The Southwestern Experience for our students is directly enhanced through the impact of charitable contributions received from alumni, parents, friends, and foundations. Charitable gifts often also enhance the teaching, scholarship and research done by our faculty, exponentially increasing the power of engagement for every campus member. Enjoy reading about the amazing impact our students and faculty experience because of the donors who care enough to invest in the future through their contributions to Southwestern University.
Meili Criezis ’17 publishes scholarship about extremist rhetoric, terrorist propaganda, and political violence.
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Transfer student and Sumners Scholar Emily Gilby ’21 shares her experiences working on political campaigns and as a legislative aide.
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A graduating senior reflects on what surprised them the most about the college and SU experience.
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Experience the beauty of Southwestern’s campus through the eyes of one of its students.
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LACRELA provides participating institutions with a 12-month curriculum led by racial-equity experts; an online resource library of rubrics, readings, and case studies; guidance on designing action plans; and campus climate surveys for students, faculty, and staff.
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The nationally ranked career center will now be housed within the Office of Alumni and Parent Relations.
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Join President Laura E. Skandera Trombley and the SU community as we set and strive for new goals August 1–10, 2021.
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Transfer student and Sumners Scholar Emily Gilby ’21 shares her experiences working on political campaigns and as a legislative aide.
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Read the remarks of Phi Beta Kappa speaker Justin McCormack ’20 to the class of 2020.
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Kinesiology major Sophia Kennedy ’21 defies gravity and demonstrates the importance of finding a support system in athletics and beyond.
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Faculty, staff, and STEM majors crocheted together virtually all year, culminating in an on-campus exhibit and a new student organization.
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Southwestern STEM students combine science, art, and community engagement in collaborative SciArt projects.
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A Southwestern senior shares their experience tackling the biggest project of their college career in the midst of a global pandemic.
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The nationally ranked career center will now be housed within the Office of Alumni and Parent Relations.
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Join President Laura E. Skandera Trombley and the SU community as we set and strive for new goals August 1–10, 2021.
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LACRELA provides participating institutions with a 12-month curriculum led by racial-equity experts; an online resource library of rubrics, readings, and case studies; guidance on designing action plans; and campus climate surveys for students, faculty, and staff.
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SU is recognized as #15 in the college planning platform’s Top 25 Best Colleges in the Southwest.
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Looking for tips on how to pay for college, especially in the year of COVID-19? We’ve rounded up our suggestions for students and their families.
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SU ties for the #102 National Liberal Arts College in the U.S., according to the 2021 college guide.
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SU earns recognition for promoting social mobility, research, and public service among its undergraduates.
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The nationally ranked career center will now be housed within the Office of Alumni and Parent Relations.
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Join President Laura E. Skandera Trombley and the SU community as we set and strive for new goals August 1–10, 2021.
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Get to know the professor of art and art history as well as coordinator general of the Restoring Ancient Stabiae Project in Italy.
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Southwestern honors 12 faculty members during this year’s commencement convocations.
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Faculty, staff, and STEM majors crocheted together virtually all year, culminating in an on-campus exhibit and a new student organization.
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SU’s Board of Trustees recently conferred emerita status on the beloved associate professor of education, who will be retiring after 28 years with the university.
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SU recognizes six exemplary staff and faculty members with the 2021 Mundy Awards and honors 35 community members who have achieved milestone anniversaries with the university.
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Southwestern STEM students combine science, art, and community engagement in collaborative SciArt projects.
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How is the pandemic shaping the future of theatre performance, production, and playwriting? Associate Professor of Theatre Sergio Costola shares his insights.
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The nationally ranked career center will now be housed within the Office of Alumni and Parent Relations.
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Join President Laura E. Skandera Trombley and the SU community as we set and strive for new goals August 1–10, 2021.
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Meili Criezis ’17 publishes scholarship about extremist rhetoric, terrorist propaganda, and political violence.
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Class of 2020, you waited an entire year. We are glad we finally got to celebrate all of your remarkable achievements. Congratulations!
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Read the remarks of Phi Beta Kappa speaker Justin McCormack ’20 to the class of 2020.
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Anna Krolikowski ’20 sees creativity and story as the common denominators of her English and computer science majors.
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Sumners Scholar Breely Peterson’s first job out of college? Working as a deputy press secretary for a congressman in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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