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Framing Texas: Highlighting the Marginalized Groups Who’ve Built Our Lone Star State

Aleena Khan ’24, Daniela Echevarria ’24, Natasha Ndele ’24,
Eric Salinas ’25, Mia Santoscoy ’26, Layla Sinno ’24
Advisors: Josh Long and Alicia Moore

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The Mechanical Man

Angel Rodriguez ’24, Noor Nazeer ’24
Advisor: Cody Crosby

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Robotic Plant Growth System

Annalina Slover ’26, Hallie Martinez ’26, Isabella Saldivar ’26,
Eliana Solis ’26, Carolyn Waldie ’26
Advisors: Steve Alexander and Dilani Koswatta

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Emotion in Mathematical Art

Paige Chapman’24, Nina Woodward ’25
Advisor: Cody Crosby

General Resources

Great articles, opportunities, events, and other resources to support job seekers from many diverse identities.

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Clicks in Time

Joanna Garcia Robles ’24
Advisor: Ron Geibel

Honors Convocation recipients of the Vicente Villa Student of the Year Awards in Biology pose with the man himself.  Lillian received the award in the area of Ecology and Evolution and Megan in the areas of Cell and Molecular Biology.
Vincente Villa Biology Students of the Year

Biology’s Students of the Year meet Dr. Vincente Villa, Emeritus Professor whom the named awards honor.

HAVE YOU WALKED A MILE IN THEIR SHOES?

Madison Devoe ’24
Advisor: Kelsey Baker (fall) and Star Varner (spring)

I AM WHAT I AM: A PROTEST THROUGH MUSIC AND DRAG

Eric Salinas ’25
Advisor: Michael Cooper

HORROR MOVIES AND PSYCHOANALYSIS

Maxwell “Max” McDaniel ’23
Advisor: Jim Kilfoyle

THE REASONS FOR SEASONS

Allison Hentges ’24
Advisor: Michael Kamen

HIGH POWERED ROCKETRY

Noah Pyles ’25, Braden Anderson ’24, Angel Rodriguez ’24, Sabrina “Nina” Woodward ’24
Advisor: Cody Crosby

Colorado is a pretty place to do field work
Dr. Jennie DeMarco offers an Op-Ed in The Southwestern Magazine

Dr. Jennie DeMarco, Assistant Professor of Biology and Garey Junior Chair in Environmental Science, recently authored an op-ed piece for the Spring 2023 edition of The Southwestern Magazine entitled “Fighting the Effects of Climate Change through Soil Restoration.”

You can read the op-ed piece here: https://www.southwestern.edu/alumni/about/southwestern-magazine/2023spring/48-49/

Gaby Garza ’22, Lupe Sanchez ’23, and Christine Vanginault ’23  spread compost on the research plots
Taking SU undergraduate researchers to new heights at 10,000 ft.

Any students out there looking for opportunities to escape the TX heat?  Dr. DeMarco, our plant ecosystem and climate change ecologist, brought a number of research opportunities from Colorado and made them available to SU students.  Check out the work by the first three students: Gabby, Lupe & Christine.

At Beeweaver Farms with caretaker Roosevelt
Bee-ing an invertebrate field biologist

After being constrained by covid-19 for the last few semesters, vaccine availability and our students cooperation afforded the opportunity for the 2022 Invertebrate Ecology class to get out and about in the field.

Using Hands-on Learning to Engage in Physics at an Early Age

Jon Smart ’23, Alex Spinn ’22, Emily Ely ’22, Cade Thompson ’24, Katie Rosenkrantz ’22, Domenic Cordova ’23, Vallan Kouragian ’22         

Dr. Steve Alexander

Two Step: A Student Short-Film

Camille Krumwiede ’22          Mr. Desi Roybal

The Imaginary Horizon Series

Jacob Fly ’22          Dr. Steve Alexander

King Creativity Place Holder
Moving Through Your Time at SU

Ceridwen Grady ’24          Ms. Laura Sewell

Pirate Excursion: San Antonio
Pirate Excursion: San Antonio

Come and explore the heart of San Antonio with your fellow Southwestern Pirates, April 12-13, 2024.

Heidi Hogden, “Then She Knew,” 10.5 x 14 inches, graphite on paper
“Disrupted Terrain: Visual Autobiographies of the Natural World”

An exhibition by Heidi Hogden, new Associate Professor of Studio Art
October 5th – November 16th, 2023

Hannah Chock, Detail of Divinity, Default, History, Memory, intaglio monoprint and papercut triptych, 2023, 38 x 16”
B.A. Senior Art Exhibitions

Hannah Chock and Adina Johnson | November 28–December 6, 2023

In Memory of Delta Delta Delta Sister Allison Dickson ’02

The Southwestern University community mourns the loss of Delta Delta Delta alumna Allison Dickson ’02, who died on Wednesday, October 18, 2023.

New Popular Reading Display
Announcing New Popular Reading Collection

The Smith Library Center is excited to introduce a new popular fiction book display sponsored by Baker & Taylor. Every six weeks, the library will be leasing 10 - 20 titles. These titles will include bestsellers and highly anticipated new releases in a variety of genres. The new books will be displayed on the first floor of the SLC next to Maria’s Cafe. New titles will be available on their publishing date.


A suggestion box will be available for students, staff, and faculty to provide book/author/genre suggestions. Although not every suggestion may be fulfilled, we will do our best to accommodate your requests. Books may be checked out for up to 14 days. The loan policy is accessible under “Best Seller.” Due to the nature of this program, ILL requests and Texshare card holders are excluded from checkout of this collection. To ensure the books circulate to several interested patrons, titles may not be put on hold before they arrive at the library, and checkouts cannot be extended past the two weeks.


We will list the titles in each new shipment below. Please follow us on Instagram @smith_library_su or Facebook to see when the new books will be available. The first set of books will be ready for checkout on August 21st, 2023.


August - September Selections

Ice by Amy Brady

Vampires of El Norte by Isabel Canas* 

The Blonde Identity by Ally Carter

Hello Stranger by Katherine Center

Good Fortune by C.K. Chau

The Librarianist by Patrick Dewitt

House of Marionne by J. Elle*

The Carnivale of Curiosities by Amiee Gibbs

Immortal Longings by Chloe Gong

The Legacies by Jessica Goodman*

Love, Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood

The Invisible Hour by Alice Hoffman

None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell

Unnecessary Drama by Nina Kenwood*

The Keeper of Hidden Books by Madeline Martin

Silver Nitrate by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

The Hundred Loves of Juliet by Evelyn Skye

Crook Manifesto by Colson Whitehead

Parachute Women by Elizabeth Winder

Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

Tom Lake by Ann Patchett

* Arriving at the end of August

Please reach out to Emily Thorpe with any questions at thorpe1@southwestern.edu.

Special Collections
Special Collections: Available by Appointment


Due to the current releveling project, access to Special Collections is available by appointment only. Research requests or collection inquiries may be emailed to Megan Firestone. 

Thank you for your patience and understanding. Inquiries about Special Collections may be sent to Megan Firestone, Head of Special Collections, Archives, and Digital Initiatives, at firestom@southwestern.edu.

Data Science minor interest session with honored guest Alan Lowry
Interested in Data Science?

Alumnus Alan Lowry ’11, (business major, computer science minor) who is currently a Senior Decision Science Analyst at USAA, will talk about his role at USAA and his path to this current job, as well as opportunities he sees in Data Science.  Dr. Barbara Anthony will describe the structure of the Data Science minor, provide a list of upcoming courses in the minor, and be available to answer questions.  This will be a great opportunity to learn about the events and classes the Data Science minor will be putting on and supporting in 2018-2019.

Daily Campus Visits
Individual Daily Campus Visits

Want to know how Southwestern prepares you for 21st-century careers as well as our application process and financial aid? Get your questions about academics, student organizations, and life in the residence halls answered during an information session and a student-led tour of our beautiful campus.

Jay Richards ’89, Distinguished Professional
Jay Richards ’89, Distinguished Professional

Jay Richards ’89 has devoted his career to his beliefs and to the pursuit of truth. As a result, his professional accomplishments speak volumes. He is currently a Senior Fellow of the Discovery Institute, where he directs the Center on Wealth, Poverty and Morality. He is also an author, producer of documentaries, and frequent speaker on the topics of science and faith.

Rebecca Butterworth, West G Street, Oil on panel, 20.5” x 27.5”, 2022 
B.F.A. and B.A. Senior Art Exhibitions

Rebecca Butterworth and Audrey Leflore | April 18 – 23, 2023

This gallery makes a great first impression - click below to find out more.
Inverting The Gallery Concept: Biological digital diversity

Invertebrate diversity across so many types of habitats make it difficult to capture all of it in a small specimen collection. However, the provision of visual images across the internet provides an opportunity for students to curate their own collection of diversity.

Workers assemble the new deck in front of the Smith Library Center.
Yes, We’re Open!

Construction is happening in front of the library, but we are open for business

Parents
Parents & SU

Southwestern offers an extensive network of resources so that students can help themselves, solve problems and build the confidence to manage their own education.We ask for the parents and family members of Southwestern students to partner with us by encouraging students to utilize these resources.

Visit Events
On-Campus & Virtual Open Houses

Meet with students, faculty, and admission staff one of our various open house programs throughout the academic year.

Relive Charter Day via Storify

See Southwestern’s Charter Day through the lens of social media

Back Issues: Sou’wester

Remember the yearbook? You can browse 92 years of them at archive.org!

2017 Mileage Reimbursement Rate

IRS sets the 2017 standard mileage rate at 53.5 cents.

Photo by Carlos Barron Jr
Southwestern Graduate Named Chaplain

The Reverend Megan Davidson has been named as the new Director of Spiritual and Religious Life and Chaplain

WebAdvisor ACH & Credit Card Payment Process

ACH & Credit Cards Payments can be made through WebAdvisor by student or with parent PIN!

Clayton Tucker stands near a water reservoir near Luoang, China. Tucker spent four weeks in China this summer as part of a program sponsored by the National Science Foundation and the University of Pittsburgh’s Asian Studies Center.
A Rare Glimpse of China

Southwestern student gets to see parts of China this summer that few Americans have seen

Senior Andrew Waller
SU Students at National Conference

Two Southwestern Classics students presented papers at the annual Sunoikisis Undergraduate Research Symposium in Washington, DC.

Lighting the Future with LEDs

Light Emmitting Diode Technology has changed dramatically over the past decade, providing a leg up in energy conservation and fixture efficiency.

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Sunoikisis Under Umbrella of Harvard’s Center for Hellenic Studies

Sunoikisis, the national Classics collaborative program that Southwestern helped to establish, has a its home with Harvard’s Center for Hellenic Studies.

Susannah Pruka ’03, Distinguished Young Alumna
Susannah Prucka ’03, Distinguished Young Alumna

Susannah Prucka ’03 is an assistant attorney general for the state of Maryland, and is known not only for her ambition, leadership and knowledge of the law, but also for bringing people together and making them feel comfortable. She has even organized a lunch group in her office that quickly became the “place to be” at noon.

Fulbright UK Summer Institutes

The Fulbright UK Summer Institutes are three to four week programs for US undergraduate students who have no or very little travel experience outside North America. Rising sophomores and rising juniors can explore the culture, heritage and history of the UK while experiencing higher education at a UK university.

Hector E. Ruiz ’10
Hector E. Ruiz ’10

2022 Distinguished Southwestern Service Award Recipient

William Hyatt ’84
William Hyatt ’84

2023 Distinguished Humanitarian Award Recipient

Madison Devoe, Have You Walked a Mile in Those Boots? (Detail), Acrylic and wool yarn tufted rug, 10 x 3 ft, 2023.
B.A. Senior Art Exhibitions

Madison Devoe and Zoё Kincaid | April 4–11, 2023

Senator John Tower
Join Us at the 30th Anniversary of the John Tower Papers

A public remembrance of Senator Tower celebrating Southwestern University’s Special Collections, November 4, 2:00-5:00pm

Dr. Todd and Dr. Cuevas work on tight junctions that keep cells together
Biology Adopts Sweet Treat Strategy

Our April 7th social event came with biology-themed sweet treats that all related to the research interests of our faculty.  Check out the pics and see if you know what Biology faculty engages in that research subject.  A few might be a little more obvious but challenge your creativity!  It’s lovely to be able to host social events on the FJS patio!

Two faculty and eight students after the TAS Banquet
Southwestern Biologists Score at the Texas Academy of Science Meeting

Undergraduate researchers from the Biology Department garnered four presentation awards and a 2nd place team award for Science Jeopardy at the state-wide annual meeting of the Texas Academy of Science.

Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) & CLS Spark

The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program supports summer study abroad in one of 14 languages critical to America’s national security and economic prosperity.

CLS Spark, an initiative of the CLS Program, provides opportunities for American undergraduate college and university students to study Arabic, Chinese and Russian virtually at the beginning level. 

Boren Awards

The Boren Scholarships fund intensive study of language and culture abroad by U.S. undergraduate students (25+ weeks preferred) and the Boren Fellowships fund language study by graduate students.

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship

The U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship is a grant program that enables students of limited financial means to study or intern abroad, thereby gaining skills critical to our national security and economic competitiveness.

Barry Goldwater Scholarship

National scholarship in the natural sciences, engineering and mathematics to identify and support college sophomores and juniors who show exceptional promise of becoming the US’ next generation of research leaders in these fields. Scholarships entail up to $7,500 a year to help cover costs associated with tuition, mandatory fees, books, room and board.

Southwestern University Freshman Application
Southwestern University Application

Southwestern hosts its own institutional application for first-year students, as well as previous SU students applying for readmission, and those applying for non-degree visiting or audit status. (This application is not for transfer students).

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Self-Service

Use Self-Service Financial Aid to assist with managing your SU scholarship package. 

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Prospect Research

Start here by submitting your research idea. Foundation Relations can help you plan a multi-year funding timeline for long projects or focused on career goals, fund one specific project, find initial sources of funding, and/or pare down your options.