From Granada to Salamanca to London to New York, four Southwestern students recall their time abroad and away and how the experiences enriched their lives and even led to a job offer.
more informationThe Golden Pirates Esports team is producing more than just a competitive group of gamers. They are building a community.
more informationThe Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) Center fosters an inclusive and equitable environment for Southwestern students.
more informationAssistant Director for Outdoor Adventure Branndon Bargo took a group of students on a caving adventure.
more informationThe Black Student Union offers a space for Southwestern’s Black students to gather as a community.
more informationThe Counseling Center seeks to eliminate the stigma surrounding assistance for mental health.
more informationSouthwestern University has partnered with Grupo Salinas and Centro Richard B. Salinas Pliego to create two new scholarships for high school students in Mexico.
more informationA group of Southwestern students took their devised theater play, The G.H.O.S.T. Unit: The Live Event, to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
more informationSouthwestern University gathered a panel of incredible women to speak during the International Women’s Day luncheon addressing the theme #EmbraceEquity, which discussed equity in work-life balance.
more informationFrom Granada to Salamanca to London to New York, four Southwestern students recall their time abroad and away and how the experiences enriched their lives and even led to a job offer.
more informationThe Golden Pirates Esports team is producing more than just a competitive group of gamers. They are building a community.
more informationThe Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) Center fosters an inclusive and equitable environment for Southwestern students.
more informationAssistant Director for Outdoor Adventure Branndon Bargo took a group of students on a caving adventure.
more informationSouthwestern University rose 13 places in U.S. News & World Report’s 2023 Best Colleges rankings—the biggest single-year jump in school history—and SU was also recognized as a top school in the Social Mobility category, which measures how well schools graduated students who received federal Pell Grants.
more informationA recognized leader in building successful athletics programs, Ken Ralph will join Southwestern University as athletic director effective Sept. 15.
more informationThe applied mathematician and Southwestern alumna will address the graduating class.
more informationSouthwestern University shows a dedication to including green spaces on campus as they have proven to benefit students.
more informationFeb. 23, the entire SU community came together to build community during the inaugural SUnity Day.
more informationThis initiative was announced in October 2021 as part of a $1 million commitment from an anonymous donor in honor of their mother, a lifelong educator, in order to allow more Southwestern students to benefit from high impact experiences as outlined in the Tactical Plan.
more informationSouthwestern University gathered a panel of incredible women to speak during the International Women’s Day luncheon addressing the theme #EmbraceEquity, which discussed equity in work-life balance.
more informationA journey from Nigeria to the Midwest to head track and field coach at Southwestern.
more informationThis funding will allow Southwestern faculty members to pursue various research projects.
more informationAssistant Director for Outdoor Adventure Branndon Bargo took a group of students on a caving adventure.
more informationThe Black Student Union offers a space for Southwestern’s Black students to gather as a community.
more informationAlumna uses her passion for helping others as a lawyer, mentor, and nonprofit founder.
more informationSouthwestern University rose 13 places in U.S. News & World Report’s 2023 Best Colleges rankings—the biggest single-year jump in school history—and SU was also recognized as a top school in the Social Mobility category, which measures how well schools graduated students who received federal Pell Grants.
more informationFifty years ago, Title IX was signed into law. The landmark legislation transformed women’s athletics. We look back at our history and pioneers as we continue to strive for equity in all we do.
more informationCatherine Hiebel ’22 and Melina Boutris ’22 will teach English in Spain and Austria, respectively.
more informationWhat happens when you start a devised theater project with three Southwestern University students and the Anton Checkov play, The Cherry Orchard? You end up with a nationally recognized production called G.H.O.S.T. Unit: The Live Event.
more informationSouthwestern Showcases Undergraduate Research and Creativity
The anonymous donation will go to creating more opportunities for first-generation students and securing further donations for the university’s future.
Transfer student and Sumners Scholar Emily Gilby ’21 shares her experiences working on political campaigns and as a legislative aide.
Anna Krolikowski ’20 sees creativity and story as the common denominators of her English and computer science majors.
Sumners Scholar Breely Peterson’s first job out of college? Working as a deputy press secretary for a congressman in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Fulbright Scholar Brielle Read ’20 has been traveling the world and making a difference since the tender age of 14.
A Southwestern senior shares their experience tackling the biggest project of their college career in the midst of a global pandemic.
Antonio Esparza ’22 is being honored for his commitment to solving public problems.
SU has been recognized for the third time for supporting civic education and voter participation.
Physics major Hayden Smith ’20 is studying ocean engineering in hopes of pursuing a career in renewable energy.
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.
German and physics double major Claire Harding ’20 interned with NASA and will be teaching English in Germany as a Fulbright English teaching assistant.
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.
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.
Noel Pratts ’21 and Audrey Payton ’21 gain real-world experience in the virtual world.
Recent physics graduate Mike May ’20 demonstrates how taking risks by learning outside your major is crucial to becoming a leader in innovation.
Mattie Mint ’22 shares about her journey into the professional world through the Kemper Scholar Program.
Southwestern students and faculty mentors engage in projects across the disciplines—remotely.
Southwestern’s Lab for Innovative Ventures and Entrepreneurship empowers students to take an idea from concept to business plan.
Esther Nyaberi ’21 finds joy in researching apple snails, environmental DNA, and microplastics.
Associate Professor of Theatre Sergio Costola and Associate Professor of English Michael Saenger coordinated a seminar on translating Shakespeare at an international conference in Rome.
One Southwestern student’s experience studying abroad in Australia
Southwestern students engage in local government through internships with the City of Georgetown.
Lily Rodriguez ’19 shares how her history major allowed her to succeed in a journalism internship with the Laredo Morning Times.