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In which the author shares her observations of SU’s body of remarkable students and alumni.
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“Do your little bit of good where you are; it’s those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.” —Archbishop Desmond Tutu
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For Lindsey Knapton ’10, the Southwestern Experience, the Peace Corps, and a job at the Texas Senate shaped her current path as an assistant attorney general.
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Alumnus Jackson Bird ’12 has created some highly entertaining YouTube videos. But his videos aren’t what made MTV name him one of “12 Social Media Warriors Who Helped Restore Our Faith in 2016.” Bird is harnessing the power of online video to raise awareness of LGBTQIA+ rights and other important social issues.
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The student organizers of the SU Project for Civil Discourse hosted the inaugural Civil Discourse Festival, a two-day event culminating in an election watch party on Super Tuesday.
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A panda who becomes a kung fu master. A snail who wins the Indianapolis 500. These underdog stories have been big hits for Hollywood. They have also helped establish Susan Slagle Rogers ’83 as one of the animation industry’s most talented producers.
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The student organizers of the SU Project for Civil Discourse will host a two-day event culminating in an election watch party on Super Tuesday.
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SU is featured in the 2020 edition of The Princeton Review’s guide to best colleges for return on investment.
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Kati Hellmer ’19 and Sophia Anthony ’19 received the honor of having their artwork displayed at the Pennsylvania Academy for the Fine Arts.
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Finding a postgrad job is of no concern for Johnson Elrod ’20 thanks to the J. P. Morgan Chase Leadership Development Program.
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“Do your little bit of good where you are; it’s those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.” —Archbishop Desmond Tutu
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Paige Hemingson ’22 demonstrates the Southwestern spirit during the COVID-19 outbreak.
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The student organizers of the SU Project for Civil Discourse hosted the inaugural Civil Discourse Festival, a two-day event culminating in an election watch party on Super Tuesday.
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Associate Professor of Theatre Sergio Costola and Associate Professor of English Michael Saenger coordinated a seminar on translating Shakespeare at an international conference in Rome.
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The student organizers of the SU Project for Civil Discourse will host a two-day event culminating in an election watch party on Super Tuesday.
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Finding a postgrad job is of no concern for Johnson Elrod ’20 thanks to the J. P. Morgan Chase Leadership Development Program.
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Check out sights from the inaugural SOAR Summit–an immersive, two-day professional development conference for sophomores to kick start their career exploration and the internship search process.
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In which the author shares her observations of SU’s body of remarkable students and alumni.
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“Do your little bit of good where you are; it’s those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.” —Archbishop Desmond Tutu
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SU is featured in the 2020 edition of The Princeton Review’s guide to best colleges for return on investment.
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SU ranks among “the best and most interesting” four-year colleges and universities.
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SU maintains its spot as #1 among small, private, nonprofit liberal-arts colleges in Texas and in the Grateful Grads Index.
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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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Second-year students can benefit from an exclusive new professional-development summit.
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The Established Men Promoting Intelligence, Respect, and Efficacy of SU build community and promote intercultural learning on and off campus.
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“Do your little bit of good where you are; it’s those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.” —Archbishop Desmond Tutu
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McNeill will deliver a public lecture on the global ecological impacts of the Industrial Revolution during the 2020 History Colloquium.
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Associate Professor of Theatre Sergio Costola and Associate Professor of English Michael Saenger coordinated a seminar on translating Shakespeare at an international conference in Rome.
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The student organizers of the SU Project for Civil Discourse will host a two-day event culminating in an election watch party on Super Tuesday.
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SU honors four outstanding members of the campus community with the 2020 Mundy Awards and recognizes those who have achieved milestone anniversaries with the University.
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Associate Professor of English Jim Kilfoyle shares his experiences as a student and teacher of English.
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Professor of Biology Maria Todd mentors undergraduates while examining the mechanics of how cancer spreads.
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“Do your little bit of good where you are; it’s those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.” —Archbishop Desmond Tutu
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Julia Byrom Whatley ’44 reflects on Southwestern in the World War II era, her military service, and her 30-year teaching career.
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For Lindsey Knapton ’10, the Southwestern Experience, the Peace Corps, and a job at the Texas Senate shaped her current path as an assistant attorney general.
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As the principal investigator at the Merced Experimental Social and Health Psychology Laboratory, Howell is conducting groundbreaking research on the intersection of social psychology and health.
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Alumnus Jackson Bird ’12 has created some highly entertaining YouTube videos. But his videos aren’t what made MTV name him one of “12 Social Media Warriors Who Helped Restore Our Faith in 2016.” Bird is harnessing the power of online video to raise awareness of LGBTQIA+ rights and other important social issues.
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When Dickson was 15 months old, she was diagnosed with Werdnig–Hoffmann disease and given a year to live. Twenty-seven years later, she graduated first in her class from law school. If her story ended there, it would be impressive enough. But it doesn’t. Learn more
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A panda who becomes a kung fu master. A snail who wins the Indianapolis 500. These underdog stories have been big hits for Hollywood. They have also helped establish Susan Slagle Rogers ’83 as one of the animation industry’s most talented producers.
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SU is featured in the 2020 edition of The Princeton Review’s guide to best colleges for return on investment.
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Lily Rodriguez ’19 conducts archival research while interning at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in Washington, DC.
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