SOAR Summit 2025
Sophomore students participate in Southwestern’s immersive two-day professional development summit.
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.
Southwestern University Receives National Acclaim as a 2024-2025 College of Distinction
National college guide recognizes Southwestern as one of the top universities in the nation, led by strong business, education, and career development programs.
CCPD launches Career Closet
Attention, Pirates! Do you have an upcoming interview? Preparing for grad school? Need to make sure you look your best in a professional setting? Let the Southwestern Career Closet help you dress for success!
Southwestern University Named One of The Princeton Review’s Best Colleges for 2025
In addition to being named a “Best College,” Southwestern ranks #2 in the nation in The Princeton Review’s “Best Career Services” category.
New medical student Mofe Ariyo ’24 offers advice to pre-med Pirates
When he earned admission to Baylor College of Medicine to pursue an MD, biochemistry major/health studies minor and aspiring orthopedic surgeon Mofe Ariyo ’24 was eager to pay forward the support and advice that helped him achieve this goal. An alumnus of Southwestern University’s men’s soccer team, Ariyo understands teamwork and was quick to credit the faculty and staff who mentored him.
A Journey to Diplomacy
Southwestern’s 2022 Distinguished Young Alumna Kadidiatou Magassa ’13 leveraged her SU education into Peace Corps volunteering in Senegal before landing the Thomas R. Pickering Fellowship from the U.S. Department of State. Now her journey to diplomacy continues in Djibouti, East Africa, as a Foreign Service Officer. And she hopes other SU students will want to contribute positively to the world in similar ways.
Southwestern Alumna Earns 2023-2024 Fulbright Award
Amiel Padayhag ’20, a Phi Beta Kappa anthropology and feminist studies graduate, has earned a 2023-2024 Fulbright U.S. Student Program award, joining the ranks of 20 previous Southwestern University graduates to do so. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, the program promotes cross-cultural dialogue by funding graduates from U.S. universities to conduct independent research, enroll in graduate programs, or teach English in more than 140 countries around the world. Padayhag will conduct an independent anthropological research project in the Philippines.
Two SU seniors earn pre-service teacher scholarships
For the 24th consecutive year, Southwestern students have earned recognition as pre-service teachers from the Texas Association of School Personnel Administrators, human resources professionals who staff school districts. Aminadab (Ami) Corral Arras ’24, music education major of Santa Fe, NM, and Rebecca (Becca) Ramirez ’24, elementary education major from Waxahachie, TX, are among the organization’s 2023 scholarship winners.
Southwestern Earns Spot on Princeton Review’s Best Colleges List
Recognized for career services, making an impact, and sustainability
At Work in the Classroom
Coming soon to a Southwestern University classroom near you: career-readiness skills and career exploration opportunities!
From the Classroom to the Courtroom: Southwestern University Prepares Students for Successful Careers in Law
Southwestern’s unique approach to a liberal arts education, paired with passionate faculty and small class sizes, has put countless students on a path to success in law.
Third Southwestern Graduate Receives 2022–2023 Fulbright Award
Emma Astad ’21 will teach English in Galicia, Spain.
Two Seniors Receive Fulbright Awards for 2022–2023
Catherine Hiebel ’22 and Melina Boutris ’22 will teach English in Spain and Austria, respectively.
Resources for Emerging Scholars
Are you an Emerging Scholar at SU? Strong GPA? Aspirations for graduate/professional school? Whether you’re early in your college career and can “begin with the end in mind” or you’re close to graduation and ready to launch, learn about opportunities to develop intellectually and professionally.
Alumni Career Development Webinar Series offers great tips for students too!
Check out these valuable resources, courtesy of the SU Alumni Association and alumni experts! Learn about navigating LinkedIn, successful interviews, transferable skills, and more.
Sierra Burton ’23 earns Gilman Scholarship
Psychology major Sierra Burton ’22 is the latest Southwestern Pirate to earn the nationally competitive Gilman Scholarship to support her upcoming study abroad.
Innovator of the Month: Tracie Shelton ’91
It all started with a question, Tracie Shelton ’91 recalls: “How do we sustain this beyond ourselves, beyond what we are doing right now, [rather than] just leaving a pot of money, but leaving something concrete?” An accounting major and theatre minor, Shelton explains how her Southwestern experience laid the foundation for Alamo Kitchens, the business she founded in 2018. Read on for more of Tracie’s story. By Chalyn White
A Dad’s Dream Come True
Jermaine Dumes ’17 is the focus of a new CCPD feature: Innovator of the Month. Learn more about Jermaine’s entrepreneurial journey. By Chalyn White ’23
Meet Contemporary Artist Sonja Beck ‘90
Shoutout Miami recently profiled SU alumna Sonja Beck ’90. Learn more about Sonja and her career as an artist here.
Countering Terrorism through Research
Meili Criezis ’17 publishes scholarship about extremist rhetoric, terrorist propaganda, and political violence.
Confessions of an Unwise College Applicant
Deciding where to go to college? Learn from the mistakes of an SU senior.
The Internship Must Go on
Noel Pratts ’21 and Audrey Payton ’21 gain real-world experience in the virtual world.
Southwestern University Pledges to Address Workforce Barriers through BridgesAlliance
Southwestern joins more than 50 universities in the BridgesAlliance to give students access to real-world career experiences through technology powered by PeopleGrove.