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Curiosity, Change, and Leadership: Geoff Clawson ’98 Reflects on the Enduring Value of a Liberal Arts Education
Looking back on a career that has included leadership roles at JPMorgan Chase, Facebook, Instagram, Birdwell, and now GoDaddy, Clawson credits one thing above all else: the liberal arts education that he received at Southwestern University.
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Curiosity, Change, and Leadership: Geoff Clawson ’98 Reflects on the Enduring Value of a Liberal Arts Education
Looking back on a career that has included leadership roles at JPMorgan Chase, Facebook, Instagram, Birdwell, and now GoDaddy, Clawson credits one thing above all else: the liberal arts education that he received at Southwestern University.
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Southwestern University Alumna Kayla Comeaux ’11 is at the Center of NASA’s Mission to the Moon
Mathematics alumna Kayla Comeaux ’11 served as the Lead Flight Activity Officer for NASA’s Artemis II mission, a critical operation in the administration’s quest to return humans to the Moon.
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Kathryn Smith ’22 Excelling on the ‘Leading Edge’ of Orthopedic Medicine
Just four years after graduating from Southwestern University, kinesiology major Kathryn Smith ’22 is on the cusp of becoming a Surgical Athletic Trainer.
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Southwestern University Welcomes Christopher Plumlee ’89 to Deliver 2026 Commencement Address
The Founder and President of Elevate Strategy Group, Christopher Plumlee ’89 will share remarks at the Class of 2026 Commencement Convocation Ceremony on Saturday, May 16.
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SU Black Alumni Network Fosters Community and Builds Connection Among Generations of Students and Alumni
Entering its second year as an official part of the Southwestern University Alumni Association, the SU Black Alumni Network has enhanced community through networking, special events, and service.
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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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Philip Moffatt ’20 Brings Personal Touch to Investment Banking and Consulting at Morgan Stanley
As an Institutional Consulting Analyst, Philip Moffatt ’20 has built a successful career in wealth management on the foundation of his Southwestern Experience.
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Johnathon Melamed ’25 Gives Back to Southwestern’s Veteran Community
A U.S. Army veteran himself, Johnathon Melamed ’25 prioritized supporting his fellow student veterans, all while managing his own small business, supporting his family, and revitalizing his community.
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Southwestern Alumna Gives the Gift of Life Through Compassionate and Expert Fertility Care
Erika (Sehne) Munch, M.D. ’04 has helped hundreds of patients experience the joys of parenthood through her role as a reproductive endocrinologist at Texas Fertility Center.
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Steven Lufburrow ’81 to Deliver Southwestern University’s 2025 Commencement Speech
Southwestern welcomes recently retired President and CEO of Goodwill Industries of Houston Steven Lufburrow ’81 to deliver remarks at the graduation ceremony celebrating the class of 2025.
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Eric Batch ’97 Reflects on Two Decades of Saving Lives with the American Heart Association
After celebrating 20 years with the American Heart Association and moving into a new national role, political science major Eric Batch ’97 looks back at his time at Southwestern and how it inspired him to change the world.
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Southwestern Alumni Create Magic at the House of Mouse
Four theatre graduates are turning their dreams into reality working at Walt Disney World®.
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Video: Alumna Serving Up “Cupfuls of Joy” as Owner of Jeremiah’s Italian Ice
When launching her small business, economics and business major Allison Stubbs ’14 utilized critical skills learned during her time at Southwestern.
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Southwestern Alumni Combine Passions for Art and Science as Professional Medical Illustrators
Jenna Foster ’12 and Lauren Muskara ’21 have embraced Southwestern’s Paideia philosophy in their professional careers, blending their skills in art and science as medical illustrators.
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Big Screen Dreams: Alumna Shines in Film Festivals from Coast to Coast
Foolhardy Love, a short film starring and associate produced by Gabriella Gonzalez Biziou ’12 has been earning rave reviews at film festivals across the country.
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Video: Southwestern Celebrates Homecoming Weekend
Pirates of all ages returned to campus in late October to celebrate the time-honored Southwestern tradition of Homecoming!
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Javier Jara ’09 Wows Audiences with Inspiring Latin American Stories Told Through Music
Jara’s “Our Rhythm, Our Voices” transforms the real-life stories of a dozen Latin American immigrants into a moving musical performance that recently headlined Austin’s iconic Long Center.
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Amiel Padayhag ’20 Reflects on Her Experience Participating in the Fulbright U.S. Student Program in the Philippines
Anthropology and feminist studies alumna Amiel Padayhag ’20 earned a 2023-2024 Fulbright U.S. Student Program Award to conduct anthropological research in the Philippines. Explore her first-hand account of the experience below.
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Lindsey Walther ’13 Elevates Brand Events Around the World for Condé Nast
Southwestern alumna drives event marketing and audience experience for Vogue, The New Yorker, Pitchfork, and other brands as Senior Director of Event Audiences at Condé Nast.
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Southwestern Alumna Inspires Peak Performance for the Michigan Wolverines
Fresh off winning the 2024 National Championship Game, Abigail O’Connor ’13 embarks on her seventh season with the University of Michigan as the Wolverines’ Director of Football Performance and Development.
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Southwestern Alumna Achieves Career Dreams Through New York Arts Program
Theatre and psychology double major Camille Krumwiede ’22 is showcasing skills learned at Southwestern through internships at And Just Like That… and Atlantic Pictures.
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Southwestern University Alumni Contribute to Central Texas’ Booming Tech Industry
Southwestern’s liberal arts education, wide array of majors and minors, and prime geographic location set students up for future success in the tech industry.
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Jay Nava ’22 Performs “Realize for Real Here’s: A Hip-Hopera”
Alumnus debuts performance to complete masters of music composition program at Texas State University.
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Alumna Sierra Rupp ’23 Set to Embark on International Journey
Recent political science graduate earns Critical Language Scholarship to study Russian in Kyrgyzstan and Fulbright grant to teach English in Spain.
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Southwestern Student, Alumna Selected for 2024–2025 Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Leora Ammerman ’24 and Sierra Rupp ’23 selected for English Teaching Assistant Program in Spain; Ella Stewart ’24 named an alternate.
