SU rises to #2 among Impact Schools while the Center for Career & Professional Development is recognized as #3 Best Career Services in the nation.
more informationA graduating senior reflects on what surprised them the most about the college and SU experience.
more informationExperience the beauty of Southwestern’s campus through the eyes of one of its students.
more informationLACRELA provides participating institutions with a 12-month curriculum led by racial-equity experts; an online resource library of rubrics, readings, and case studies; guidance on designing action plans; and campus climate surveys for students, faculty, and staff.
more informationSU is recognized as #15 in the college planning platform’s Top 25 Best Colleges in the Southwest.
more informationLooking for tips on how to pay for college, especially in the year of COVID-19? We’ve rounded up our suggestions for students and their families.
more informationA graduating senior reflects on what surprised them the most about the college and SU experience.
more informationExperience the beauty of Southwestern’s campus through the eyes of one of its students.
more informationProfessor and Elizabeth Root Paden Chair in Religion and Environmental Studies Laura Hobgood shares how COVID-19 has shaped the conversation in her Apocalypse seminar.
more informationNoel Pratts ’21 and Audrey Payton ’21 gain real-world experience in the virtual world.
more informationLACRELA provides participating institutions with a 12-month curriculum led by racial-equity experts; an online resource library of rubrics, readings, and case studies; guidance on designing action plans; and campus climate surveys for students, faculty, and staff.
more informationLara Downes talks classical music, social justice, and her new NPR series AMPLIFY with a Southwestern music literature class.
more informationFour Southwestern students relate their experiences as community-engaged learning associates with nonprofit organizations during the summer of 2020.
more informationThe student-led Project for Emerging Dialogues promotes open-mindedness through honest discussion about controversial topics.
more informationThe Asian Students Association provides a safe community for Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi American students at Southwestern.
more informationSU rises to #2 among Impact Schools while the Center for Career & Professional Development is recognized as #3 Best Career Services in the nation.
more informationLACRELA provides participating institutions with a 12-month curriculum led by racial-equity experts; an online resource library of rubrics, readings, and case studies; guidance on designing action plans; and campus climate surveys for students, faculty, and staff.
more informationSU is recognized as #15 in the college planning platform’s Top 25 Best Colleges in the Southwest.
more informationLooking for tips on how to pay for college, especially in the year of COVID-19? We’ve rounded up our suggestions for students and their families.
more informationSU ties for the #102 National Liberal Arts College in the U.S., according to the 2021 college guide.
more informationSU earns recognition for promoting social mobility, research, and public service among its undergraduates.
more informationSouthwestern’s Lab for Innovative Ventures and Entrepreneurship empowers students to take an idea from concept to business plan.
more informationPlaces to eat, hang out, shop, and enjoy the great outdoors in Georgetown—as told by a local!
more informationThe honor places the Sarofim School of Fine Arts among the top-tier art institutions in the nation.
more informationProfessor of Music Michael Cooper reflects on the many ways that the pandemic has affected musicologists and other musicians—and the lessons we can learn about the power of art.
more informationSarah 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.
more informationProfessor of Spanish and Wilhelmina Cullen Robertson Endowed Professor Catherine Bourland Ross fosters transformation in her students by focusing on the 5 Cs of language learning: communication, culture, connections, comparisons, and communities.
more informationWe’ve relied on the arts to help us cope with the pandemic, but will the arts survive COVID-19? Assistant Professor of Art Ron Geibel shares his insights.
more informationProfessor and Elizabeth Root Paden Chair in Religion and Environmental Studies Laura Hobgood shares how COVID-19 has shaped the conversation in her Apocalypse seminar.
more informationAssociate Professor of French Francis Mathieu reflects on his love of teaching, delicious food, and history.
more informationAssociate Professor of History Jethro Hernández Berrones discusses the history of epidemic and pandemic disease—and how the future might look back on the present.
more informationLACRELA provides participating institutions with a 12-month curriculum led by racial-equity experts; an online resource library of rubrics, readings, and case studies; guidance on designing action plans; and campus climate surveys for students, faculty, and staff.
more informationLara Downes talks classical music, social justice, and her new NPR series AMPLIFY with a Southwestern music literature class.
more informationAssociate Professor of Psychology Bryan Neighbors reflects on COVID-19, “the most significant natural disaster to strike humankind in all of our lifetimes.”
more informationLibrarian Megan Firestone provides a behind-the-scenes look at Special Collections and the magic of handling cultural artifacts past and present.
more informationPolitical communication and political psychology expert Emily Sydnor weighs in on the ongoing outbreak.
more informationSU rises to #2 among Impact Schools while the Center for Career & Professional Development is recognized as #3 Best Career Services in the nation.
more informationPhysics major Hayden Smith ’20 is studying ocean engineering in hopes of pursuing a career in renewable energy.
more informationSarah 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.
more informationGerman and physics double major Claire Harding ’20 interned with NASA and will be teaching English in Germany as a Fulbright English teaching assistant.
more informationA new painting by Norma Clark ’97, P’00, specially commissioned by Southwestern University, is now on display in the Commons.
more informationInternational studies and political science major Katherine Tanner ’13 helps nourish a community as “the heart” of Hat & Heart Farm.
more informationSU alumni gather to discuss their experiences as individuals of color following their graduation.
more informationWith 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.
more informationLACRELA provides participating institutions with a 12-month curriculum led by racial-equity experts; an online resource library of rubrics, readings, and case studies; guidance on designing action plans; and campus climate surveys for students, faculty, and staff.
more informationRecent physics graduate Mike May ’20 demonstrates how taking risks by learning outside your major is crucial to becoming a leader in innovation.
more informationA student-led campaign aims to raise awareness about the social and environmental impacts of single-use menstrual products.
more informationSouthwestern University is one of 300 colleges and universities to make the list.
LEARN MORESouthwestern University is one of 300 colleges and universities to make the list.
Wishing the entire Southwestern University community a wonderful winter vacation filled with laughter, friends, family, and plenty of holiday joy.
SXSW EDU attracts educators with a shared goal of impacting the future of teaching and learning.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
President Burger shares his vision for education and Southwestern in an interview with the Houston Chronicle
This unique tradition has become a rite of passage for SU seniors.
Southwestern is set to play Whittier Friday at 8 p.m.
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.
Southwestern’s updated logo introduced as part of a full identity rebranding effort.
Texas businessman, philanthropist and sports enthusiast Red McCombs turned 90 this month.
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.
“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
Noor’s presentation, Breaking Barriers Through Storytelling, shares a universally powerful message of acceptance and embracing individuality in a multicultural society.
Annual symposium brings alumni, powerful leaders to campus.
Red McCombs, the larger than life Texas businessman, philanthropist and sports enthusiast turns 90 this month.
Hailee Williams, SU ’17, describes New York Arts Program internship as an “amazing experience.”
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Winner Dakota Cortez,’19, studying Migration and Transnational Identity in Morocco.
Aiden Steinle, SU ’20, interned for tech startup Wandafi in Dubai over the summer