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Social sustainability on university campuses 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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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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Life after Southwestern
Three Southwestern alumni divulge the details of their lives postgraduation.
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Painting in an Unknown Landscape: Kelsey Baker ’16
Studio art alumna Kelsey Baker ’16 fills us in on what it’s like to finish her graduate degree during a pandemic and how she is creating art in a socially distanced world.
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A Lawyer’s Appeal for Theatre
Christi Rodriguez Cottrell ’98 shares how her background in theatre has become an asset for her career in law.
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Training for a Thoughtful Future
History and political science double major Meredith Murphy ’16 reflects on the many benefits of a liberal-arts education.
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Chasing Curiosities
For Zack Nesbit ’13, a life worth living means always learning and never compromising one’s passions.
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Bringing a Decade into Focus: Carlos Barrón ’10
Ten years after graduation, this alumnus and primary photographer for Southwestern events looks back on how his education framed his vision for a successful artistic career.
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Painting for a Cause
Southwestern alumna Rachel Hancock ’14 uses her abilities to help a community she loves.
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Southwestern Alumna Appointed President and CEO of the United Way of Greater Houston
Current Board of Trustee Amanda McMillian ’95 has most recently served as chair of SU’s Presidential Search Advisory Committee.
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Happy Accidents
Serendipity led Kristin Ellermann ’10 to major in Latin American studies, study abroad, join the Peace Corps, and become an educator.
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Writing Dreams into Reality
Television and film writer Samantha Montgomery McIntyre ’97 looks back at how SU shaped her vision for a creative career, and how chasing dreams in LA led to creating her debut feature film, Unicorn Store.
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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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A Life Well Lived
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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It’s a Journey, Not a Race
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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The Abstract Art of Evolving
Painting allows Norma Clark ’97 to express her “personal journey of transformation.”
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A History Major in the Nation’s Capital
Lily Rodriguez ’19 conducts archival research while interning at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in Washington, DC.
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Alumnae Art Selected for National Exhibition at America’s Oldest Museum and Art School
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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Great Unexpectations
Carlie Sulpizio ’13 reflects on her serendipitous path as an SU anthropology major, a Peace Corps volunteer, and a global-health researcher.
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Wander Like Water
Southwestern alumni adventurers raise awareness about water and educate the public about sustainability.
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Making a Difference
From Senegal to New York City, Kadidiatou Magassa ’13 has served communities as a Peace Corps volunteer, a domestic-violence case manager, and a coordinator for a children’s nonprofit.
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Our Shared Humanity
Darrel Young ’61 reflects on his experiences as a first-wave volunteer in the Peace Corps.
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The PC Thing to Do
For almost six decades now, Southwestern alumni have helped build community across the world through volunteer service in the Peace Corps.
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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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Celebrating Southwestern University’s Class of 2019
Commencement festivities took place on Saturday, May 11, 2019.
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Life in 491 Miles and 107 Square Feet
Christina Hadly ’13, an art history and business double major, has traded in a conventional corporate career for a life of adventure and independence.
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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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For the Love of Tech
Scott Rocher ’04 and Blithe Casterline Rocher ’05 reflect on their Southwestern Experience.
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Building Dreams
Southwestern alum Julien Meyrat ’98 is a senior designer at global design and architecture firm Gensler.
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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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Love among Pirates
Southwestern Sweethearts share their stories of courtship, partnership, and marriage.
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Mission: Possible
Southwestern alumna Madge Vásquez ’94 is now the CEO of nonprofit Mission Capital.
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Fulfilling the Dreams of Many
Shauna Davidson ’08 helps build primary schools and empower children to overcome poverty in Northern Uganda.
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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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Without Work, There Are No Kolaches
Heath Dollar ’92, an educator, musician, and published author, wins the 2018 Texas Observer Short Story Contest.
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Southwestern Alumni and the Peach Tattoo
A tribute to lifelong friendships underscores the power of Southwestern’s community.
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Southwestern Alumnus Turns International Opera Star
Weston Hurt ’99 reflects fondly on his early career at Southwestern.
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Southwestern Alumna Founds International Schools
Rebecca Skinner, SU ’96 and founder of the International School of Brooklyn, helps build the new Dwight School Dubai as associate head of school.
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Southwestern Alumnus Nominated for a 2018 Primetime Emmy
Andrew Mendelson ’96 scores another Emmy nod, this time for his work on Full Frontal with Samantha Bee.
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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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Why Waste Your Time With a “Throw-Away” Degree
How a Classics degree helped one SU alumnus gain acceptance into highly competitive T14 law schools.
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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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Mattie Kotzur ’16 Combines Two of her Passions as Music Teacher at Ford Elementary in Georgetown
Whether she’s teaching second graders about Mozart or showing fourth graders the correct way to hold a recorder, Kotzur approaches each day with positivity, determination and joy.
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Southwestern Alumnus Ernesto Nieto ‘64, President and Founder of the National Hispanic Institute, Dedicated to Creating Sustainable Leadership Experiences in the Hispanic Community
Nieto’s leadership, dedication and devotion to his community and family are inspiring and motivational.
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Jerry Pate Honored with the Martha Diaz Hurtado College Town Award
The distinguished award was presented at The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce 2018 Annual Banquet on Friday, January 26th.
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Start Ups
The ability to conceive, create, launch, and nurture a new venture is a monumental achievement. Thanks in part to their Southwestern Experience, these four alumni have done just that.
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SU Alumnus Aaron Jimenez ’13 Redefines Latinx Media with Digital Startup Latinx Spaces
As with many new ventures, the concept for digital media startup Latinx Spaces developed from an unfulfilled need in the marketplace.
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Lawrence Kern ’01, Distinguished Humanitarian
Lawrence Kern ’01 believes the transformative power of artistic expression is something that people of all cognitive and developmental abilities should have access to. Since 2010, he has served as a teaching artist for individuals with disabilities, and is a proud co-founder of A.B.L.E. (Artists Breaking Limits and Expectations) which offers performing arts experiences for individuals with developmental differences. With each performance, these young actors develop a new depth of emotional understanding, new carefulness and confidence in their verbal communication, new belief in their ability to have an impact on other people, and a new belief that they have something valuable to say in the world.
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Southwestern Celebrated Charline & Red McCombs with a Joint Birthday Celebration on Campus October 12
Texas businessman, philanthropist and sports enthusiast Red McCombs turned 90 this month.
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Chelsey Clammer, SU ‘05, Releases New Book, Circadian, Winner of the Red Hen Press Nonfiction Manuscript Award
“I take a different approach to storytelling, and I wouldn’t be where I am today if it weren’t for the critical thinking skills I learned at Southwestern.” - Chelsey Clammer ’05
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Southwestern President Announces 2017 Thinking Symposium Speakers
Annual symposium brings alumni, powerful leaders to campus.
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Southwestern to Celebrate Charline & Red McCombs with a Joint Birthday Celebration on Campus October 12
Red McCombs, the larger than life Texas businessman, philanthropist and sports enthusiast turns 90 this month.
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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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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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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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Mattie Cryer, SU ’17, Selected as Fulbright Recipient
Southwestern graduate named Southwestern’s 18th Fulbright recipient in 18 years.
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Southwestern Launches Social Media Ambassador Program
Help generate positive buzz about SU by becoming a Social Media Ambassador.
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Alexandria Colurciello, Class of 2017, Represents Southwestern at Undergraduate Research Showcase at the Capitol
Senior’s work in public policy exemplifies SU student-led research.
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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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Alumna Gains Hands-on Experience at the Library of Congress
Prestigious internship affords 2016 graduate rare opportunity to work with historical objects.
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