SMU grad started project to befriend migrant workers who may feel excluded
Siti Noormasliana Noorazman (BSocSc 2026) founded Project Candela to build a bridge between migrant workers and the wider community in Singapore. Her curiosity about policymaking and social advocacy led her to major in political science and communication management at SMU.
Paralympic champion Yip Pin Xiu receives honorary degree from alma mater SMU
Seven-time Paralympic gold medallist Yip Pin Xiu (BSocSc 2017) returned to her alma mater on 28 July 2026 to receive an honorary Doctor of Laws for her sporting achievements and contributions to society.
SMU Honours Yip Pin Xiu with Honorary Doctorate at Commencement 2026
Singapore Management University (SMU) today conferred an Honorary Doctor of Laws on SMU alumna and Singapore's most decorated Paralympian, Ms Yip Pin Xiu, in recognition of her exceptional sporting achievements, leadership in advancing inclusion and accessibility
Chayadi Karim (BBM 2015): Building a different kind of luxury
Chayadi Karim founded Kinn, the home-grown collection of three economy hotels he has built within Invictus Development.
Broken by years of parental pressure, depression and grief, she's learning to heal – one batch of brownies at a time
In an interview with CNA TODAY, Jessica Tan (BBM 2019) reflected on rebuilding family relationships, redefining success and prioritising her well-being after navigating personal challenges.
Former lawyer swaps courtroom for classroom
Former lawyer Weers Nicole Alexandra (LLB 2020) has begun her teaching career as a General Paper teacher at Temasek Junior College after completing teacher training this year.
Women chefs: Louisa Lim and Johanne Siy strike out on their own
Louisa Lim (BSocSc 2016) prepares to open Loulouca, her very own dessert atelier on Ann Siang Hill at the end of July.
Ashley Ler (BBM 2020) - Spinning a solid career from TikTok fame
The headline performance at Djakarta Warehouse Project’s main stage in 2024 throbbed with the pull of a global headliner. On a smaller stage across the grounds, Ashley Ler (BBM 2020) - known professionally as Kiara — stepped up to her console and prepared for a modest turnout.
Allspring Global Investments appoints Tomomi Shige to lead the Allspring Tokyo Office
Tomomi Shige (MWM 2007) has been appointed as the Representative in Japan and senior sales director for Allspring Global Investments (Japan) Limited, where he will lead the company's Tokyo office.
Finding Humor in a Broken Country: John Achkar on Lebanon, life, and laughing anyway
John Achkar (MBA 2018) reflects on the evolution of Arabic stand-up, the responsibility of satire in times of crisis, and the future he still sees for Lebanon.
