A student at Southern Methodist University (SMU) in Dallas, Texas, Zoe Reardon earned a merit-based scholarship to attend the university through the Second Century Scholars program. A member of the Alpha Lambda Delta honor society and a peer academic leader, Zoe Reardon is studying business and world languages.
A private Methodist research university, SMU recently received a generous gift that will allow the institution to enhance its digital educational experience. Thanks to a $15 million lead gift from The Gerald J. Ford Family Foundation and SMU trustees Gerald J. Ford and his wife, Kelli O. Ford, SMU built a 50,000-square-foot interdisciplinary research hub called the Gerald J. Ford Hall for Research and Innovation. Designed as a space for faculty, students, and industry partners to collaborate on innovative ideas and explore complex problems, the Ford Hall will pioneer new developments in data-driven education with its high-performance computing system. In addition to serving as an educational tool and resources, the Ford Hall also will help SMU attract additional faculty research funding from external sources, said SMU President R. Gerald Turner.
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Pursuing a major in business and world languages at Southern Methodist University (SMU) in Dallas, Texas, Zoe Reardon received two four-year, merit-based scholarships to study at the institution. The recipient of an International Baccalaureate diploma prior to enrolling at SMU, Zoe Reardon excelled academically at her high school, the Atlanta International School (AIS).
A private institution that has primary, middle, and upper-grade levels, AIS encourages its students to be good global citizens and strive to make positive impacts on the world. One way the school promotes a global education is through its language program. According to the school’s website, its language learning opportunities and diverse multicultural environment help students gain intercultural competence. AIS students are taught to view language as more than a communication tool. Expanding students’ linguistic capabilities enable them to better understand and empathize with people from different countries and cultural backgrounds. Aside from the interpersonal benefits, the school also recognizes the cognitive benefits of learning a foreign language, including strengthening the area of the brain that manages executive functions like focusing attention, solving problems, and multi-tasking. |
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