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Happy Holidays, Pirates!
Wishing the entire Southwestern University community a wonderful winter vacation filled with laughter, friends, family, and plenty of holiday joy.
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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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Southwestern Declared One of the Best 382 Colleges by Princeton Review
University highlighted for value, sustainability and career services.
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President Burger to Present 5 Elements of Effective Thinking at SXSW EDU® Conference & Festival
SXSW EDU attracts educators with a shared goal of impacting the future of teaching and learning.
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Southwestern Professors Effectively Handle Conflict In the Classroom
An article in today’s New York Times, “In a Volatile Climate on Campus, Professors Teach on Tenterhooks,” discusses the politically charged climate on college campuses and specific ways faculty prepare for and handle conflict in the classroom.
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SU Student Presented His Startup at DivInc’s Demo Day
Southwestern student Donté Houston pitched his startup Voya to investors at DivInc’s Demo Day on June 29th.
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A Meaningful Southwestern Tradition: The President’s Table Dinner
This unique tradition has become a rite of passage for SU seniors.
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Saturday Night Live Internship Leads to Position as Production Assistant for Southwestern Alum
Hailee Williams, SU ’17, describes New York Arts Program internship as an “amazing experience.”
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SU Scholar Athletes Succeed Both On and Off the Field
Blood, Sweat, and Milk. Southwestern Football affirms the maxim that success lies in the details.
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Georgetown Growth & the Strong “Town-Gown” Relationship
Anna Eby ’05 shares her perspective on the growth of Georgetown.
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Gilman Scholarship Winner Studying Abroad in Morocco
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Winner Dakota Cortez,’19, studying Migration and Transnational Identity in Morocco.
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Happy Holidays, Pirates!
Wishing the entire Southwestern University community a wonderful winter vacation filled with laughter, friends, family, and plenty of holiday joy.
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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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Southwestern’s New Logo: Focused on the Future While Honoring the Past
Southwestern’s updated logo introduced as part of a full identity rebranding effort.
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SU Student Presented His Startup at DivInc’s Demo Day
Southwestern student Donté Houston pitched his startup Voya to investors at DivInc’s Demo Day on June 29th.
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A Meaningful Southwestern Tradition: The President’s Table Dinner
This unique tradition has become a rite of passage for SU seniors.
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Saturday Night Live Internship Leads to Position as Production Assistant for Southwestern Alum
Hailee Williams, SU ’17, describes New York Arts Program internship as an “amazing experience.”
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A Glimpse of the Class of 2021
On Aug. 18, members of the Class of 2021 will move into their residence halls and begin their Southwestern Experiences. Learn more about our newest Pirates and the support Southwestern will provide them.
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Southwestern University SCOPE Scholars Launch Ozonesondes on Weather Balloons
Three Southwestern University students recently learned to launch instruments on weather balloons that measure the concentration of ozone in the atmosphere.
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Georgetown’s New Bus System GoGeo to Begin Service in August
GoGeo will have two stops near the Southwestern campus, which will help students, faculty and staff that don’t have cars or prefer the convenience and benefits of utilizing public transportation.
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SU Scholar Athletes Succeed Both On and Off the Field
Blood, Sweat, and Milk. Southwestern Football affirms the maxim that success lies in the details.
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Georgetown Growth & the Strong “Town-Gown” Relationship
Anna Eby ’05 shares her perspective on the growth of Georgetown.
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Southwestern Senior Returns from Second Summer at NIST
Sometimes being a known entity is the best way to land a job.
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Happy Holidays, Pirates!
Wishing the entire Southwestern University community a wonderful winter vacation filled with laughter, friends, family, and plenty of holiday joy.
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Updated Admissions Policy Saves Prospective Students Time and Money
SU applicants will no longer be required to submit test scores via testing agency
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Southwestern Declared One of the Best 382 Colleges by Princeton Review
University highlighted for value, sustainability and career services.
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President Burger to Present 5 Elements of Effective Thinking at SXSW EDU® Conference & Festival
SXSW EDU attracts educators with a shared goal of impacting the future of teaching and learning.
more information
Southwestern Professors Effectively Handle Conflict In the Classroom
An article in today’s New York Times, “In a Volatile Climate on Campus, Professors Teach on Tenterhooks,” discusses the politically charged climate on college campuses and specific ways faculty prepare for and handle conflict in the classroom.
more information
SU Student Presented His Startup at DivInc’s Demo Day
Southwestern student Donté Houston pitched his startup Voya to investors at DivInc’s Demo Day on June 29th.
more information
A Meaningful Southwestern Tradition: The President’s Table Dinner
This unique tradition has become a rite of passage for SU seniors.
more information
Saturday Night Live Internship Leads to Position as Production Assistant for Southwestern Alum
Hailee Williams, SU ’17, describes New York Arts Program internship as an “amazing experience.”
more information
Georgetown Growth & the Strong “Town-Gown” Relationship
Anna Eby ’05 shares her perspective on the growth of Georgetown.
more information
Gilman Scholarship Winner Studying Abroad in Morocco
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Winner Dakota Cortez,’19, studying Migration and Transnational Identity in Morocco.
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Dubai Summer Internship for Tech Startup Provides Memorable Experience
Aiden Steinle, SU ’20, interned for tech startup Wandafi in Dubai over the summer
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Southwestern University Ranks in Top 100 Best National Liberal Arts Colleges
Southwestern University ranks among the 100 Best National Liberal Arts Colleges and Number 5 Best College for Veterans by U.S. News and World Report
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Happy Holidays, Pirates!
Wishing the entire Southwestern University community a wonderful winter vacation filled with laughter, friends, family, and plenty of holiday joy.
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President Burger to Present 5 Elements of Effective Thinking at SXSW EDU® Conference & Festival
SXSW EDU attracts educators with a shared goal of impacting the future of teaching and learning.
more information
Southwestern Professors Effectively Handle Conflict In the Classroom
An article in today’s New York Times, “In a Volatile Climate on Campus, Professors Teach on Tenterhooks,” discusses the politically charged climate on college campuses and specific ways faculty prepare for and handle conflict in the classroom.
more information
Southwestern’s New Logo: Focused on the Future While Honoring the Past
Southwestern’s updated logo introduced as part of a full identity rebranding effort.
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President Edward Burger Featured in Houston Chronicle
President Burger shares his vision for education and Southwestern in an interview with the Houston Chronicle
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Southwestern Declared One of the Best 382 Colleges by Princeton Review
University highlighted for value, sustainability and career services.
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Southwestern University SCOPE Scholars Launch Ozonesondes on Weather Balloons
Three Southwestern University students recently learned to launch instruments on weather balloons that measure the concentration of ozone in the atmosphere.
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SU Professor Mark Bottorff Traveled to Wyoming to Experience “Sublime, Metaphysical” Total Solar Eclipse
The recent total solar eclipse generated plenty of excitement across the entire country, but for Bottorff the event was much more than an excuse to wear funny glasses.
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Gilman Scholarship Winner Studying Abroad in Morocco
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Winner Dakota Cortez,’19, studying Migration and Transnational Identity in Morocco.
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Dubai Summer Internship for Tech Startup Provides Memorable Experience
Aiden Steinle, SU ’20, interned for tech startup Wandafi in Dubai over the summer
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Southwestern University Ranks in Top 100 Best National Liberal Arts Colleges
Southwestern University ranks among the 100 Best National Liberal Arts Colleges and Number 5 Best College for Veterans by U.S. News and World Report
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On Top of the World, Professor of Art History Patrick Hajovsky
After applying at the encouragement of a colleague familiar with his research, Patrick Hajovsky, associate professor of art history at Southwestern University, was selected from among 350 applicants to complete a prestigious three month Getty Scholar residency this summer at the Getty Research Institute in Los Angeles.
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Happy Holidays, Pirates!
Wishing the entire Southwestern University community a wonderful winter vacation filled with laughter, friends, family, and plenty of holiday joy.
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President Burger to Present 5 Elements of Effective Thinking at SXSW EDU® Conference & Festival
SXSW EDU attracts educators with a shared goal of impacting the future of teaching and learning.
more information
Southwestern’s New Logo: Focused on the Future While Honoring the Past
Southwestern’s updated logo introduced as part of a full identity rebranding effort.
more information
Georgetown Growth & the Strong “Town-Gown” Relationship
Anna Eby ’05 shares her perspective on the growth of Georgetown.
more information
Southwestern University Ranks in Top 100 Best National Liberal Arts Colleges
Southwestern University ranks among the 100 Best National Liberal Arts Colleges and Number 5 Best College for Veterans by U.S. News and World Report
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On Top of the World, Professor of Art History Patrick Hajovsky
After applying at the encouragement of a colleague familiar with his research, Patrick Hajovsky, associate professor of art history at Southwestern University, was selected from among 350 applicants to complete a prestigious three month Getty Scholar residency this summer at the Getty Research Institute in Los Angeles.
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Hatton W. Sumners Scholars Program Recognizes Top Achievers
Southwestern checks in with Sumner Scholars including recent grads, rising seniors and the newest class of scholars
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Surf’s Up: An interview with Geoff Clawson ’98
Michael Nguyen ’03 interviews Geoff Clawson ’98, president and co-owner of Birdwell Beach Britches
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Terry Gawlik ’81, Chairwoman, NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship
Terry Gawlik ’81 shares her experience as Chairwoman of the 2017 NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship Committee.
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Mattie Cryer, SU ’17, Selected as Fulbright Recipient
Southwestern graduate named Southwestern’s 18th Fulbright recipient in 18 years.
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Southwestern’s Theatre Department Prospers With New Approaches to Recruitment and Retention
Theatre Department takes deliberate steps to deepen and broaden students’ knowledge of theatre studies while making the degree even more relevant in the outside world.
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Nuestra Historia
Southwestern’s Latina History Project provides context through connections.
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