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President Edward Burger visited the Googleplex to discuss how we all can become more effective and creative problem-solvers.
Second-year students can benefit from an exclusive new professional-development summit.
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more informationThe Washington Post political science blog The Monkey Cage published Sydnor’s piece about the MLB World Series, the booing of President Donald Trump during game five, and the findings from her new book.
more informationThe artwork of Southwestern University graduate Marissa Shipp ’19 and Professor of Art Mary Visser will be on display online in the exhibition Sunder Pavilion of the Wrong beginning November 1, 2019.
more informationLois Ferrari has been honored twice by The American Prize 2018–2019 competitions for her work with the Austin Civic Orchestra.
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President Edward Burger visited the Googleplex to discuss how we all can become more effective and creative problem-solvers.
Accounting major Erica Hogue Gannon ’00 reminisces about serving with the Peace Corps.
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President Edward Burger visited the Googleplex to discuss how we all can become more effective and creative problem-solvers.
Education for tomorrow
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more informationSunoikisis, the national Classics collaborative program that Southwestern helped to establish, has a its home with Harvard’s Center for Hellenic Studies.
more informationtravels the world as the CFO of Team Astana, having earned his accounting degree from Southwestern. Sponsored by a conglomerate of companies hailing from Astana, the capital of cycling enthused Kazakhstan, the Team has 29 riders from 14 countries and is a member of cycling’s elite UCI ProTour.
more informationserved as an Assistant Language Teacher for the JET Programme in Japan, teaching English to Japanese students.
more informationinterned with the Alliance for International Educational and Cultural Exchange in Washington, DC.
more informationworks for the Warner Music Group in Burbank, CA, after interning with the Texas Music Office in Austin.
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You’ll collaborate with other students, faculty and staff on projects centered on a particular theme. And you’ll have the opportunity to participate in civic engagement and intercultural learning experiences that allow you to apply your newfound knowledge beyond the classroom.
Admission
Southwestern professors balance the highest level of scholarship with a serious dedication to teaching and collaboration with students. Our 26 academic departments offer 40 majors and 36 minors that prepare students for success in any field or endeavor.
Experience Southwestern
You might attend a class, talk with current students, meet with a professor, coach or admission counselor, or even stay overnight in a residence hall.
See firsthand the many ways we think, create and connect. The Office of Admission will make all the arrangements for your visit.
Financial Aid
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“My Southwestern Experience has been one great opportunity to discover my true passions, hone my strengths, and learn from my weaknesses—all while being a part of a community that not only supports me but encourages me to be the best person I can be.”
Taylor Lewis ’18
Worldwide impact
Explore the stories of these alumni who have shown passion and success in their field and who are making an impact on the worldwide community. As a Southwestern undergraduate, you can join the alumni network mentoring program for support in your academic journey.
I take a different approach to storytelling, and I wouldn’t be where I am today if it weren’t for the critical thinking skills I learned at Southwestern.” - Chelsey Clammer ’05