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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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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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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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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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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Seniors Nia Cannon ’26 and Sumaya Moshiur ’26 have been named recipients of the U.S. State Department’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, providing funds for them to study abroad this summer.
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After more than a decade of work, Southwestern Professor of Chemistry Maha Zewail-Foote has published monumental research into how certain DNA structures are more susceptible to damage, leading to genetic instability and diseases like cancer.
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Enjoy highlights from the Commencement Convocation Ceremony celebrating the Southwestern University Class of 2026.
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With Southwestern University’s newest articulation agreement, students will soon have the opportunity to pursue master’s degrees at England’s Durham University.
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The Class of 2026 leaves Southwestern with more than degrees—this graduating class leaves behind research discoveries, campus traditions, community impact, and a legacy of leadership.
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Southwestern’s newest major now has an endowed chair thanks to the generous support of Timothy B. Boone, MD, PhD ’77.
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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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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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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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This fall, 25 Pell-eligible Southwestern University students will be awarded with grant funding to obtain their first U.S. passport.
more information
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.
more information
Seniors Nia Cannon ’26 and Sumaya Moshiur ’26 have been named recipients of the U.S. State Department’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, providing funds for them to study abroad this summer.
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After more than a decade of work, Southwestern Professor of Chemistry Maha Zewail-Foote has published monumental research into how certain DNA structures are more susceptible to damage, leading to genetic instability and diseases like cancer.
more information
Enjoy highlights from the Commencement Convocation Ceremony celebrating the Southwestern University Class of 2026.
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With Southwestern University’s newest articulation agreement, students will soon have the opportunity to pursue master’s degrees at England’s Durham University.
more information
The Class of 2026 leaves Southwestern with more than degrees—this graduating class leaves behind research discoveries, campus traditions, community impact, and a legacy of leadership.
more information
Southwestern’s newest major now has an endowed chair thanks to the generous support of Timothy B. Boone, MD, PhD ’77.
more information
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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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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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.
more information
This fall, 25 Pell-eligible Southwestern University students will be awarded with grant funding to obtain their first U.S. passport.
more information
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.
more information
Seniors Nia Cannon ’26 and Sumaya Moshiur ’26 have been named recipients of the U.S. State Department’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, providing funds for them to study abroad this summer.
more information
After more than a decade of work, Southwestern Professor of Chemistry Maha Zewail-Foote has published monumental research into how certain DNA structures are more susceptible to damage, leading to genetic instability and diseases like cancer.
more information
Enjoy highlights from the Commencement Convocation Ceremony celebrating the Southwestern University Class of 2026.
more information
With Southwestern University’s newest articulation agreement, students will soon have the opportunity to pursue master’s degrees at England’s Durham University.
more information
The Class of 2026 leaves Southwestern with more than degrees—this graduating class leaves behind research discoveries, campus traditions, community impact, and a legacy of leadership.
more information
Southwestern’s newest major now has an endowed chair thanks to the generous support of Timothy B. Boone, MD, PhD ’77.
more information
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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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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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.
more information
This fall, 25 Pell-eligible Southwestern University students will be awarded with grant funding to obtain their first U.S. passport.
more information
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.
more information
Seniors Nia Cannon ’26 and Sumaya Moshiur ’26 have been named recipients of the U.S. State Department’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, providing funds for them to study abroad this summer.
more information
After more than a decade of work, Southwestern Professor of Chemistry Maha Zewail-Foote has published monumental research into how certain DNA structures are more susceptible to damage, leading to genetic instability and diseases like cancer.
more information
Enjoy highlights from the Commencement Convocation Ceremony celebrating the Southwestern University Class of 2026.
more information
With Southwestern University’s newest articulation agreement, students will soon have the opportunity to pursue master’s degrees at England’s Durham University.
more information
The Class of 2026 leaves Southwestern with more than degrees—this graduating class leaves behind research discoveries, campus traditions, community impact, and a legacy of leadership.
more information
Southwestern’s newest major now has an endowed chair thanks to the generous support of Timothy B. Boone, MD, PhD ’77.
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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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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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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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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.
more information
After more than a decade of work, Southwestern Professor of Chemistry Maha Zewail-Foote has published monumental research into how certain DNA structures are more susceptible to damage, leading to genetic instability and diseases like cancer.
more information
Enjoy highlights from the Commencement Convocation Ceremony celebrating the Southwestern University Class of 2026.
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With Southwestern University’s newest articulation agreement, students will soon have the opportunity to pursue master’s degrees at England’s Durham University.
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The Class of 2026 leaves Southwestern with more than degrees—this graduating class leaves behind research discoveries, campus traditions, community impact, and a legacy of leadership.
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Southwestern’s newest major now has an endowed chair thanks to the generous support of Timothy B. Boone, MD, PhD ’77.
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The nationally-competitive scholarship is awarded annually to the country’s top aspiring research scientists pursuing careers in the natural sciences, mathematics, and engineering.
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Through exploration and experience, studio art major Elle Reede ’26 discovered a path that felt truly her own.
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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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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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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.
more information
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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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.
more informationSouthwestern 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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