Commencement 2004
Faculty at Singapore Management University's inaugural commencement ceremony held at Raffles City Convention Centre on 10 July 2004. First row, left to right, Dean David Montgomery, Dean Pang Yang Hoong, Dean Roberto Mariano and President Ronald Frank.


    Commencement 2007
    At the opening ceremony for Singapore Management University's fourth commencement, a procession of banners from the six schools. Left to right: Lee Kong Chian School of Business, School of Accountancy, School of Economics, School of Information Systems, School of Social Sciences and the new School of Law. Commencement ceremonies were held at Suntec City Convention Centre on 14 July 2007.


      Commencement 2008
      Salutatorian Ngiang Boon Loong addressing the crowd at Singapore Management University's fifth commencement ceremony. He graduates summa cum laude with a bachelor's degree in information systems management and a bachelor's degree in business management. The ceremony was held at Suntec City Convention Centre on 12 July 2008.


        Commencement 2007
        Singapore Management University conferred two honorary degrees at its fourth commencement ceremony. Mr Yong Pung How is shown here receiving the doctor of laws degree. Left to right: Chancellor Richard Hu, Dean of Students Low Aik Meng, Mr Yong Pung How and President Howard Hunter. Commencement ceremonies were held at Suntec City Convention Centre on 14 July 2007.


          Convocation 2009
          Student group, Eurhythmix, performing at Singapore Management University's tenth convocation. Convocation 2009 was held at Suntec City Convention Centre on 15 August 2009.


            Convocation 2009
            Some of the 1800 incoming students at Singapore Management University's tenth convocation. Convocation 2009 was held at Suntec City Convention Centre on 15 August 2009.


              Commencement 2012
              Professor James Tang, Dean of the School of Social Sciences, at Singapore Management University's ninth commencement ceremony. The largest graduation ceremony to date, the event was hosted by the School of Social Sciences and held at Suntec City over two days in July 2012.


                Professor Arnoud De Meyer at SMU Commencement 2017
                SMU President Professor Arnoud De Meyer speaking at SMU Commencement 2017 held at the SMU School of Law building


                  Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Law Mr K. Shanmugam grace the 2017 commencement as a keynote speaker
                  Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Law Mr K. Shanmugam giving a keynote speech at the 2017 commencement.


                    Convocation 2013
                    SMU's Senior faculty including President Arnoud De Meyer, Chairman Ho Kwon Ping and Provost Rajendra Srivastava at the opening of SMU Convocation 2013


                      Distinguished guests including Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean, SMU Chairman Ho Kwon Ping and Chancellor Yong Pung How at SMU's 2015 Commencement Ceremony
                      Distinguished guests including Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean, SMU Chairman Ho Kwon Ping and Chancellor Yong Pung How at SMU's 2015 Commencement Ceremony


                        Singapore Management University Graduates celebrating a joyful moment at the 2015 Commencement ceremony
                        Singapore Management University Graduates celebrating a joyful moment at the 2015 Commencement ceremony.


                          Inaugural Convocation
                          Some of the 306 incoming bachelor of business management students at Singapore Management University's inaugural convocation ceremony on 29 July 2000. This convocation marks the opening of the university, the beginning of the academic year and the start of the business school. Ceremonies were held at Bras Basah Park, the site of the Singapore Management University’s future city campus. Male undergraduates wore SMU ties and the female undergraduates wore SMU scarves.


                            Preparing for Inaugural Convocation
                            A large air-conditioned tent is set up at Bras Basah Park, the site of Singapore Management University’s future city campus. SMU’s inaugural convocation is held here on 29 July 2000.


                              Convocation 2001
                              Minister for Education Teo Chee Hean speaking at Singapore Management University’s second convocation, held at Suntec City Convention Centre on 12 August 2001. The Minister announced that SMU will start its third school—the School of Economics and Social Sciences—with an initial intake of 50 students for the bachelor of economics degree in 2002.


                                Convocation 2003
                                Dean of Students Low Aik Meng (centre) with students at Singapore Management University's Convocation 2003. The event was held at Suntec City Convention Centre on 16 August 2003.


                                  Lee Kong Chian School of Business Opening Ceremony
                                  Chairman of the Board of Trustees Ho Kwon Ping welcoming Lee Seng Tee, son of Lee Kong Chian, at the opening of the Lee Kong Chian School of Business on 24 March 2006.


                                    Convocation 2008
                                    Student emcees at Singapore Management University's ninth convocation. Convocation 2008 was held at Suntec City Convention Centre on 16 August 2008.


                                      Convocation 2010
                                      Samba Masala, Singapore Management University's fusion Asian/Brazilian percussion band, in action at the university's eleventh convocation. Convocation 2010 was held at Resorts World Convention Centre on 11 August 2010.


                                        Commencement & Graduation
                                        Collection on the commencement and graduation of our students


                                        Senior executives on ground inspection of the School of Law construction in 2016
                                        Senior executives inspecting the construction development of School of Law in 2016. Present on site were Ms Saw Phaik Hwa, Mr Lim Boon Wee, Mr Dilhan Pillay Sandrasegara, BG Lim U Yang Hugh-Reginald, Professor Arnoud de Meyer, Mr Sundaravadivelan Selvam, Mr Ho Kwon Ping and Mr Zulkifli bin Baharudin.
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                                          New Name for SMU School of Computing
                                          Unveiling the new name for SMU School of Computing and Information Systems
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                                            Singapore's Universities Sign Agreement
                                            On 11 June 2001, Singapore Management University signed a student exchange memorandum of understanding with National University of Singapore and Nanyang Technological University. The agreement allows up to 20 undergraduates from each of the three institutions to take up courses at the other universities. Selected students will have expanded course offerings and an exposure to different styles of teaching. Left to right: Nanyang Technological University President Cham Tao Soon, National University of Singapore President Shih Choon Fong and Singapore Management University President Janice Bellace. Photo taken at National University of Singapore.
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                                              Women in Community Conference held 26-27 February 2010 at SMU and launch of the Shirin Fozdar Trust Fund website
                                              The inaugural conference "Women in Community: Change Movers" was held on 26 & 27 February at SMU and funded by the Shirin Fozdar Trust Fund. The late Mrs Shirin Fozdar was a pioneer of women's rights and in her honour, the Shirin Fozdar Trust Fund was launched in 1993 to aid the enhancement and facilitation of the advancement of women in Singapore and the region and under the custodianship of the Wee Kim Wee Centre at SMU from 2009 July. From L-R: Kirpal Singh, ?, ?, Claire Chiang who launched the website for the Shirin Fozdar Trust Fund at the conference.
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                                                Students exercising on the stationary bike in the gymnasium
                                                Students exercising on stationary bikes in the gymnasium. SMU gymnasium, conveniently located at the basement of campus, provides facilities and equipment for students to workout conveniently in between or out of classes.
                                                  Collection: People


                                                  Professor Lily Kong, the newly appointed Provost, joins SMU from 1 September 2015
                                                  The Singapore Management University (SMU) is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Lily Kong (江莉莉教授) as the University’s new Provost (教务长兼常务副校长).  Professor Kong, who is currently Vice Provost (Academic Personnel) at the National University of Singapore (NUS) where she also holds the Provost’s Chair Professorship, will join SMU from 1 September 2015.  At SMU, Professor Kong will hold the Lee Kong Chian Chair Professorship of Social Sciences (李光前社会科学讲座教授).
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                                                    Career Champions of 2024
                                                    Corinne Ong, Director, Career and Employability Services (front, 3rd from left) from the Dato' Kho Hui Meng Career Centre (DKHMCC) with the Career Champions of 2024. The Career Champions Programme was initiated in January 2013, comprising student leaders trained by staff of DKHMCC to provide basic career coaching such as resume reviews, mock interviews, internship advice, to undergraduate students. Following its success, the programme was extended to Alumni in 2017.
                                                      Collection: People


                                                      Career centre establishes overseas engagement team in 2016
                                                      (From L to R) Ms Tara He, Ms Lynette Goh and Ms Joanna Tan formed the newly established team in 2016 from Dato' Kho Hui Meng Career Centre (DKHMCC) to engage and grow business relationships with overseas employers in selected markets, broadening the opportunities for students in their career journey.
                                                        Collection: People


                                                        Associate Professor Gary Pan, recipient of the inaugural SMU-X Excellent Teacher Award in 2018
                                                        Associate Professor Gary Pan from the School of Accountancy (Right) received the inaugural SMU-X Excellent Teacher Award from SMU Provost Professor Lily Kong (Left) at the 2018 State of University Address. The award recognizes faculty who are dedicated to teaching SMU-X courses and collaborating with partners from the private, public, or social sectors to integrate experiential activities where students address real-world issues impacting communities and organizations. Prof Pan, along with Prof Venky Shankararaman from the School of Information Systems, bridges accounting and information Systems in the SMU-X Accounting Analytics Capstone, preparing students for future changes in the work landscape. Prof Pan was also acknowledged for being nurturing and supportive in guiding students through their learning progress.
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                                                          Project Primate
                                                          President Janice Bellace (with flowers), students and faculty at Zouk Club on 13 June 2001. A group of Singapore Management University undergraduates organised SMU’s first student-run service project, Project Primate. As part of the community service module in their leadership and team building course, they adopted a baby Sumatran Orangutan and raised funds for wildlife conservation. The fund-raising efforts culminated in a bash at Zouk.
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                                                            Student Expedition to Thailand
                                                            Singapore Management University student expedition and community service project in Chiang Mai, Thailand, from 8 to 29 July 2002.
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                                                              At the SMU Student Services Hub
                                                              At the SMU Student Services Hub.
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                                                                SMU Prinsep Street Residences press briefing 2018
                                                                Professor Paulin Straughan, Professor Lily Kong and Mr Sundar Selvam sharing SMU's plans on Prinsep Street Residences at a press briefing held on 12 February 2018.
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                                                                  SMU Chairman Ho Kwon Ping at his book launch in 2018
                                                                  SMU Chairman Ho Kwon Ping sharing a light hearted moment with SMU Apolitical President Abbas Ali Mohamed Anas at his book launch in 2018
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                                                                    SMU and UIBE representatives at signing of MOU on 7 May 2012
                                                                    SMU team comprising L-R: Steven Miller (SIS), Bryce Hool (SOE), Howard Thomas (LKCSB), James Tang (SOSS), Annie Koh (Business Development & External Relations), Rajendra K Srivastava (Provost), Arnoud De Meyer (President), with Shi Jianjun (President UIBE) and his team on 7 May 2012 at MOU signing ceremony.
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                                                                      Wharton-SMU Research Centre Agreement
                                                                      Deputy Prime Minister Tony Tan speaking at the signing ceremony to establish the Wharton-Singapore Management University Research Centre. This joint research centre will focus on international business issues relevant to Singapore and Asia, and help establish a research culture at SMU. The deputy dean of the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, Janice Bellace, is named as the centre director and SMU president-designate. DPM Tony Tan also announced that SMU will award its own degrees beginning with its first graduates. The signing ceremony was held on 10 June 1999 at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel.
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                                                                        DPM Tony Tan Visits SMU
                                                                        The university flag is presented to Deputy Prime Minister Tony Tan by Singapore Management University’s Class of 2000. This occasion marked the beginning of the university’s student activities. SMU President Janice Bellace and DPM Tony Tan can be seen in the centre of the photo taken in front of the Evans Road building on 8 September 2000.
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                                                                          Lee Kong Chian School of Business Opening Ceremony
                                                                          Student performers at the opening celebration for the Lee Kong Chian School of Business on 24 March 2006.
                                                                            Collection: People


                                                                            David B. Montgomery with Emeritus Professor Award
                                                                            David B. Montgomery received the Emeritus award from Asia's Best B-School Awards
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                                                                              International Academic Advisory Panel Visit
                                                                              Professor Tan Teck Meng, SMU Deputy President and Provost, presenting plans for the new Singapore Management University to the International Academic Advisory Panel on 11 January 1999. The IAAP advises Singapore’s universities on major trends in university education and research. Photo taken at Singapore Institute of Management.
                                                                                Collection: People


                                                                                Senior Common Room Named
                                                                                Left to right: former Singapore President Wee Kim Wee, Dr Lee Seng Tee and Singapore Management University President Ronald Frank. Photo taken at the naming of the Senior Common Room at SMU's Bukit Timah campus for Dr Lee Seng Tee on 17 September 2001.
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                                                                                  School of Accountancy
                                                                                  School of Accountancy at Singapore Management University’s city campus. This side of the school faces Fort Canning Park. From 2007 onwards this building housed both the School of Accountancy and the new School of Law. Photo taken in September 2005.
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                                                                                    School of Economics and Social Sciences
                                                                                    School of Economics and Social Sciences at Singapore Management University’s city campus. In 2007 the school was reorganised into two separate schools—the School of Economics and the School of Social Sciences. Photo taken in September 2005.
                                                                                      Collection: Places


                                                                                      School of Information Systems
                                                                                      School of Information Systems at Singapore Management University’s city campus. Photo taken in September 2005.
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                                                                                        Campus Map
                                                                                        Map (circa 1999) showing location of Singapore Management University's first building on Evans Road and the adjacent Bukit Timah campus. North is to the right on this map.
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                                                                                          SMU's Offices at Goldbell Towers
                                                                                          SMU President Janice Bellace and Chairman Ho Kwon Ping at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the opening of Singapore Management University's new offices at Goldbell Towers on Scotts Road. Mr Ho Kwon Ping also announced the seventeen winning ideas from the city campus ideas competition. The public had been invited to submit their ideas on the design of the new city campus, specifically on how it could engage the public. Photo taken on 13 October 1999.
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                                                                                            Illustration of SMU's Bukit Timah Campus
                                                                                            Artist’s impression of an aerial view of Singapore Management University’s interim campus at Bukit Timah. The centre of the illustration shows the main drive leading from Bukit Timah Road up to the four historic buildings—Oei Tiong Ham, Manasseh Meyer, Federal, and Eu Tong Sen—and the two quadrangles. The Evans Road building, where SMU’s very first classes were held in 2000, is shown in the upper left corner of the illustration.
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                                                                                              Bras Basah Park
                                                                                              View of Bras Basah Park, looking toward Bras Basah Road and the Singapore Art Museum. This is the site selected for Singapore Management University’s city campus. Photo taken 16 June 2000.
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                                                                                                Evans Road Building
                                                                                                The upper storey of the Evans Road building, Singapore Management University’s first classroom building, in August 2000.
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                                                                                                  Evans Road Building
                                                                                                  Singapore Management University's Evans Road Building, adjacent to the University's Bukit Timah campus. Photo taken in 2001.
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