys, and Amazon. 
Earn 3 internship credits while developing critical industry skills. 
Engage in Global LiveLabs and interactive coursework designed to enhance intercultural communication and professional development.

The program is open to all SMU students, with no prerequisites required. The flexible format ensures Mustangs can gain internship experience and enhance their career readiness while balancing academic and personal commitments.

To learn more about the Global Career Accelerator program through Podium Education and its benefits, visit careeraccelerator.smu.edu. 

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Office of General Education Peer Academic Leaders Student Academic Engagement & Success

The Peer Academic Leaders complete their Fall 2023 programming

Post author By Melina Padron
Post date November 22, 2023
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This fall, the Peer Academic Leaders (PALs) program has been consistently offering programs to help support SMU students on their academic journey.

Their programming has covered topics such as Degree Planner, Enrollment, and effective study strategies. The PALs have also facilitated workshops and Peer Panels highlighting SMU resources, including the A-LEC, the Hegi Career Development Center, TAOS, Intersessions, and Study Abroad.

The PALs have also hosted monthly “Study Breaks” in each of their assigned Residential Commons to help students maintain a healthy academic lifestyle before major exams.

The PALs have had over 700 students attend their programs throughout the Fall 2023 semester. The PALs are proud of this achievement and have already started to plan events for the Spring 2024 semester.

The PALs will wrap up their fall programming on December 5th, where they will collaborate with Fondren Library for SMU’s first-ever Study-A-Thon. This event will take place in Fondren’s Blue Mezzanine, reserved so students can grab snacks and study for their final exams.

The Office of General Education is excited to see what the PALs can achieve in Spring 2024. Students, staff, and faculty can stay updated with the PALs programming via SMU 360, Instagram, or the PALs website.