As the premier human rights organization in higher education, SMU Human Rights seeks to help individuals advance their dreams through academic achievement, human rights travel experiences, field work, and community outreach efforts.
“At SMU, I was able to forge my own path. Thanks to the human rights program, I’ve also made lasting connections that have enabled me to expand the scope of work I’ve been doing. I’ve been able to open doors that have never been opened.” ~ Averie Bishop ’19
“The human rights program helped me tie what I was learning in class to the outside world.”
~Kaitlyn Contreras '20
“The key to making a difference is to approach social problems and other people with curiosity and compassion. By learning and working together, you can tackle real problems and see real change.” ~ Greg Guggenmos ’18, ’19
“People sometimes question my combination of majors. When they do, I point out that so much of my campus involvement – everything from planning and organizing cultural awareness events to serving as the social media and marketing coordinator for the SMU Human Rights Program – demonstrates how beautifully they mesh together.” ~Neha Husein ’19
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