Latin American and Border Studies News
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Exploring Legacy, Learning, and Reflection Through Filmmaking
An alumna’s journey from student to documentary filmmaker to assistant professor.
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Advocates for Change and Community Service
Two alumnae co-found a social purpose company in San Antonio.
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Happy Accidents
Serendipity led Kristin Ellermann ’10 to major in Latin American studies, study abroad, join the Peace Corps, and become an educator.
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The Staying Power of the Humanities
Why a degree in the humanities is just as important as a degree in STEM.
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Mission: Possible
Southwestern alumna Madge Vásquez ’94 is now the CEO of nonprofit Mission Capital.
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SU Alumnus Aaron Jimenez ’13 Redefines Latinx Media with Digital Startup Latinx Spaces
As with many new ventures, the concept for digital media startup Latinx Spaces developed from an unfulfilled need in the marketplace.
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Southwestern’s 2017 Borderlands Symposium on Contemporary Borderlands Culture and Literature to Feature Award-Winning Educator and Author Dr. Norma Elia Cantú
Southwestern to host second annual Borderlands Symposium Thursday, Sept. 28th.
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SU Magazine Features the Latina History Project
Southwestern’s Latina History Project provides context through connections.
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Anita Fernandez ’06, Distinguished Young Alumna
There’s purpose. And there’s social purpose. Anita Fernandez has both. Fernandez is one of the founders of The OCI Group, a consulting firm that guides businesses, educational institutions, individuals and organizations on increasing their social presence in the community and their respective industry. She focuses on nonprofit management, history and art.
