SMU Human Rights Program

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Celebrating our grads at the 2022 Hilltop Excellence Awards! This year, #SMUHumanRights students won 7 of the 10 student “M” Awards, @SMU’s highest recognition! Stay tuned as we share grad profiles of the Class of 2022 and honor the ways they #DemandDignity as our newest alumni.

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Our final senior spotlight is Shara Jeyarajah... hey, that's me🧑🏾‍🎓 I'm studying abroad in Ireland and South Africa with SMU Human Rights. Can you tell I'm not quite ready to let go?🥲

Thank you all for a beautiful four years! Over and out🙂🌱

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It’s Sydney’s turn! Sydney Hamilton is a Human Rights, International Studies, and Political Science triple-major. She served as the president of SMU’s Amnesty International.

Congratulations, Sydney!🍾

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Today, we’re spotlighting Allison! Allison Martin is a Human Rights and Religious Studies double-major. As a Human Rights Fellow, she founded Disability Connections and Empowerment.

Congratulations, Allison💗

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Today, we’re highlighting Siphosami Dongozi! Sipho is a Human Rights and Political Science double-major. She is a McNair Scholar, Bridwell Reading Scholar, and Faith and Learning Scholar.

Congratulations, Sipho🪷

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It’s time to spotlight Rowan! As a Human Rights and Philosophy double-major, Rowan was involved in Kairos Literary Magazine, Spectrum, SMU Service House, Engage Dallas, and Disability Connections and Empowerment.

Congratulations, Rowan🖤

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Let’s give it up for Sara Ellington, a Human Rights major! Sara was involved in Gamma Phi Beta Sorority, Panhellenic Council, Amnesty International, and Student Foundation.

Congratulations, Sara🌻

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Today, we’re spotlighting Razan. Razan is a President’s Scholar, and she majors in Human Rights and History.

Congratulations, Razan🎓

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It’s Mel’s turn! Melissa Whitler is a Human Rights and English double-major. They were active leaders in Kairos Literary Magazine, Spectrum, InterVarsity, Hilltopics, UKirk, and Pride Visibility Day.

Congratulations, Melissa🩵

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Flowers to Liana Forss. She triple-majored in Dance, Human Rights, and Health and Society triple-major.

Congratulations Liana!🌈

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Today, we’re spotlighting Lamisa Ali! She is a Human Rights and International Studies double-major, a Nexpoint Tower Scholar, and a Phi Beta Kappa inductee.

Congratulations, Lamisa🎓

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Let’s talk about Jo! Jo Lew is a Human Rights, Political Science, and Public Policy triple-major.

Congratulations, Jo🤩

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It’s Fran’s turn! Fran Badgett is a Human Rights and Philosophy double-major.

Congratulations, Fran🐐

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Today, we’re spotlighting Carolyn Kim, a Human Rights and Psychology double-major. She urges Human Rights students to soak in all the great things they will learn in class.

Congratulations, Carolyn🤍

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Flowers to Aidan Foley! A Human Rights, Philosophy, and Sociology major with a minor in Women and Gender Studies, Aidan is receiving multiple awards highlighting her outstanding work in the Sociology Department.

Congratulations, Aidan💟

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Today’s flowers go to Camryn Smith! As a Human Rights major, Camryn participated in BLM@SMU, Student Senate, and Alpha Kappa Alpha Inc.

Congratulations, Camryn💓

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It’s Ash’s time to shine! Asher Thye is President’s Scholar studying Human Rights and Anthropology.

Congratulations, Ash💐

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Let’s talk about Amira! Amira Bivens is a Human Rights major and Women and Gender Studies minor. Congratulations, Amira🌸

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Today we’re spotlighting Amber Siddiqui, a Biology and Human Rights double-major! Amber plans to attend UT Southwestern Medical School this Fall with a concentration in Global and Public Health to continue her mission to reduce disparities in healthcare. Congratulations, Amber🥳

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It’s that time of year to celebrate our seniors!🌟 We’re kicking off senior spotlights with Alba Salcido-Diaz, a Human Rights and Spanish double-major. Congratulations, Alba!

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Welcome to the third annual Human Rights Arts Festival!🌺 Alongside student art displays and performances, we are proud to host John “Prime” Hina from Hawai’i! Throughout the day, the community will co-create a mural under Prime’s direction🎨