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A Well-Fed Life
Tracie Shelton ’91 turns her passion for lifelong learning into lifelong success.
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Cuts & Crawfish with the Dumes Brothers
Jahmaal and Jermaine Dumes ’17 give us an inside look into their time at SU and their new business, Down South Cajjun Eats!
Pirate Confidential: Terrenee Knight ’07 Reflects on Her Southwestern Experience
Amazing opportunities and an expansive support network were hallmarks of Terrenee Knight’s experience at Southwestern from 2003-2007.
Southwestern alumnus nominated for 2022 Grammy Award
Jason Schayot ’97 named a semifinalist for the 2022 Music Educator Award
Finding Home(s)
For sociology and feminist studies double major Madeline Carrola ’19, the Southwestern Experience has informed her roles at organizations supporting individuals experiencing homelessness.
Countering Terrorism through Research
Meili Criezis ’17 publishes scholarship about extremist rhetoric, terrorist propaganda, and political violence.
The Wheel’s Still in Spin
First-generation college student and English major Delilah Dylan Dominguez ’09 has three graduate degrees to her name and is now a practicing physician assistant.
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.
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.
Shaping the Future
A new painting by Norma Clark ’97, P’00, specially commissioned by Southwestern University, is now on display in the Commons.
Think Globally; Act Locally
International studies and political science major Katherine Tanner ’13 helps nourish a community as “the heart” of Hat & Heart Farm.
Finding Strength in Diversity during Times of Adversity
SU alumni gather to discuss their experiences as individuals of color following their graduation.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Training for a Thoughtful Future
History and political science double major Meredith Murphy ’16 reflects on the many benefits of a liberal-arts education.
Chasing Curiosities
For Zack Nesbit ’13, a life worth living means always learning and never compromising one’s passions.
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.
Painting for a Cause
Southwestern alumna Rachel Hancock ’14 uses her abilities to help a community she loves.
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.
Happy Accidents
Serendipity led Kristin Ellermann ’10 to major in Latin American studies, study abroad, join the Peace Corps, and become an educator.
