Story by Susan White As a student researcher, Sam Weber trained others working on cell biology experiments and explored the use of the performing arts in public health education. And in spring 2018 he directed his second 24-Hour Musical, Heathers the Musical. The Dedman College Scholar and University honors student graduated in May 2018 with […]
From the Ivory Coast, to community college, to SMU: A journey in pursuit of education & the American dream Story by Kenny Ryan Where SMU senior Yann Olonade comes from, nobody asked, “Why do you want to immigrate to the United States?” Born and raised in Ivory Coast (Cote D’Ivoire), Olonade always knew he wanted […]
SMU gave Benjamin Chi the resources to travel abroad and research causes of diabetes in Chinese migrants. He graduated with a passion for healthcare policy and the impact it can have on millions. Story by Kenny Ryan When Benjamin Chi travelled to the city of Harbin in northern China for diabetes research in 2016, it […]
“I was hooked from Day One.” Karly Zrake ’18 Karly Zrake’s degrees fulfilled her lifelong dream to “be the change you want to see in the world.” Story by Denise Gee Karly Zrake came to SMU from her home in San Diego four years ago for one reason: SMU is one of only a handful […]
Aleena Taufiq ’18 recently landed her dream job in artificial intelligence and expanded her Geared Up middle school enrichment program. And it all started when she found her passion for engineering through a project at SMU. Story by Patricia Ward After her first semester at SMU, Aleena Taufiq ’18 knew the pre-med track she had […]