With Southwestern University’s newest articulation agreement, students will soon have the opportunity to pursue master’s degrees at England’s Durham University.
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.
The nationally-competitive scholarship is awarded annually to the country’s top aspiring research scientists pursuing careers in the natural sciences, mathematics, and engineering.
Environmental studies major and business minor Layla Hoffen ’26 found the resources and support needed to pursue her love for the outdoors during her time at Southwestern.
Among the nearly 300 Southwestern students presenting at this year’s annual celebration of undergraduate research and creativity, the back-to-back King Creativity Fund winners will be sharing their most recent success project.
Southwestern has been selected for inclusion in the FirstGen Forward Network, demonstrating a commitment to improving experiences and advancing success for first-generation college students.
Motivated by her own personal fertility journey, Professor of Spanish Katy Ross recently published Narrating Infertility in Spain, an examination of the fertility crisis in Spain and around the world.
With Southwestern University’s newest articulation agreement, students will soon have the opportunity to pursue master’s degrees at England’s Durham University.
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.
The nationally-competitive scholarship is awarded annually to the country’s top aspiring research scientists pursuing careers in the natural sciences, mathematics, and engineering.
Environmental studies major and business minor Layla Hoffen ’26 found the resources and support needed to pursue her love for the outdoors during her time at Southwestern.
Among the nearly 300 Southwestern students presenting at this year’s annual celebration of undergraduate research and creativity, the back-to-back King Creativity Fund winners will be sharing their most recent success project.
Southwestern has been selected for inclusion in the FirstGen Forward Network, demonstrating a commitment to improving experiences and advancing success for first-generation college students.
Motivated by her own personal fertility journey, Professor of Spanish Katy Ross recently published Narrating Infertility in Spain, an examination of the fertility crisis in Spain and around the world.
With Southwestern University’s newest articulation agreement, students will soon have the opportunity to pursue master’s degrees at England’s Durham University.
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.
The nationally-competitive scholarship is awarded annually to the country’s top aspiring research scientists pursuing careers in the natural sciences, mathematics, and engineering.
Environmental studies major and business minor Layla Hoffen ’26 found the resources and support needed to pursue her love for the outdoors during her time at Southwestern.
Among the nearly 300 Southwestern students presenting at this year’s annual celebration of undergraduate research and creativity, the back-to-back King Creativity Fund winners will be sharing their most recent success project.
Southwestern has been selected for inclusion in the FirstGen Forward Network, demonstrating a commitment to improving experiences and advancing success for first-generation college students.
Motivated by her own personal fertility journey, Professor of Spanish Katy Ross recently published Narrating Infertility in Spain, an examination of the fertility crisis in Spain and around the world.
With Southwestern University’s newest articulation agreement, students will soon have the opportunity to pursue master’s degrees at England’s Durham University.
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.
The nationally-competitive scholarship is awarded annually to the country’s top aspiring research scientists pursuing careers in the natural sciences, mathematics, and engineering.
Environmental studies major and business minor Layla Hoffen ’26 found the resources and support needed to pursue her love for the outdoors during her time at Southwestern.
Among the nearly 300 Southwestern students presenting at this year’s annual celebration of undergraduate research and creativity, the back-to-back King Creativity Fund winners will be sharing their most recent success project.
Southwestern has been selected for inclusion in the FirstGen Forward Network, demonstrating a commitment to improving experiences and advancing success for first-generation college students.
Motivated by her own personal fertility journey, Professor of Spanish Katy Ross recently published Narrating Infertility in Spain, an examination of the fertility crisis in Spain and around the world.
With Southwestern University’s newest articulation agreement, students will soon have the opportunity to pursue master’s degrees at England’s Durham University.
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.
The nationally-competitive scholarship is awarded annually to the country’s top aspiring research scientists pursuing careers in the natural sciences, mathematics, and engineering.
Among the nearly 300 Southwestern students presenting at this year’s annual celebration of undergraduate research and creativity, the back-to-back King Creativity Fund winners will be sharing their most recent success project.
Southwestern has been selected for inclusion in the FirstGen Forward Network, demonstrating a commitment to improving experiences and advancing success for first-generation college students.
Motivated by her own personal fertility journey, Professor of Spanish Katy Ross recently published Narrating Infertility in Spain, an examination of the fertility crisis in Spain and around the world.
Military Friendly® has honored Southwestern with a Silver Award in their 2026-2027 Military Friendly Schools® list, recognizing the University’s inclusivity efforts for the military community.
Home to the Sarofim School of Fine Arts, the Fine Arts Building will undergo a comprehensive revitalization to support the future of interdisciplinary arts education.
The SOAR Summit features keynote speakers to educate and inspire you, as well as alumni and other professionals sharing their expertise. Learn about the 2026 keynote speaker here.
Ana Clara Blesso
Ana Clara (she/her/hers) serves as the Director of Graduate Career & Professional Development for the University of Connecticut School of Business. A finalist of the Member’s Choice Award with the National Association of Colleges & Employers (NACE) for her work supporting undocumented student populations, Ana Clara has also worked as Senior Associate with the Toigo Foundation, supporting diverse MBA students at top Business Schools across the nation entering the field of finance and investing. Since January of 2018, she has served as a practitioner instructor for her alma mater, Wake Forest University – where she teaches career counseling and clinical courses.
In addition to her Master of Arts in Counseling from Wake Forest, Ana Clara holds an undergraduate degree from Assumption College and two certificates from the University of South Florida, in Post-Crisis Leadership and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace. In her personal time, she serves as Board President of She Votes and Board Member of the Connecticut Women’s Education & Legal Fund (CWEALF).
