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Third Southwestern Graduate Receives 2022–2023 Fulbright Award
Emma Astad ’21 will teach English in Galicia, Spain.
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Jake Hessinger ’22 earns Andrews Endowed Fellowship
Jake Hessinger ’22 will be entering law school this fall with support from the fellowship, established to honor James Roberts Andrews ’04.
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Juan Mojica ’22 selected as 2022-2024 FAO Schwarz Fellow
Anthropology major Juan Mojica from Dallas is one of just seven students nationwide who earned this prestigious fellowship to “lead the change.” The fellowship experience will take place at Breakthrough Greater Boston.
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Two new grads receive Fulbright awards for 2022–2023
Catherine Hiebel ’22 and Melina Boutris ’22 will teach English in Spain and Austria, respectively.
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Andrews Endowed Fellowship supports graduate study in memory of James Robert Andrews ’04
Are you a graduating senior or recent grad (within two years of graduation) entering graduate school in Fall 2022? If so, please apply for this opportunity to earn $2,500 toward the cost of the first year of graduate/professional school study. Application deadline is March 20, 2022.
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Sumners Scholarship supports US democracy and rising juniors
For more than six decades The Sumners Foundation has provided scholarships to outstanding students. Financial need is not a factor. Current sophomores can apply by April 19 for $30,000 scholarships, awarded for junior and senior years, and valuable professional development opportunities.
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Sierra Burton ’23 earns Gilman Scholarship
Psychology major Sierra Burton ’22 is the latest Southwestern Pirate to earn the nationally competitive Gilman Scholarship to support her upcoming study abroad.
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Three SU Students Win $30,000-Sumners Scholarships
Eugenia Agobe ’23 of Wimberley, John Guerrero ’23 of Kingsville, and Jack O’Neil ’23 of Irving each recently earned $30,000 scholarships from The Sumners Foundation of Irving, Texas. Scholarships are awarded by the Foundation based on academic excellence, civic engagement, and a capacity for leadership.
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Rare Moments
Transfer student and Sumners Scholar Emily Gilby ’21 shares her experiences working on political campaigns and as a legislative aide.
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Maureen Rendon ’21 selected for Andrews Endowed Fellowship
A political science and music double-major, Maureen Rendon of Laredo and Nuevo Laredo will use the award toward her graduate work at the University of Texas at Austin LBJ School in Global Policy Studies.
The Trans and Gender Non-Conforming Support Group offers a safe space for students to share and explore their gender identity.
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Fifty years ago, Title IX was signed into law. The landmark legislation transformed women’s athletics. We look back at our history and pioneers as we continue to strive for equity in all we do.
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Catherine Hiebel ’22 and Melina Boutris ’22 will teach English in Spain and Austria, respectively.
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What happens when you start a devised theater project with three Southwestern University students and the Anton Checkov play, The Cherry Orchard? You end up with a nationally recognized production called G.H.O.S.T. Unit: The Live Event.
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The Upsilon Alpha chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Incorporated®, continues the rich legacy of the nation’s first historically Black sorority.
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Southwestern University shows a dedication to including green spaces on campus as they have proven to benefit students.
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Feb. 23, the entire SU community came together to build community during the inaugural SUnity Day.
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Jahmaal and Jermaine Dumes ’17 give us an inside look into their time at SU and their new business, Down South Cajjun Eats!
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The Trans and Gender Non-Conforming Support Group offers a safe space for students to share and explore their gender identity.
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Fifty years ago, Title IX was signed into law. The landmark legislation transformed women’s athletics. We look back at our history and pioneers as we continue to strive for equity in all we do.
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Catherine Hiebel ’22 and Melina Boutris ’22 will teach English in Spain and Austria, respectively.
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What happens when you start a devised theater project with three Southwestern University students and the Anton Checkov play, The Cherry Orchard? You end up with a nationally recognized production called G.H.O.S.T. Unit: The Live Event.
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The applied mathematician and Southwestern alumna will address the graduating class.
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Sierra Burton ’22 and Suleman Khan ’25 will use scholarship money to study in Europe and Japan.
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The Upsilon Alpha chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Incorporated®, continues the rich legacy of the nation’s first historically Black sorority.
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A recognized leader in building successful athletics programs, Ken Ralph will join Southwestern University as athletic director effective Sept. 15.
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The applied mathematician and Southwestern alumna will address the graduating class.
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Southwestern University shows a dedication to including green spaces on campus as they have proven to benefit students.
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Feb. 23, the entire SU community came together to build community during the inaugural SUnity Day.
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This initiative was announced in October 2021 as part of a $1 million commitment from an anonymous donor in honor of their mother, a lifelong educator, in order to allow more Southwestern students to benefit from high impact experiences as outlined in the Tactical Plan.
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2022 is shaping up to be a record year with 15.8% more applications for admission than last year.
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This partnership, which allows for the development and sale of digital sports collectibles, is the first of its kind for a DIII institution.
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A recognized leader in building successful athletics programs, Ken Ralph will join Southwestern University as athletic director effective Sept. 15.
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Catherine Hiebel ’22 and Melina Boutris ’22 will teach English in Spain and Austria, respectively.
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What happens when you start a devised theater project with three Southwestern University students and the Anton Checkov play, The Cherry Orchard? You end up with a nationally recognized production called G.H.O.S.T. Unit: The Live Event.
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The applied mathematician and Southwestern alumna will address the graduating class.
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For more than two decades David Ochsner has advanced the role and reputation of colleges and universities, most recently with the College of Liberal Arts at The University of Texas at Austin.
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STARS, the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System measures and encourages sustainability in all aspects of higher education.
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Southwestern University shows a dedication to including green spaces on campus as they have proven to benefit students.
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SU honors nine outstanding members of the campus community with the 2021 and 2022 Mundy Awards and recognizes those who have achieved milestone anniversaries with the University.
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Sydnor says hearing about Texas guardsmen’s experiences could end up swaying some Republican voters in the primary.
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Feb. 23, the entire SU community came together to build community during the inaugural SUnity Day.
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His experience at Southwestern has been one of a dedicated scholar and faculty member but also of a Southwestern community member who has changed the university in ways that prepare it for a more diverse future.
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Fifty years ago, Title IX was signed into law. The landmark legislation transformed women’s athletics. We look back at our history and pioneers as we continue to strive for equity in all we do.
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Catherine Hiebel ’22 and Melina Boutris ’22 will teach English in Spain and Austria, respectively.
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What happens when you start a devised theater project with three Southwestern University students and the Anton Checkov play, The Cherry Orchard? You end up with a nationally recognized production called G.H.O.S.T. Unit: The Live Event.
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STARS, the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System measures and encourages sustainability in all aspects of higher education.
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Jahmaal and Jermaine Dumes ’17 give us an inside look into their time at SU and their new business, Down South Cajjun Eats!
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Amazing opportunities and an expansive support network were hallmarks of Terrenee Knight’s experience at Southwestern from 2003-2007.
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