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Scholarly Perspectives on COVID-19, Part 10: A Prolonged Intermission
Professor of Music Michael Cooper reflects on the many ways that the pandemic has affected musicologists and other musicians—and the lessons we can learn about the power of art.
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Scholarly Perspectives on COVID-19, Part 10: A Prolonged Intermission
Professor of Music Michael Cooper reflects on the many ways that the pandemic has affected musicologists and other musicians—and the lessons we can learn about the power of art.
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Subverted Expectations: The Truth about College
A graduating senior reflects on what surprised them the most about the college and SU experience.
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Southwestern University Announces Paula Boggs as 2020 and 2021 Commencement Speaker
The corporate executive, lawyer, Army Airborne veteran, philanthropist, and musician will address the University’s 2020 and 2021 graduating classes.
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Generating Art
Sarah Friday ’20 has published original research on art generated by artificial intelligence while double majoring in the seemingly disparate fields of art and computer science.
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2021 Plexuss College Rankings Names Southwestern University #1 in Texas
SU earns the top spot among the top liberal-arts colleges in the state.
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Southwestern University Athletic Events will Continue to Be Held without Spectators
The University’s continued “no spectators” policy reinforces its commitment to keeping the Southwestern community safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The Beauty of Southwestern
Experience the beauty of Southwestern’s campus through the eyes of one of its students.
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“Shuttlecocks”
In an opinion piece published in Inside Higher Ed, President Trombley reflects on the seismic changes and disorder that college presidents are now being asked to negotiate.
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The Professor Chronicles: Catherine Bourland Ross
Professor of Spanish and Wilhelmina Cullen Robertson Endowed Professor Catherine Bourland Ross fosters transformation in her students by focusing on the 5 Cs of language learning: communication, culture, connections, comparisons, and communities.
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Scholarly Perspectives on COVID-19, Part 9: The Solace of Art
We’ve relied on the arts to help us cope with the pandemic, but will the arts survive COVID-19? Assistant Professor of Art Ron Geibel shares his insights.
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Confessions of an Unwise College Applicant
Deciding where to go to college? Learn from the mistakes of an SU senior.
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Solving Earth’s Problems from Space
German and physics double major Claire Harding ’20 interned with NASA and will be teaching English in Germany as a Fulbright English teaching assistant.
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Shaping the Future
A new painting by Norma Clark ’97, P’00, specially commissioned by Southwestern University, is now on display in the Commons.
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Dr. Peter Hotez on COVID-19, the Current Pandemic Landscape, and Upcoming Vaccines
View the January 13, 2021, presentation and Q&A with Peter Jay Hotez, M.D., Ph.D., one of the world’s leading experts in tropical medicine and vaccine development.
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Scholarly Perspectives on COVID-19, Part 8: Apocalypse or Dystopia?
Professor and Elizabeth Root Paden Chair in Religion and Environmental Studies Laura Hobgood shares how COVID-19 has shaped the conversation in her Apocalypse seminar.
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An Uncertain Semester in DC
Political science and environmental studies double major Keith Rupe ’22 makes the most of an anxiety-filled semester through public organizing in the nation’s capital.
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Southwestern Student Wins Marketing EDGE Scholarship
ThuyMi Phung is the first SU student to receive the prestigious honor.
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Southwestern University’s Robertson Center Receives LED Lighting Upgrades
SU continues to honor its commitment to sustainability and reduced energy consumption.
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An Award-Winning Guitarist’s Approach to Teaching
Associate Professor of Music Steve Kostelnik shares how he helps SU students become better musicians.
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A Choir That Strikes Accord
Members of the Southwestern University Singers share why finding community in the stress-free and accessible choir is a highlight of their Southwestern experience.
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Think Globally; Act Locally
International studies and political science major Katherine Tanner ’13 helps nourish a community as “the heart” of Hat & Heart Farm.
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Finding Strength in Diversity during Times of Adversity
SU alumni gather to discuss their experiences as individuals of color following their graduation.
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A Future CEO
With her sights set on running her own business one day, Courtney King ’20 shares that making the world a better place is at the heart of all her endeavors.
