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 informationAssistant professor of biology strives to restore and protect Southwestern’s EcoLab.
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 informationAssociate Professor of Music Steve Kostelnik shares how he helps SU students become better musicians.
LEARN MOREAssociate Professor of Music Steve Kostelnik shares how he helps SU students become better musicians.
Members of the Southwestern University Singers share why finding community in the stress-free and accessible choir is a highlight of their Southwestern experience.
International studies and political science major Katherine Tanner ’13 helps nourish a community as “the heart” of Hat & Heart Farm.
SU alumni gather to discuss their experiences as individuals of color following their graduation.
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.
Associate Professor of French Francis Mathieu reflects on his love of teaching, delicious food, and history.
Noel Pratts ’21 and Audrey Payton ’21 gain real-world experience in the virtual world.
Associate Professor of History Jethro Hernández Berrones discusses the history of epidemic and pandemic disease—and how the future might look back on the present.
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.
LACRELA 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.
Here are seven unexpected lessons from college that will stick with you for life.
Lara Downes talks classical music, social justice, and her new NPR series AMPLIFY with a Southwestern music literature class.
Four Southwestern students relate their experiences as community-engaged learning associates with nonprofit organizations during the summer of 2020.
The event fulfills SU’s commitment to the Arbor Day Foundation’s Tree Campus Higher Education program.
The student-led Project for Emerging Dialogues promotes open-mindedness through honest discussion about controversial topics.
The Asian Students Association provides a safe community for Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi American students at Southwestern.
Recent physics graduate Mike May ’20 demonstrates how taking risks by learning outside your major is crucial to becoming a leader in innovation.
SU is determined to be a significant environmentally responsible college according to The Princeton Review.
Associate Professor of Psychology Bryan Neighbors reflects on COVID-19, “the most significant natural disaster to strike humankind in all of our lifetimes.”
Southwestern University students reflect the nation’s diversity of political stances.
Mattie Mint ’22 shares about her journey into the professional world through the Kemper Scholar Program.
Librarian Megan Firestone provides a behind-the-scenes look at Special Collections and the magic of handling cultural artifacts past and present.