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Video: Kaleb Knighten ’25 Reflects on his Journey from Southwestern to Morgan Stanley

After graduating in December, financial economics major Kaleb Knighten ’25 headed to New York City to begin his role in the financial services firm’s Fixed Income Electronic Trading Desk.

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Southwestern University Earns 2025 Retention & Persistence Laurels Award from the Associated Colleges of the South

The consortium of liberal arts institutions honored Southwestern for its initiative to subsidize fraternity and sorority new member fees for students with financial need.

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Southwestern Theatre Alumni Entertain International Audience with Weekly “Gals & Goblins” Podcast

Using valuable skills learned at Southwestern, Campbell Duffy ’22, Olivia McCain ’22, and Lilly Percifield ’22 have transformed a hobby into a profitable podcast that garners a worldwide audience of up to 25,000 listeners a month.

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Dr. Alicia Moore Becomes First African American Woman to be Promoted to Full Professor at Southwestern University

In her 24th year at Southwestern, Dr. Alicia Moore has been promoted to Professor of Education, cementing her place in University history.

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Recognition

Top 100 National Liberal Arts Colleges

Source: U.S. News & World Report

Outcomes

#Number 1 Career Services in Texas  and #Number 19 in the U.S.

Source: Princeton Review

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    Interdisciplinary & Integrative

    Discover unexpected connections across the arts, humanities, sciences and life itself.

    Classroom learning comes alive when you are free to apply your knowledge wherever curiosity leads. You will collaborate with students and faculty from a variety of disciplines, engaging communities and cultures in addressing the opportunities and challenges of the 21st century, all the while building the knowledge and skills that will lead you to your life’s passion.

    Academics

    For nearly two centuries, Southwestern University has been a destination for academic excellence.

    Southwestern professors are known for their high level of scholarship, but they are also known for their serious dedication to teaching and close collaboration with students. Our 26 academic departments offer 43 majors and 36 minors that prepare students for success in any field or endeavor.

    Experience Southwestern

    What is life here really like? A campus visit will show you more than a beautiful campus.

    Come attend a class, talk with our students, professors and coaches, even stay overnight in a residence hall. You’ll find a friendly, fun-loving community that daily celebrates the excitement of learning and discovery.

    Financial Aid

    We are committed to making higher education accessible.

    Southwestern strives to make a world-class education accessible to students from all backgrounds. Through merit scholarships and need-based financial aid, we are here to help you every step of the way in making an investment in your future.

    “Southwestern University helped me challenge myself, explore my found and unfound passions, and learn what I was truly capable of. SU is a special place where thinking and learning lead to developing skills that will last you a lifetime. The University gave me the community and the environment that nurtured my creativity and enabled me to flourish.”

    Caden Cox ’22

    Proven outcomes

    Alumni turn a Southwestern degree into lifelong success.

    From launching meaningful careers to pursuing advanced degrees, Southwestern graduates show the lasting value of a liberal arts education. Explore their stories—and see how SU prepares you for what comes next.