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SMU Impact Stories
Discover the journeys of our faculty, alumni, students, and partners who are driving positive change through education, research and community engagement. Each story offers a window into the values that define Singapore Management University—from academic excellence and inclusive leadership to real-world impact and global relevance.
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Professor Lily Kong, President of Singapore Management University, has led the University since 2019 as its first Singaporean President. In this first of a series of stories marking the SMU's 25th anniversary, discover how Prof Kong is reimagining the university for the future by championing research with societal impact and nurturing changemakers through experiential learning.

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SMU alumna Zhang Yimei and student Shen Xinyi are on a mission to improve mental wellness through creative arts and technology. Through their startup Artistry Heals, they conduct workshops that help participants express themselves in new ways. The team is also developing an emotional wellness app. Yimei and Xinyi share more about their journey of building Artistry Heals, including getting support from the SMU Institute of Innovation & Entrepreneurship’s Business Innovations Generator.

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