History News

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  As Southwestern’s First Member of a Divine Nine Fraternity, Ethan Sledge ’27 Works to Establish The Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. on Campus

  History major Ethan Sledge ’27 made history by becoming Southwestern’s first-ever member of The Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Now, he is focused on helping establish the organization’s presence on campus through building community.

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  SURF in Action: Southwestern Students and Faculty Dive into Summer Research

  Now in its second year, the Southwestern Undergraduate Research with Faculty (SURF) program offers students the opportunity to conduct paid, full-time research alongside faculty members.

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  Southwestern’s Largest Research and Creative Works Symposium in Years is Set to Showcase Student Success at its Best

  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.

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  Southwestern University Students Samuel Hoffman ’27 and Ethan Wilcox ’26 Earn 2025 Sumners Scholarships

  Samuel Hoffman ’27 and Ethan Wilcox ’26 were each awarded $40,000 scholarships from The Sumners Foundation for their studies at Southwestern University.

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  Southwestern University to Offer Certificate in Legal Studies

  Southwestern’s new Certificate in Legal Studies is designed to prepare students to engage with questions of the law in today’s society by exploring the applications, contexts, and consequences of law.

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  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.

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  Upcoming Summer Research Project to Explore Social and Political Heritage of the African Food Landscape in Texas

  Assistant Professor of History Bryan Kauma’s Southwestern Undergraduate Research with Faculty (SURF) project, “Culinary Economics,” aims to understand the deeper story behind the African food scene in Texas.

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  A Conversation with Our World Class Faculty: Jethro Hernández Berrones

  Get to know Associate Professor of History Jethro Hernández Berrones in his own words as he begins his 10th year teaching at Southwestern University.

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  Meet Our World-Class Faculty: Bryan Kauma

  A conversation with Assistant Professor of History Bryan Kauma.

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  Video: Southwestern Students Explore The Bullock Museum

  Under the guidance of Professor Josh Long, students participated in a Texas History class excursion.