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Scholars' Den
The Scholars' Den is a distinctive space intended for studying, group work, casual meetings, or even a quick nap between classes.
We are honored to serve as the host location for the entire SMU Honors and Scholars community as well as the Office of Engaged Learning and its distinctive programs.
The Scholars' Den is a distinctive space intended for studying, group work, casual meetings, or even a quick nap between classes. Our space is designed to foster academic
Honors and scholars programs
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Hilltop Scholars
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Rotunda Scholars
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University Honors Program
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Mustang Scholars
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President’s Scholars
Featured Honor Students
Gabrielle Gard ’22, Engaged Learning fellow and recipient of Goldwater Scholarship
Featured in SMU News: "Carefully nurturing the cancer cells she uses in SMU biology professor Pia Vogel’s research lab is routine for SMU junior Gabrielle Gard, who has been working in sophisticated research labs since she was a junior in high school. Her dogged pursuit of hands-on research is just one of the reasons she has received a 2021-22 Goldwater Scholarship, one of the most prestigious national science awards presented to undergraduate students."