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Southwestern Undergraduates Present and Publish Their Groundbreaking Research

Devon Lucero and Chantal Gonzalez, both ’19, engage with experts at an international neuroscience conference and coauthor publications in animal behavior.

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Southwestern Recognized as One of the Best 384 Colleges by Princeton Review

SU is touted for career services, return on investment, sustainability, and student engagement.

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Tips for Crafting a Successful College Application

Many college admission offices begin accepting applications on August 1. Here’s how to navigate the process and put your best foot forward.

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The Opportunity to be President, Captain, and a Pop-Up Book Designer

Emilie Moeller ’18 shares how her time at Southwestern transformed her from a shy Unicorn Handler to a confident sorority president and tennis team captain.

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12 Benefits of a Liberal Arts Education

A liberal arts education prepares students to examine ideas from multiple points of view, solve problems, adapt, and collaborate.

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Spotlight on Austin, TX

Southwestern’s prime location gives its students the best of both worlds – the charm of historic Georgetown with convenient access to Austin, just 25 miles south.

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The Working Artists of New York City

Sam Russek ’19 describes his time in New York City interning with the Awards Department of PEN America and Bloomsbury Publishing, mingling with working writers, and taking in all the Big Apple has to offer.

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Gearing up for College Move-In Day

Is it too early to start planning for college move-in day? No. But don’t panic! Here’s some savvy advice for students—and their families—on how to prepare.

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Southwestern Rolls out the Welcome Mat for New Families

Parent Leadership Gift Council members and fellow parent volunteers warmly welcome new students and their families to Southwestern at send-off parties across the state.

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Southwestern University Featured in Fiske Guide to Colleges 2019

SU makes the annual list of “the best and most interesting” four-year colleges and universities.

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Southwestern Alumnus Nominated for a 2018 Primetime Emmy

Andrew Mendelson, SU ’96, scores another Emmy nod, this time for his work on Full Frontal with Samantha Bee.

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My Summer in D.C.

Conner Joyce ’19 spends his summer interning with the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs in Washington, D.C.

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Southwestern Undergraduates Present and Publish Their Groundbreaking Research

Devon Lucero and Chantal Gonzalez, both ’19, engage with experts at an international neuroscience conference and coauthor publications in animal behavior.

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Southwestern Recognized as One of the Best 384 Colleges by Princeton Review

SU is touted for career services, return on investment, sustainability, and student engagement.

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The Opportunity to be President, Captain, and a Pop-Up Book Designer

Emilie Moeller ’18 shares how her time at Southwestern transformed her from a shy Unicorn Handler to a confident sorority president and tennis team captain.

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The Working Artists of New York City

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My Summer in D.C.

Conner Joyce ’19 spends his summer interning with the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs in Washington, D.C.

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My Summer in New Mexico

While other students are enjoying the pool this summer, Courtney King ’20 headed to New Mexico to hone her event planning skills with an internship at Floriography Flowers.

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Southwestern’s New Website Named Gold Winner in 2018 CASE Circle of Excellence Awards

Innovative design receives international recognition from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education.

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Great SUmmer Reads

Sit back & relax with one these SUmmer reads featuring recommendations from Southwestern faculty & staff.

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Congrats, Class of 2018

The Southwestern University Alumni Association welcomed 332 new alumni.

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Signed, Sealed, Graduated: Our Southwestern Experience

New Southwestern alumnae Angelica Grayson ’18 addressed her peers at Saturday’s commencement ceremony. She spoke on the Southwestern experience, the value of her liberal arts education and not letting moments pass you by.

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Southwestern Honors Graduating Seniors at the Multicultural Recognition Ceremony

The Multicultural Recognition Ceremony recognizes and celebrates the accomplishments of students that have been advocates, leaders and champions for diversity and social justice at Southwestern University for numerous years.

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What’s your favorite Southwestern memory?

As the 2017-2018 academic year comes to an end, Southwestern students reflect on their favorite Southwestern memories.

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Southwestern Undergraduates Present and Publish Their Groundbreaking Research

Devon Lucero and Chantal Gonzalez, both ’19, engage with experts at an international neuroscience conference and coauthor publications in animal behavior.

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Southwestern Recognized as One of the Best 384 Colleges by Princeton Review

SU is touted for career services, return on investment, sustainability, and student engagement.

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Tips for Crafting a Successful College Application

Many college admission offices begin accepting applications on August 1. Here’s how to navigate the process and put your best foot forward.

more information

The Opportunity to be President, Captain, and a Pop-Up Book Designer

Emilie Moeller ’18 shares how her time at Southwestern transformed her from a shy Unicorn Handler to a confident sorority president and tennis team captain.

more information

Gearing up for College Move-In Day

Is it too early to start planning for college move-in day? No. But don’t panic! Here’s some savvy advice for students—and their families—on how to prepare.

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Fostering Growth

Mentors invite students to see themselves as they could be.

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Southwestern Rolls out the Welcome Mat for New Families

Parent Leadership Gift Council members and fellow parent volunteers warmly welcome new students and their families to Southwestern at send-off parties across the state.

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Southwestern University Featured in Fiske Guide to Colleges 2019

SU makes the annual list of “the best and most interesting” four-year colleges and universities.

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Family Connections

A chance meeting of SU parents rekindles 8,000 miles of memories.

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Leap of Faith

Spotlight on Lizzette Gonzalez Reynolds ’87

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An SU Summer

Planning a summer getaway? Check out these stops, all owned or operated by SU alumni.

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Austin Named Best Place to Live in the U.S.

For the second year in a row, US News &
World Report names Austin the best place to live in the United States.

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Southwestern Undergraduates Present and Publish Their Groundbreaking Research

Devon Lucero and Chantal Gonzalez, both ’19, engage with experts at an international neuroscience conference and coauthor publications in animal behavior.

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Southwestern Recognized as One of the Best 384 Colleges by Princeton Review

SU is touted for career services, return on investment, sustainability, and student engagement.

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Forty & Oh

Dr. Munt compiled a record of 554–301 during her 20-year career as SU’s women’s volleyball coach. What began as an entry-level coaching position has blossomed into a nationally recognized career including induction into the NAIA Hall of Fame.

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Psychology Professor and SU Alumni Research Perceptions of Sexting

Newsweek and Refinery29 write articles highlighting Dr. Traci Giuliano’s new research.

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Southwestern’s New Website Named Gold Winner in 2018 CASE Circle of Excellence Awards

Innovative design receives international recognition from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education.

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Great SUmmer Reads

Sit back & relax with one these SUmmer reads featuring recommendations from Southwestern faculty & staff.

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Southwestern Honors Graduating Seniors at the Multicultural Recognition Ceremony

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Larrieu Smith steps down as Head Cross Country and Track & Field Coach

Longtime Head Men’s and Women’s Cross Country and Track & Field Coach Francie Larrieu Smith announced her retirement Wednesday after 20 years at Southwestern.

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President Edward Burger Featured in Austin-American Statesman

Dr. Burger talks Paideia, creating agile thinkers, and reinventing higher education.

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President Edward Burger Addresses the Fulbright Education Forum in Athens, Greece

Dr. Burger shared the importance of having practices of effective thinking intentionally incorporated in Southwestern’s courses in his keynote address at the Fulbright Education Forum.

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Southwestern Music Professor to be Honored by Austin Mayor Steve Adler

Assistant Professor of Music Hai Zheng Olefsky will be honored with special proclamation on May 10 for her contribution to the Austin community.

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Professor of Religion Dr. Laura Hobgood’s Book “A Dog’s History of the World” Featured in Psychology Today

Dr. Hobgood was recently interviewed in an article on her 2014 book A Dog’s History of the World: Canines and the Domestication of Humans.

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Southwestern Recognized as One of the Best 384 Colleges by Princeton Review

SU is touted for career services, return on investment, sustainability, and student engagement.

more information

Fostering Growth

Mentors invite students to see themselves as they could be.

more information

Southwestern Rolls out the Welcome Mat for New Families

Parent Leadership Gift Council members and fellow parent volunteers warmly welcome new students and their families to Southwestern at send-off parties across the state.

more information

Southwestern University Featured in Fiske Guide to Colleges 2019

SU makes the annual list of “the best and most interesting” four-year colleges and universities.

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Southwestern Alumnus Nominated for a 2018 Primetime Emmy

Andrew Mendelson, SU ’96, scores another Emmy nod, this time for his work on Full Frontal with Samantha Bee.

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Family Connections

A chance meeting of SU parents rekindles 8,000 miles of memories.

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Leap of Faith

Spotlight on Lizzette Gonzalez Reynolds ’87

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Psychology Professor and SU Alumni Research Perceptions of Sexting

Newsweek and Refinery29 write articles highlighting Dr. Traci Giuliano’s new research.

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An SU Summer

Planning a summer getaway? Check out these stops, all owned or operated by SU alumni.

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Spurs Up! Giving Southwestern Scholarships

For Jack Lyons ’75, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo’s support for education is much more than a mission statement.

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Great SUmmer Reads

Sit back & relax with one these SUmmer reads featuring recommendations from Southwestern faculty & staff.

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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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Southwestern Honors Graduating Seniors at the Multicultural Recognition Ceremony

The Multicultural Recognition Ceremony recognizes and celebrates the accomplishments of students that have been advocates, leaders and champions for diversity and social justice at Southwestern University for numerous years.
Gilman Scholarship Winner Studying Abroad in Morocco

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Winner Dakota Cortez,’19, studying Migration and Transnational Identity in Morocco.
Offering Other Perspectives

New minor in race and ethnicity studies is latest addition to Southwestern’s curriculum