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2019 Shilling Lecture: A Moderated Discussion with Donna Brazile and Mary Matalin
Southwestern warmly welcomes renowned Democratic Strategist Donna Brazile and celebrated Conservative Advisor Mary Matalin as guest speakers at the Roy and Margaret Shilling Lecture on Friday, October 4, 2019.
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6 Reasons You Should Choose SU
Deciding where you should attend college? There are a lot of reasons to choose Southwestern University, but here are 6 characteristics most students point to as reasons SU should be your top choice.
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The Undergraduate Research Experience at Southwestern
Antonio Mendez ’20 discusses how research at Southwestern is unique.
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Southwestern Undergrads Study Cardiovascular Medicine at UTHealth
Dr. Eyal Porat P’21 coordinates summer internships for SU students.
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Thinking Ahead
International student-athlete Alexis Dimanche ’20 is always planning for the future.
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Playing the Stock Market in Real Life
Students in Southwestern’s Financial Analyst Program are responsible for managing a hefty portion of the University’s endowment.
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Fulfilling the Dreams of Many
Shauna Davidson ’08 helps build primary schools and empower children to overcome poverty in Northern Uganda.
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Patience, Grit, and an Open Mind
Lauren Gillespie ’19 reflects on what it takes to research, present, and publish successfully as a chemistry and computer science double major.
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The Business of Show Business
Savannah Ritz ’20, theater and business major, travels the world supporting the dramatic arts.
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Musician Presents Research at International Computer Science Conference
From soloing at the Austin Civic Orchestra to presenting at the Genetic and Evolutionary Computation Conference in Japan, cellist Isabel Tweraser ’19 embodies Southwestern’s commitment to interdisciplinary study.
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Discover Georgetown: “SU Style”
Hang out with SU first-year Aransas as she explores Georgetown.
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12 Benefits of a Liberal Arts Education
A liberal arts education prepares students to examine ideas from multiple points of view, solve problems, adapt, and collaborate.
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2019 Shilling Lecture: A Moderated Discussion with Donna Brazile and Mary Matalin
Southwestern warmly welcomes renowned Democratic Strategist Donna Brazile and celebrated Conservative Advisor Mary Matalin as guest speakers at the Roy and Margaret Shilling Lecture on Friday, October 4, 2019.
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The Undergraduate Research Experience at Southwestern
Antonio Mendez ’20 discusses how research at Southwestern is unique.
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Southwestern Undergrads Study Cardiovascular Medicine at UTHealth
Dr. Eyal Porat P’21 coordinates summer internships for SU students.
more information
Thinking Ahead
International student-athlete Alexis Dimanche ’20 is always planning for the future.
more information
Playing the Stock Market in Real Life
Students in Southwestern’s Financial Analyst Program are responsible for managing a hefty portion of the University’s endowment.
more information
Patience, Grit, and an Open Mind
Lauren Gillespie ’19 reflects on what it takes to research, present, and publish successfully as a chemistry and computer science double major.
more information
The Business of Show Business
Savannah Ritz ’20, theater and business major, travels the world supporting the dramatic arts.
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Musician Presents Research at International Computer Science Conference
From soloing at the Austin Civic Orchestra to presenting at the Genetic and Evolutionary Computation Conference in Japan, cellist Isabel Tweraser ’19 embodies Southwestern’s commitment to interdisciplinary study.
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Southwestern Showcases Undergraduate Research and Creativity
SU hosts the 20th annual Research and Creative Works Symposium.
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Southwestern University Tops Campus Energy Rankings
Southwestern is ranked #1 among schools for using renewable electricity.
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The Magic of Studying Abroad
Ellie Crowley ’20 spent Fall 2018 learning, growing, and opening her mind in Córdoba, Argentina.
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Southwestern University Designated as a Voter-Friendly Campus
SU is one of 123 campuses in 31 states recognized for promoting civic engagement.
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2019 Shilling Lecture: A Moderated Discussion with Donna Brazile and Mary Matalin
Southwestern warmly welcomes renowned Democratic Strategist Donna Brazile and celebrated Conservative Advisor Mary Matalin as guest speakers at the Roy and Margaret Shilling Lecture on Friday, October 4, 2019.
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6 Reasons You Should Choose SU
Deciding where you should attend college? There are a lot of reasons to choose Southwestern University, but here are 6 characteristics most students point to as reasons SU should be your top choice.
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The Undergraduate Research Experience at Southwestern
Antonio Mendez ’20 discusses how research at Southwestern is unique.
more information
Patience, Grit, and an Open Mind
Lauren Gillespie ’19 reflects on what it takes to research, present, and publish successfully as a chemistry and computer science double major.
more information
The Business of Show Business
Savannah Ritz ’20, theater and business major, travels the world supporting the dramatic arts.
more information
Southwestern Showcases Undergraduate Research and Creativity
SU hosts the 20th annual Research and Creative Works Symposium.
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Inaugural Southwestern Giving Day Exceeds Goal, Raises $462K for Students and Programs
Almost 1,200 donors supported 120 different funds on March 5 and 6
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Southwestern University Joins the Coalition for College
The University joins institutions dedicated to making a college education more accessible.
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Southwestern Announces 2019 Commencement Speaker
Southwestern University President Edward Burger recently announced that Dr. Timothy B. Boone ’77 will speak at the 2019 commencement ceremony on May 11 at 10 a.m. in the Corbin J. Robertson Center.
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Southwestern University Again Ranks among the Nation’s Best-Value Colleges
SU is featured in the 2019 edition of The Princeton Review’s guide to best colleges for return on investment.
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Making Up Your Own Mind
President Edward Burger addressed the Brain Performance Institute in Dallas.
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2019 Shilling Lecture: A Moderated Discussion with Donna Brazile and Mary Matalin
Southwestern warmly welcomes renowned Democratic Strategist Donna Brazile and celebrated Conservative Advisor Mary Matalin as guest speakers at the Roy and Margaret Shilling Lecture on Friday, October 4, 2019.
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Southwestern Showcases Undergraduate Research and Creativity
SU hosts the 20th annual Research and Creative Works Symposium.
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Southwestern University Tops Campus Energy Rankings
Southwestern is ranked #1 among schools for using renewable electricity.
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Inaugural Southwestern Giving Day Exceeds Goal, Raises $462K for Students and Programs
Almost 1,200 donors supported 120 different funds on March 5 and 6
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Southwestern University Designated as a Voter-Friendly Campus
SU is one of 123 campuses in 31 states recognized for promoting civic engagement.
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Southwestern Announces 2019 Commencement Speaker
Southwestern University President Edward Burger recently announced that Dr. Timothy B. Boone ’77 will speak at the 2019 commencement ceremony on May 11 at 10 a.m. in the Corbin J. Robertson Center.
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Rediscovering a 20th-Century Musical Master
Professor of Music and Margarett Root Brown Chair in Fine Arts Michael Cooper uncovers and edits unpublished works by African-American composer Florence B. Price.
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Mission: Possible
Southwestern alumna Madge Vásquez ’94 is now the CEO of nonprofit Mission Capital.
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Southwestern Honors Faculty and Staff for Their Exemplary Service
The University recognized four dedicated members of the campus community with the 2019 Mundy Awards.
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The Human Impact on Earth
Interdisciplinary scholars and artists explore the Anthropocene at Southwestern’s Brown Symposium XXXIX.
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Connecting the World
Marie Nugpo ’18, Southwestern Information Technology, and the Coalition for Diversity and Social Justice received a certificate of appreciation for bringing learning technology tools to a school in the Philippines.
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2019 Shilling Lecture: A Moderated Discussion with Donna Brazile and Mary Matalin
Southwestern warmly welcomes renowned Democratic Strategist Donna Brazile and celebrated Conservative Advisor Mary Matalin as guest speakers at the Roy and Margaret Shilling Lecture on Friday, October 4, 2019.
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Fulfilling the Dreams of Many
Shauna Davidson ’08 helps build primary schools and empower children to overcome poverty in Northern Uganda.
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Southwestern Showcases Undergraduate Research and Creativity
SU hosts the 20th annual Research and Creative Works Symposium.
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For the Love of Tech
Scott Rocher ’04 and Blithe Casterline Rocher ’05 reflect on their Southwestern Experience.
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Inaugural Southwestern Giving Day Exceeds Goal, Raises $462K for Students and Programs
Almost 1,200 donors supported 120 different funds on March 5 and 6
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Southwestern University Joins the Coalition for College
The University joins institutions dedicated to making a college education more accessible.
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Southwestern Announces 2019 Commencement Speaker
Southwestern University President Edward Burger recently announced that Dr. Timothy B. Boone ’77 will speak at the 2019 commencement ceremony on May 11 at 10 a.m. in the Corbin J. Robertson Center.
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What’s the Impact of your Gift?
Southwestern students talk about their Southwestern Experience and how scholarships and programs funded by donors changed their lives.
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The Many Colors of Michael Nguyen
A Southwestern alum turned patent attorney serves the community as an advocate of LGBTQ rights and livable cities.
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SCAC Men’s Swimming & Diving Champions
Pirates win SCAC Men’s Swimming & Diving Championship for first time in program history!
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Love among Pirates
Southwestern Sweethearts share their stories of courtship, partnership, and marriage.
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