Some 2,920 SMU students who graduated last year are finally having their much-delayed graduation ceremonies. They were meant to be held in July 2020 but were postponed due to Covid-19. SMU Chairman Ho Kwon Ping in his speech told graduates to stay positive and open to career opportunities. He said, "The world has changed since you graduated and so has your future in it. You face a world of economic and social challenges, a world where the status quo is being challenged and disrupted by unforeseen circumstances."