Are you a graduating senior or recent grad (within two years of graduation) entering graduate school in Fall 2024? If so, please apply for this opportunity to earn $3,000 toward the cost of the first year of graduate/professional school study. Application deadline is March 17, 2024, at 11:59 p.m.
Southwestern’s 2022 Distinguished Young Alumna Kadidiatou Magassa ’13 leveraged her SU education into Peace Corps volunteering in Senegal before landing the Thomas R. Pickering Fellowship from the U.S. Department of State. Now her journey to diplomacy continues in Djibouti, East Africa, as a Foreign Service Officer. And she hopes other SU students will want to contribute positively to the world in similar ways.
Amiel Padayhag ’20, a Phi Beta Kappa anthropology and feminist studies graduate, has earned a 2023-2024 Fulbright U.S. Student Program award, joining the ranks of 20 previous Southwestern University graduates to do so. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, the program promotes cross-cultural dialogue by funding graduates from U.S. universities to conduct independent research, enroll in graduate programs, or teach English in more than 140 countries around the world. Padayhag will conduct an independent anthropological research project in the Philippines.
For the 24th consecutive year, Southwestern students have earned recognition as pre-service teachers from the Texas Association of School Personnel Administrators, human resources professionals who staff school districts. Aminadab (Ami) Corral Arras ’24, music education major of Santa Fe, NM, and Rebecca (Becca) Ramirez ’24, elementary education major from Waxahachie, TX, are among the organization’s 2023 scholarship winners.
Recognized for career services, making an impact, and sustainability
Coming soon to a Southwestern University classroom near you: career-readiness skills and career exploration opportunities!
Southwestern University welcomes Adrian D. Ramirez as the new director of its Center for Career & Professional Development (CCPD).
Emma Astad ’21 will teach English in Galicia, Spain.
Catherine Hiebel ’22 and Melina Boutris ’22 will teach English in Spain and Austria, respectively.
Are you an Emerging Scholar at SU? Strong GPA? Aspirations for graduate/professional school? Whether you’re early in your college career and can “begin with the end in mind” or you’re close to graduation and ready to launch, learn about opportunities to develop intellectually and professionally.
Check out these valuable resources, courtesy of the SU Alumni Association and alumni experts! Learn about navigating LinkedIn, successful interviews, transferable skills, and more.
Psychology major Sierra Burton ’22 is the latest Southwestern Pirate to earn the nationally competitive Gilman Scholarship to support her upcoming study abroad.
It all started with a question, Tracie Shelton ’91 recalls: “How do we sustain this beyond ourselves, beyond what we are doing right now, [rather than] just leaving a pot of money, but leaving something concrete?” An accounting major and theatre minor, Shelton explains how her Southwestern experience laid the foundation for Alamo Kitchens, the business she founded in 2018. Read on for more of Tracie’s story. By Chalyn White
Jermaine Dumes ’17 is the focus of a new CCPD feature: Innovator of the Month. Learn more about Jermaine’s entrepreneurial journey. By Chalyn White ’23
Shoutout Miami recently profiled SU alumna Sonja Beck ’90. Learn more about Sonja and her career as an artist here.
The nationally ranked career center will now be housed within the Office of Alumni and Parent Relations.
Meili Criezis ’17 publishes scholarship about extremist rhetoric, terrorist propaganda, and political violence.
Deciding where to go to college? Learn from the mistakes of an SU senior.
Noel Pratts ’21 and Audrey Payton ’21 gain real-world experience in the virtual world.
Southwestern joins more than 50 universities in the BridgesAlliance to give students access to real-world career experiences through technology powered by PeopleGrove.
“If it’s not online, it didn’t happen” is feedback employers have shared with us. Take this down time to share your interests and accomplishments and build your brand. CCPD’s Internship and Employment Developer Craig Gilden shares tips for using social media to advance your professional self, not just your TikTok dance prowess.
At all times, but especially now, the relationships you build with advocates in the world of work are essential to netting your next opportunity. CCPD’s Internship and Employment Developer Craig Gilden shares tips and templates for leveraging your curiosity to learn about career opportunities.
COVID-19 put a crimp in your summer internship search? CCPD’s Internship and Employment Developer Craig Gilden shares tips for how you can still create an impactful summer experience.
Inaugural SOAR Summit attendee Grace Sexton reflects on the value of her experience.
Southwestern alumni Chip Evans ’94 and Scott Herlihy ’92 provide unparalleled experiences for Southwestern students.
Southwestern students engage in local government through internships with the City of Georgetown.
Lily Rodriguez ’19 shares how her history major allowed her to succeed in a journalism internship with the Laredo Morning Times.
Lily Rodriguez ’19 conducts archival research while interning at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in Washington, DC.
Finding a postgrad job is of no concern for Johnson Elrod ’20 thanks to the J. P. Morgan Chase Leadership Development Program.
Presented by the award-winning Center for Career & Professional Development team along with a lineup of nationally renowned industry experts and Southwestern alumni, the SOAR Summit offers sophomores an immersive, two-day professional development conference to kick start their career exploration and the internship search process.
Tips for marketing your valuable college experiences to land a postgraduate job
Biology and kinesiology double major Shelby Wilhite ’22 engages in a high-impact internship with physician Sandra Esparza ’96.
Economics major Diana Treviño ’20 connects a summer research experience with a pre-law internship.
SU’s Center for Career and Professional Development offers students more than just help on a résumé; they offer a tailored approach to your career.
How to survive and thrive as a working student
Southwestern offers multiple opportunities for students to engage in funded high-impact experiences.
Economics major and data science minor Alex Joseph ’20 recounts his high-impact learning experience.
Environmental studies major and architecture and feminist studies double minor Lois Durant ’20 shares her journey in environmental policy in the non-profit sector.
Maria Elena Garcia ’21, a business minor, provides an insider’s view of the 10-week internship.
Guy Greathouse ’20 reflects on his summer internship with Apogee.
Rebecca Richardson ’20, a business major with a double minor in data science and communication studies, shares her experiences as a Fed intern.
Art history major and Spanish minor Kyle Leon ’20 spent the summer as an intern at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
Current senior Ellie Crowley describes how interning with the National Endowment for the Arts connects to her past experiences at SU and has shaped her future career path.
Business major T. J. Vela ’19 shares his memories of a marketing internship with the Round Rock Express Minor League Baseball team.
Business and economics major and data science minor Philip Moffatt ’20 shares his thoughts on working at the Texas Methodist Foundation and Morgan Stanley.
Anna Balch ’21, an art history major with an architecture minor, recounts her experiences as the inaugural Southwestern art intern at the Witte Museum in San Antonio.
Student-athlete Blair Orr ’19 shares his experiences as a marketing intern with the Round Rock Express.
Ana Sanchez ’22, Justin McCormack ’20, Megan Melo ’21, and Madison Delmer ’21 reflect on their hands-on internships in the operating room and in the research lab.
External funding expands the reach of a high impact student experience.
Danyale Kellogg ’19 reflects on her first three years at SU.
Join Southwestern’s new Career Communities to engage with fellow alumni, current students, faculty and employers across the globe around your shared career interests.
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