Download and print the PDF version of the 2018-2019 Parent Handbook. It will also be mailed to families of incoming students this summer.
The Opportunity to be President, Captain, and a Pop-Up Book Designer
Emilie Moeller ’18 shares how her time at Southwestern transformed her from a shy Unicorn Handler to a confident sorority president and tennis team captain.
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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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Spotlight on Austin, TX
Southwestern’s prime location gives its students the best of both worlds – the charm of historic Georgetown with convenient access to Austin, just 25 miles south.
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Art History Student Wins Coveted Internship at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Sabrina Silva ’18 provided research and writing support for the International Center for the Arts of the Americas at the leading art institute.
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Moody Fellow Studies Abroad in Argentina
Armando Vidana ’19 expands his worldview and builds lifelong relationships in Buenos Aires.
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Southwestern Alumnus Turns International Opera Star
Weston Hurt ’99 reflects fondly on his early career at Southwestern.
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Southwestern Debuts SU Makerspace Studios
The A. Frank Smith, Jr. Library Center houses makerspaces where Pirates can gather, create, invent, and learn.
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Tips for Writing an Effective Admission Essay
Writing the college application essay is stressful. Here’s how to share your story and set yourself apart.
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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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Preserving the Past for Posterity
Professor Thomas Howe leads SU students on a study abroad experience in ancient Stabiae.
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Southwestern Alum and Math Faculty Win Prizes for Coauthored Paper
Robert Lehr ’15 and Professor of Mathematics Fumiko Futamura receive the Carl B. Allendoerfer Award
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Southwestern Students, Faculty, and Staff Can Now Ride GoGeo for Free
SU Pirates who don’t have personal transportation or prefer environmentally friendly options can explore downtown Georgetown.
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‘Tis the season! 6 Tips for Surviving Finals Week
You are oh so close to winter break. There is just one minor detail standing in your way: Finals week.
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“What Day Is It? Friday! YAY!”
Southwestern University celebrates our beloved Ms. Ella in a bench ceremony.
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Southwestern Students Do Good and Do It Well
SU’s BC for Change Awards the Georgetown Family YMCA a $3,500 Grant
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Men’s Soccer Earns NCAA Tournament Bid
The Southwestern University Pirates men’s soccer team (12-5-3) is going to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in the program’s history.
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Southwestern Celebrates Its 109th Homecoming
October 26—28, Southwestern faculty, staff, students, alumni, and friends gathered to celebrate Homecoming.
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Moody Fellow Studies Abroad in Argentina
Armando Vidana ’19 expands his worldview and builds lifelong relationships in Buenos Aires.
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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’s Career Services Relaunches as the Center for Career and Professional Development
The new CCPD offers expanded opportunities for students preparing for internships and postgraduate careers.
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So Happy Together
Students are back! That means it’s time for a sequel to the “Missing You” video.
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Southwestern Students Win the Young Invincibles’ Voter Action Plan Contest
Promoting civic participation, the campus plan wins the top spot among entries submitted by four-year colleges.
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Preserving the Past for Posterity
Professor Thomas Howe leads SU students on a study abroad experience in ancient Stabiae.
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Final Beam Ceremony
Watch special moments from the Final Beam Ceremony including: Jack Garey signing the final beam and a bird’s eye view of the construction.
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The Opportunity to be President, Captain, and a Pop-Up Book Designer
Emilie Moeller ’18 shares how her time at Southwestern transformed her from a shy Unicorn Handler to a confident sorority president and tennis team captain.
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Southwestern Celebrates Its 109th Homecoming
October 26—28, Southwestern faculty, staff, students, alumni, and friends gathered to celebrate Homecoming.
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Art History Student Wins Coveted Internship at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Sabrina Silva ’18 provided research and writing support for the International Center for the Arts of the Americas at the leading art institute.
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Moody Fellow Studies Abroad in Argentina
Armando Vidana ’19 expands his worldview and builds lifelong relationships in Buenos Aires.
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Southwestern Debuts SU Makerspace Studios
The A. Frank Smith, Jr. Library Center houses makerspaces where Pirates can gather, create, invent, and learn.
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Southwestern Alumna Founds International Schools
Rebecca Skinner, SU ’96 and founder of the International School of Brooklyn, helps build the new Dwight School Dubai as associate head of school.
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Southwestern Undergraduates Present and Publish Their Groundbreaking Research
Devon Lucero and Chantal Gonzalez, both ’19, engage with experts at an international neuroscience conference and coauthor publications in animal behavior.
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Tips for Crafting a Successful College Application
Many college admission offices begin accepting applications on August 1. Here’s how to navigate the process and put your best foot forward.
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Southwestern Rolls out the Welcome Mat for New Families
Parent Leadership Gift Council members and fellow parent volunteers warmly welcome new students and their families to Southwestern at send-off parties across the state.
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Southwestern University Featured in Fiske Guide to Colleges 2019
SU makes the annual list of “the best and most interesting” four-year colleges and universities.
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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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Eleven Southwestern Faculty Members Awarded Prestigious Sam Taylor Fellowship Grant
Grants ranging from $1,000 to $1,600 will allow faculty to pursue graduate study or postgraduate research.
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“What Day Is It? Friday! YAY!”
Southwestern University celebrates our beloved Ms. Ella in a bench ceremony.
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Southwestern Students Do Good and Do It Well
SU’s BC for Change Awards the Georgetown Family YMCA a $3,500 Grant
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The Professional Grounds Management Society Salutes Southwestern University for Grounds Management Excellence
The Professional Grounds Management Society recognized Southwestern University with an Honor Award in the Society’s 2018 Green Star Awards® competition.
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Southwestern’s Career Services Relaunches as the Center for Career and Professional Development
The new CCPD offers expanded opportunities for students preparing for internships and postgraduate careers.
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So Happy Together
Students are back! That means it’s time for a sequel to the “Missing You” video.
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Preserving the Past for Posterity
Professor Thomas Howe leads SU students on a study abroad experience in ancient Stabiae.
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Final Beam Ceremony
Watch special moments from the Final Beam Ceremony including: Jack Garey signing the final beam and a bird’s eye view of the construction.
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Southwestern Alum and Math Faculty Win Prizes for Coauthored Paper
Robert Lehr ’15 and Professor of Mathematics Fumiko Futamura receive the Carl B. Allendoerfer Award
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Southwestern Students, Faculty, and Staff Can Now Ride GoGeo for Free
SU Pirates who don’t have personal transportation or prefer environmentally friendly options can explore downtown Georgetown.
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Southwestern Undergraduates Present and Publish Their Groundbreaking Research
Devon Lucero and Chantal Gonzalez, both ’19, engage with experts at an international neuroscience conference and coauthor publications in animal behavior.
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“What Day Is It? Friday! YAY!”
Southwestern University celebrates our beloved Ms. Ella in a bench ceremony.
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Men’s Soccer Earns NCAA Tournament Bid
The Southwestern University Pirates men’s soccer team (12-5-3) is going to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in the program’s history.
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Southwestern Celebrates Its 109th Homecoming
October 26—28, Southwestern faculty, staff, students, alumni, and friends gathered to celebrate Homecoming.
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Southwestern Alumni and the Peach Tattoo
A tribute to lifelong friendships by alumnus Josh Franco ’07 underscores the power of Southwestern’s community.
by Josh Franco
Southwestern’s Career Services Relaunches as the Center for Career and Professional Development
The new CCPD offers expanded opportunities for students preparing for internships and postgraduate careers.
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Final Beam Ceremony
Watch special moments from the Final Beam Ceremony including: Jack Garey signing the final beam and a bird’s eye view of the construction.
more information
Southwestern Alum and Math Faculty Win Prizes for Coauthored Paper
Robert Lehr ’15 and Professor of Mathematics Fumiko Futamura receive the Carl B. Allendoerfer Award
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Southwestern Alumna Founds International Schools
Rebecca Skinner, SU ’96 and founder of the International School of Brooklyn, helps build the new Dwight School Dubai as associate head of school.
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Southwestern Rolls out the Welcome Mat for New Families
Parent Leadership Gift Council members and fellow parent volunteers warmly welcome new students and their families to Southwestern at send-off parties across the state.
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Southwestern University Featured in Fiske Guide to Colleges 2019
SU makes the annual list of “the best and most interesting” four-year colleges and universities.
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