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Southwestern University Earns National Recognition as a 2026-2027 College of Distinction

Led by high marks for strong career development, business, and education programs, Southwestern has once again been honored by Colleges of Distinction.

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Southwestern University Advances New Model for Higher Education Through 560-Acre Mixed-Use Development

The City of Georgetown announced as first tenant in mixed-use district designed to connect education, culture, government, business, and community life.

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Behind World-Class Leadership, Southwestern University’s Outdoor Adventure Program Provides Opportunities for Global Exploration

From the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro to the depths of the Grand Canyon, Southwestern students can explore Earth’s natural wonders through the Outdoor Adventure program.

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Southwestern University Selected to Receive IIE American Passport Project Grant to Empower U.S. Students to Study Abroad

This fall, 25 Pell-eligible Southwestern University students will be awarded with grant funding to obtain their first U.S. passport.

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From SU to WashU: How Southwestern Sparked Amanda Mejia’s Passion for Aerospace Engineering

As part of Southwestern’s dual degree engineering program partnership with Washington University in St. Louis, Amanda Mejia ’27 will be heading to WashU this fall en route to earning her master’s in aerospace engineering.

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Southwestern University will operate on a normal schedule on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. Classes will resume as scheduled, and University offices will be open as usual. Visit southwestern.edu/emergency for updates.

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    Explore, experience, and prepare for what’s next with a clear, personalized path from day one.

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  • Proven Career Outcomes

    Nearly 100% of SU graduates are employed or in graduate school within six months.

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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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    Small Is Our Superpower

    You’re more than another face in the crowd.

    At Southwestern, you won’t get lost in a lecture hall or wait until graduate school to access meaningful opportunities. Our small size means professors know you, mentors invest in you, and undergraduates are at the center of research, leadership, and hands-on learning. You get the opportunities of a larger university with the personal attention only a small university can provide.

    The Pirate Plan

    Your four years. One clear plan.

    College shouldn’t be left to chance. Every Southwestern student follows a personalized four-year framework with a dedicated Success Coach, bringing academics, campus involvement, and career preparation together. You’ll graduate with real-world experience, confidence, and a plan for post-graduate success.

    Future-Proofed by Paideia

    Build future-proofed skills.

    Southwestern’s education is grounded in Paideia, an interdisciplinary approach that teaches you to think across fields, experiences, and perspectives. You’ll develop the critical thinking, communication, creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving skills employers value most—human skills that become even more valuable as technology changes how we work.

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    A close-knit college experience with big opportunity.

    Get the close-knit community of Georgetown with Austin less than 30 miles away. One of America’s leading innovation hubs puts internships, employers, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders within reach—along with the live music, food, culture, festivals, and entertainment that make Austin one of the country’s most exciting cities.

    Where You Belong

    Find your people. Try something new.

    College is about more than what happens in the classroom. With 60+ student organizations, 20 intercollegiate sports, Greek life, traditions, service, and Pirate Adventures that help you explore Central Texas with new friends, there are countless ways to get involved, try something new, and find your place at Southwestern.

    “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.