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Southwestern lands on Kiplinger’s 2018 “Best College Values” Rankings Southwestern lands on Kiplinger’s 2018 “Best College Values” Rankings
Southwestern University is one of 300 colleges and universities to make the list.
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Stories from 2017
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Happy Holidays, Pirates!
Wishing the entire Southwestern University community a wonderful winter vacation filled with laughter, friends, family, and plenty of holiday joy.
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President Burger to Present 5 Elements of Effective Thinking at SXSW EDU® Conference & Festival
SXSW EDU attracts educators with a shared goal of impacting the future of teaching and learning.
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Karen Hanson-Flowers ’75, Distinguished Southwestern Service
Karen Hanson-Flowers ’75 is one of those inspiring people whose many accomplishments, successes, and commitments beg the simple question: how does she do it? In addition to her impressive day job as the Senior Vice President of Contract Administration and Human Resources at Alpheus Communications, Hanson-Flowers also finds time to be a member of The Junior League of Houston, to serve on the Board of The Women’s Resource Center of Greater Houston, and also on the Board of Visitors of Southwestern University.
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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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Stephen Foster ’09, Distinguished Young Alumnus
With all that Stephen Foster ’09 has accomplished since his graduation from Southwestern University just eight years ago, it’s clear he is a talented computer scientist. But what is most remarkable about Dr. Foster, is his passion for sharing those talents with the next generation of coders.
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Cile Spelce Elley ’91, Distinguished Professional
For 25 years, Cile Spelce Elley ’91 has carefully assessed people, culture, and information as an award-winning journalist and documentarian. She began her career as a Cub reporter before working her way up to become a star on-camera field reporter, and then a major-market TV news anchor. Since co-founding her own media company, Elley has created, written, produced real-life stories for all types of media, including the nationally-acclaimed documentary television series Friday Night Tykes, currently in its fourth season.
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Dr. Traci Giuliano, Ms. Homecoming
For the past 23 years, Traci Giuliano has held the title of Professor of Psychology at Southwestern University. But in truth, she is so much more than a professor to her students. Mentor, supporter, confidant, counselor, friend—all of these words are used to describe her.
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Robert H. Simpson ’32, Medal of Honor
With his pioneering efforts into hurricane research, meteorologist Robert “Bob” Simpson ’32 did more than earn a place in history. His legacy is an ongoing one that still impacts the way storms are tracked and categorized. Dr. Simpson is the co-founder of the Saffir–Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale, with its well-known one through five categories. He was also instrumental in the advancement of surge forecasting models to issue urgent warnings that have saved hundreds of lives through the years, and continue to do so today.
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President Edward Burger Featured in Houston Chronicle
President Burger shares his vision for education and Southwestern in an interview with the Houston Chronicle
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A Meaningful Southwestern Tradition: The President’s Table Dinner
This unique tradition has become a rite of passage for SU seniors.
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Southwestern University to Host Screening of Documentary “Never Give Up! Minoru Yasui and the Fight for Justice”
The film examines Yasui’s challenge of military orders that led to the forced removal from the West Coast of over 120,000 Japanese Americans 75 years ago and his ongoing fight for justice.
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SU to host an NCAA Women’s Volleyball Championship Regional
Southwestern is set to play Whittier Friday at 8 p.m.
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Believe - The Southwestern Experience
The Southwestern Experience is like no other. Your days here will be busy, challenging, stimulating and rewarding – but never boring!
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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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Southwestern’s New Logo: Focused on the Future While Honoring the Past
Southwestern’s updated logo introduced as part of a full identity rebranding effort.
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Southwestern Dining Services Strives to Increase Sustainablity
SU Dining Services has introduced various measures in it’s operations that serve to preserve and protect the environment
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Southwestern Goes LED
As Southwestern University begins to focus on improving its carbon footprint, faculty and students join together to research alternative energy resources and the fast pace technological world of lighting. Using Heather Hall as a research laboratory, the LED group is slowly developing a energy conservation plan for theatrical environments on campus and creating a course to further study “going green.”
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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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TREIA & Southwestern’s Environmental Studies Program to Host Film Screening of Al Gore’s An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power on Campus October 22
Southwestern’s Environmental Studies Program, in conjunction with The Texas Renewable Energy Industries Alliance (TREIA), will host a film screening of Al Gore’s An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Poweron campus October 22.
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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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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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Noor Tagouri, a first-generation Libyan American, Journalist and Activist to Present Breaking Barriers Through Storytelling at Southwestern
Noor’s presentation, Breaking Barriers Through Storytelling, shares a universally powerful message of acceptance and embracing individuality in a multicultural society.
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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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Gilman Scholarship Winner Studying Abroad in Morocco
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Winner Dakota Cortez,’19, studying Migration and Transnational Identity in Morocco.
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Dubai Summer Internship for Tech Startup Provides Memorable Experience
Aiden Steinle, SU ’20, interned for tech startup Wandafi in Dubai over the summer
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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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Southwestern’s 2017 Borderlands Symposium on Contemporary Borderlands Culture and Literature to Feature Award-Winning Educator and Author Dr. Norma Elia Cantú
Southwestern to host second annual Borderlands Symposium Thursday, Sept. 28th.
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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 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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#DecYourDigs Room Decorating Contest
#DecYourDigs gives SU students the opportunity to showcase their awesome residence hall rooms and win cool prizes!
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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 Declared One of the Best 382 Colleges by Princeton Review
University highlighted for value, sustainability and career services.
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Hatton W. Sumners Scholars Program Recognizes Top Achievers
Southwestern checks in with Sumner Scholars including recent grads, rising seniors and the newest class of scholars
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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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Updated Admissions Policy Saves Prospective Students Time and Money
SU applicants will no longer be required to submit test scores via testing agency
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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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Southwestern University Included in Fiske Guide to Colleges 2018
Southwestern is among an elite group of colleges and universities to make the list.
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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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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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Mattie Cryer, SU ’17, Selected as Fulbright Recipient
Southwestern graduate named Southwestern’s 18th Fulbright recipient in 18 years.
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SU Professor and Bob Dylan Expert David Gaines Traveled to Sweden for Nobel Week
David Gaines shares his “once-in-a-lifetime” experience in Sweden when Bob Dylan awarded the Nobel Laureate in Literature.
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Southwestern’s Theatre Department Prospers With New Approaches to Recruitment and Retention
Theatre Department takes deliberate steps to deepen and broaden students’ knowledge of theatre studies while making the degree even more relevant in the outside world.
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SU Magazine Features the Latina History Project
Southwestern’s Latina History Project provides context through connections.
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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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House of Cards Actress Suzanne Savoy to Perform One-Woman Show at Southwestern University
Southwestern University to host Suzanne Savoy as she performs “Je Christine: A Medieval Woman In Her Own Words” on Monday, April 24, at 5 p.m.
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Southwestern Professor Joseph Hower Receives National Endowment for Humanities Stipend for New Book
Historian will use $6000 award to fund research trips and writing this summer.
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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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Four Receive Sumners Scholarships
Four Southwestern students have been selected to receive Hatton W. Sumners Scholarships beginning in fall 2017.
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The Princeton Review Ranks Southwestern University No. 11 in the Nation on its “Best Schools for Making an Impact” List
Southwestern is the only university in Texas to make the list.
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The Princeton Review Names Southwestern University a Top “College That Pays You Back”
Southwestern University is featured in the 2017 edition of The Princeton Review’s Colleges That Pay You Back: The 200 Schools That Give You the Best Bang for Your Tuition Buck.
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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 University President Joins CIC Board of Directors
President Edward Burger is elected to serve a three-year term on the Council of Independent Colleges Board of Directors.
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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.
