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Commencement 2019 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 by alumnus Josh Franco ’07 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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Startup Founded by Southwestern Alumnus Receives $750K NSF Grant
National Science Foundation awards Small Business Innovation Research grant to ThoughtSTEM for its LearnToMod technology, a Minecraft Modding software.
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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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