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Internships in the virtual world The Internship Must Go On
Noel Pratts ’21 and Audrey Payton ’21 gain real-world experience in the virtual world.
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Southwestern University Nominated for a 2020 AASHE Sustainability Award
Selected from more than 400 applicants, SU is a finalist for the award based on its published research regarding the sustainability of higher-education institutions.
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A Summer Well Spent
Four Southwestern students relate their experiences as community-engaged learning associates with nonprofit organizations during the summer of 2020.
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Southwestern University Celebrates Texas Arbor Day by Planting Oak Tree
The event fulfills SU’s commitment to the Arbor Day Foundation’s Tree Campus Higher Education program.
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With Energy to Spare
Recent physics graduate Mike May ’20 demonstrates how taking risks by learning outside your major is crucial to becoming a leader in innovation.
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Across the Aisle
Southwestern University students reflect the nation’s diversity of political stances.
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Life after Southwestern
Three Southwestern alumni divulge the details of their lives postgraduation.
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Keeping an Open Mind: The Opportunities of Remote Learning
Garey Endowed Chair in Chemistry Maha Zewail-Foote publishes an article on how she successfully transformed her biochemistry lab to an online platform.
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Southwestern University Receives Arts & Culture Grant from the City of Georgetown
The funding will enable SU to continue its Georgetown Green Film Series.
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Sustainable Furniture Comes to Southwestern
Rooms in two residence halls will be furnished with environmentally friendly bed frames, dressers, desks, and mattresses.
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Supporting Environmental Activism and Personal Growth on Campus
Members reflect on how Students for Environmental Activism and Knowledge (SEAK) inspires and educates them beyond the classroom.
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Becoming a Better Thinker through Science
Esther Nyaberi ’21 finds joy in researching apple snails, environmental DNA, and microplastics.
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Scholarly Perspectives on COVID-19, Part 2: Forecasting a Pandemic
Therese Shelton, associate professor of mathematics, discusses the process, value, and difficulty of modeling a pandemic like COVID-19.
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Scholarly Perspectives on COVID-19, Part 1: “This Was Only a Matter of Time”
Southwestern microbiologist Martín Gonzalez weighs in on the science of the latest coronavirus.
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A Musician’s Approach to Medicine
Chemistry major and cellist Sydney Seavey ’20 shares how she has found harmony in music and the path toward medical school.
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It’s Just Not the Same, Part 4
Southwestern faculty reflect on how remote teaching might change how they teach in the classroom when campus life resumes this fall.
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It’s Just Not the Same, Part 3
SU faculty get creative in retooling their classes while students face the many difficulties of distance learning during the pandemic.
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It’s Just Not the Same, Part 2
SU faculty reflect on the challenges—and some unexpected rewards—of moving their classes online.
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“The Best of Both Worlds”
For student–athletes Ben Patterson ’17 and Michael Patterson ’17, the Southwestern Experience included a foray into entrepreneurship.
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In Good Company: Building a Climate of Sustainability at SU
“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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No Worries, Mate: Appreciating the Ups and Downs Down Under
One Southwestern student’s experience studying abroad in Australia
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The Arbor Day Foundation Program Honors Southwestern University with a 2019 Tree Campus USA Award
Southwestern University has earned a 2019 Tree Campus USA recognition for its contributions to urban forest conservation.
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Southwestern Student Shadows SU Alum at Local Medical Center
Biology and kinesiology double major Shelby Wilhite ’22 engages in a high-impact internship with physician Sandra Esparza ’96.
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Southwestern Becomes the 87th Bee Campus USA
SU is certified by the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation.
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Wander Like Water
Southwestern alumni adventurers raise awareness about water and educate the public about sustainability.
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Researching the Future of Cancer Treatment
Professor of Biology Maria Todd mentors undergraduates while examining the mechanics of how cancer spreads.
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The River and The Wall: A Wide Lens on Our Southern Border
Southwestern will screen the SXSW award-winning documentary on February 27, 2020.
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The Environmental Diaries
Environmental studies major and architecture and feminist studies double minor Lois Durant ’20 shares her journey in environmental policy in the non-profit sector.
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Romi Burks, Ms. Homecoming 2019
The Southwestern University Alumni Association has selected Professor of Biology Romi Burks as the 2019 recipient of their Ms. Homecoming Award. The Ms. Homecoming Award is presented to one faculty member each year as a token of affection and respect of former students.
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The Heart of Research
Phillip Keys ’20, a biochemistry major and biology minor, shares how his high-impact research internship has helped him prepare for medical school.
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Computer Science Major Interns at Major Telecom Provider
Guy Greathouse ’20 reflects on his summer internship with Apogee.
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Southwestern Students Spend Summer Working at the Federal Reserve Bank
Rebecca Richardson ’20, a business major with a double minor in data science and communication studies, shares her experiences as a Fed intern.
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Southwestern Student Engages in Two Transformative Summer Internships
Business and economics major and data science minor Philip Moffatt ’20 shares his thoughts on working at the Texas Methodist Foundation and Morgan Stanley.
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Southwestern Students Complete Summer Internships at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Ana Sanchez ’22, Justin McCormack ’20, Megan Melo ’21, and Madison Delmer ’21 reflect on their hands-on internships in the operating room and in the research lab.
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Emma Davis ’14 Is on a Boat!
The environmental studies major is sailing around the world while practicing sustainable living.
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What’s in Your Water?
Southwestern students Scout Gockel ’22 and Nicole Rajtak ’22 study water quality in the San Gabriel River.
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Presidential Puzzles
Southwestern University’s president encourages effective failure and creative thinking through puzzle-solving.
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EPA Recognizes Southwestern University As 2017-18 College and University Green Power Conference Champion
Southwestern University beat our conference rivals by using more than 18 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of green power, representing 100 percent of the school’s annual electricity use.
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Southwestern Students Earn Honorable Mentions at the 2019 Mathematical Contest in Modeling
Three computer science majors are in the top 16% of among more than 14,000 teams competing.
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It’s Not Easy Being Green
Southwestern Associate Professor of Environmental Studies Joshua Long explores the social-justice impacts of cities implementing climate-resilient policy and planning.
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From Chemist to Countertenor
Mauro Garcia ’18 expands his vocal horizons at the Butler Opera Center Young Artist Program.
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Southwestern Featured in Smithsonian Magazine
A recent Smithsonian article, “Is a Texas Town the Future of Renewable Energy?,” wonderfully highlighted our city’s and Southwestern’s commitment to sustainability.
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The Undergraduate Research Experience at Southwestern
Antonio Mendez ’20 discusses how research at Southwestern is unique.
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For the Love of Tech
Scott Rocher ’04 and Blithe Casterline Rocher ’05 reflect on their Southwestern Experience.
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Southwestern Undergrads Study Cardiovascular Medicine at UTHealth
Dr. Eyal Porat P’21 coordinates summer internships for SU students.
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Southwestern University Establishes the Jack and Camille Garey School of Natural Sciences
The new school advances research and learning in science and mathematics fields within the context of the humanities, social sciences, and fine arts.
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The Many Colors of Michael Nguyen
A Southwestern alum turned patent attorney serves the community as an advocate of LGBTQ rights and livable cities.
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Arbor Day Foundation Honors Southwestern University with 2018 Tree Campus USA® Recognition
Southwestern University was honored with a 2018 Tree Campus USA ® recognition by the Arbor Day Foundation for its commitment to effective urban forest management.
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The Human Impact on Earth
Interdisciplinary scholars and artists explore the Anthropocene at Southwestern’s Brown Symposium XXXIX.
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Patience, Grit, and an Open Mind
Lauren Gillespie ’19 reflects on what it takes to research, present, and publish successfully as a chemistry and computer science double major.
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The Science and Art of Salamanders
Kira McEntire ’13 explores creative expression while teaching and researching wildlife biology.
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Looking out for the Community
Inspired by a service trip to Honduras during one eye-opening spring break, Megan Schubert Leese ’01 now champions public health.
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The Beauty of Bubbles and the Joy of Mathematics
Mathematics scholar Frank Morgan demonstrates the profound mathematical truths hidden within the whimsical world of bubbles.
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Southwestern Featured in the 2018 Edition of the The Princeton Review Guide To 399 Green Colleges
SU is once again recognized for its commitment to sustainability.
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Southwestern Hosts Screening of Dirt Rich and a Q&A with Filmmaker Marcelina Cravat
The award-winning film—a powerful documentary about using regenerative agricultural practices, reforestation, and conservation strategies to combat climate change—comes to campus on Nov. 8.
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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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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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Alumna Researches the Screening of Hepatitis C in Babies
Alumna Dr. Catherine Chappell ’03 finds that fewer than a third of infants exposed to hepatitis C are later screened to monitor and treat the potentially fatal virus.
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Alumna heads to MIT for graduate study in city planning
A biology and environmental studies graduate, Vanessa Toro Barragan ’12 seeks to tackle climate change at the intersections of science and social justice. The flexible and interdisciplinary Master in City Planning (MCP) program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) will allow her to do just that.
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SU Student Cameron Henkel ‘21 Wins National Design Contest, Exhibits His Smart Medication Dispenser at CES Conference in Las Vegas
Inspired by his late great-grandmother, Cameron hopes his design will “help people lead independent lives while providing reassurance to their caretakers and loved ones.”
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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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Sustainability Begins with “SU”
Evidence of the school’s eco-minded efforts are visible in every corner of campus, from the solar panels on Heather Hall to the water bottle refill stations, rainwater collection barrels, single stream recycling, and much more.
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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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Georgetown Utility Systems Presents Check to Southwestern University
Payment Awarded for Participation in ERCOT’s Demand Response Program
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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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Undergraduate STEM Research Provides Valuable Experience
SCOPE summer research projects teach patience, persistence and effective failure
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Southwestern adds Animal Studies, Data Science, Health Studies and International Studies minors
Four new minors to begin in Fall 2017
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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 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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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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EPA Recognizes Southwestern University as a Green Power Champion
Southwestern University wins with green power.
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Fountainwood Observatory Public Nights Return for Spring 2017
This semester’s lineup includes a sunset movie series.
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Southwestern Alumna Becomes Orbital Debris Scientist at NASA
Alumna uses computational modeling of “space trash” to keep astronauts, satellites, and the international space station safe.
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Southwestern Senior Gains Rare Undergraduate Experience at Menil Collection
Taylor Bailey changes career path from art therapy to art conservation, lands door-opening summer internship opportunity through Southwestern connection.
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Southwestern Junior Researches Wireless Technology over Summer
Computational mathematics and physics double major spends summer developing ways to create 5G cellular technology at the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
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Kinesiology Students Investigate the Underwater Dolphin Kick
SCOPE students spend summer poolside researching the segmental and joint movements involved in dolphin kicking among various age groups.
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Southwestern Senior Experiments with Lasers, Explores Exoplanets this Summer
Physics major is researching with lasers alongside nation’s top scientists at National Institute of Standards and Technology.
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Southwestern Student Awarded Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship
Prestigious scholarship affords computer science major the opportunity to extend her stay abroad.
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Computer Science Majors Develop Artificial Intelligence for Video Games
SCOPE project focuses on developing intelligent agents using video games and creating visual patterns on a computer screen.
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Students Investigate Possible Factors of Endometrial and Breast Cancer Progression
SCOPE participants study how a disruption in cell-to-cell connections could potentially lead to tumor metastasis.
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Students Research Antioxidant Levels in Growing Basil
SCOPE students grow, harvest basil to analyze antioxidant properties as plant matures.
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Cupcake Wars to END7 Saves Thousands of Lives in 2016
HEAT hosts second annual Cupcake Wars to raise money and awareness for END7.
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Southwestern Students Create Energy Efficient Water Recycling System
Southwestern physics majors use energy efficient water recycling to protect Fountainwood Observatory equipment from Texas heat.
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Inaugural Awardee for Leading-edge Innovation & Leadership
Southwestern University Graduate Wins Inaugural NCWIT Collegiate Award