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Southwestern University announces its 2021–2026 Tactical Plan.

The Princeton Review Recognizes Southwestern University as One of the Nation’s Best Colleges for 2026

Led by dedicated faculty, top-notch career services, and a vibrant campus community, Southwestern University has again earned recognition as one of the top institutions in the country.

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Organizational Communication Class Proves the Partnership Between Southwestern University and Houston Methodist Hospital Extends Far Beyond Medicine

Professor of Communication Studies Bob Bednar led five students deep into the Houston Methodist Hospital system to analyze organizational communication at one of the nation’s leading healthcare systems.

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Southwestern University Provides Gateway to Opportunity Amid Evolving Higher Education Landscape

As perspectives surrounding higher education shift, Southwestern University is doubling down on the impact and value of a liberal arts education.

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Thrive: The Campaign for Southwestern University Surpasses $150 Million Fundraising Goal

Since the launch of the Thrive campaign in 2018, the Southwestern community has donated over $160 million to elevate student success, enhance academic excellence, and transform the campus.

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Video: Using AI to Design the Perfect Model Rocket

In the true spirit of Paideia, physics and computer science students put their heads together to complete two different research objectives.

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Behind the Artifact: The Pearl Alma Neas Collection

Learn more about the legacy of Southwestern University’s first female registrar through a series of letters between Pearl Alma Neas, Lyndon Baines Johnson, and Lady Bird Johnson.

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The Princeton Review Recognizes Southwestern University for Outstanding Return on Investment

Nationwide education services company honors Southwestern University as a 2025 “Best Value College.”

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Southwestern University Named a 2025-2026 College of Distinction

SU recognized as one of the top student-centered undergraduate universities in the nation, anchored by strong career development, business, and education programs.

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Video: Southwestern Welcomes Future Pirates to Campus During Sprog

Incoming students and families had their first chance to experience life at Southwestern during Sprog orientation sessions this summer.

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Leading Through Transformation: Five Years of Impact and Resilience

Under the Leadership of President Laura Skandera Trombley

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Supercharging Your Spinach: Biochemistry Majors Apply Scientific Method through Spinach Research

A pair of first-year biochemistry majors designed their own experiment aimed at increasing certain chemical compounds produced by spinach plants using different types of fertilizers.

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A Future Full of Promise

Southwestern University announces its 2021–2026 Tactical Plan.

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The Princeton Review Recognizes Southwestern University as One of the Nation’s Best Colleges for 2026

Led by dedicated faculty, top-notch career services, and a vibrant campus community, Southwestern University has again earned recognition as one of the top institutions in the country.

more information

Organizational Communication Class Proves the Partnership Between Southwestern University and Houston Methodist Hospital Extends Far Beyond Medicine

more information

Southwestern University Provides Gateway to Opportunity Amid Evolving Higher Education Landscape

As perspectives surrounding higher education shift, Southwestern University is doubling down on the impact and value of a liberal arts education.

more information

Thrive: The Campaign for Southwestern University Surpasses $150 Million Fundraising Goal

Since the launch of the Thrive campaign in 2018, the Southwestern community has donated over $160 million to elevate student success, enhance academic excellence, and transform the campus.

more information

Video: Using AI to Design the Perfect Model Rocket

In the true spirit of Paideia, physics and computer science students put their heads together to complete two different research objectives.

more information

Behind the Artifact: The Pearl Alma Neas Collection

Learn more about the legacy of Southwestern University’s first female registrar through a series of letters between Pearl Alma Neas, Lyndon Baines Johnson, and Lady Bird Johnson.

more information

The Princeton Review Recognizes Southwestern University for Outstanding Return on Investment

Nationwide education services company honors Southwestern University as a 2025 “Best Value College.”

more information

Southwestern University Named a 2025-2026 College of Distinction

SU recognized as one of the top student-centered undergraduate universities in the nation, anchored by strong career development, business, and education programs.

more information

Video: Southwestern Welcomes Future Pirates to Campus During Sprog

Incoming students and families had their first chance to experience life at Southwestern during Sprog orientation sessions this summer.

more information

Leading Through Transformation: Five Years of Impact and Resilience

Under the Leadership of President Laura Skandera Trombley

more information

Supercharging Your Spinach: Biochemistry Majors Apply Scientific Method through Spinach Research

A pair of first-year biochemistry majors designed their own experiment aimed at increasing certain chemical compounds produced by spinach plants using different types of fertilizers.

more information

A Future Full of Promise

Southwestern University announces its 2021–2026 Tactical Plan.

more information

The Princeton Review Recognizes Southwestern University as One of the Nation’s Best Colleges for 2026

Led by dedicated faculty, top-notch career services, and a vibrant campus community, Southwestern University has again earned recognition as one of the top institutions in the country.

more information

Organizational Communication Class Proves the Partnership Between Southwestern University and Houston Methodist Hospital Extends Far Beyond Medicine

more information

Southwestern University Provides Gateway to Opportunity Amid Evolving Higher Education Landscape

As perspectives surrounding higher education shift, Southwestern University is doubling down on the impact and value of a liberal arts education.

more information

Thrive: The Campaign for Southwestern University Surpasses $150 Million Fundraising Goal

Since the launch of the Thrive campaign in 2018, the Southwestern community has donated over $160 million to elevate student success, enhance academic excellence, and transform the campus.

more information

Video: Using AI to Design the Perfect Model Rocket

In the true spirit of Paideia, physics and computer science students put their heads together to complete two different research objectives.

more information

The Princeton Review Recognizes Southwestern University for Outstanding Return on Investment

Nationwide education services company honors Southwestern University as a 2025 “Best Value College.”

more information

Southwestern University Named a 2025-2026 College of Distinction

SU recognized as one of the top student-centered undergraduate universities in the nation, anchored by strong career development, business, and education programs.

more information

Video: Southwestern Welcomes Future Pirates to Campus During Sprog

Incoming students and families had their first chance to experience life at Southwestern during Sprog orientation sessions this summer.

more information

Leading Through Transformation: Five Years of Impact and Resilience

Under the Leadership of President Laura Skandera Trombley

more information

Supercharging Your Spinach: Biochemistry Majors Apply Scientific Method through Spinach Research

A pair of first-year biochemistry majors designed their own experiment aimed at increasing certain chemical compounds produced by spinach plants using different types of fertilizers.

more information

Southwestern University Announces $500,000 Challenge Match to Bring Multi-Purpose Sports Complex Fundraising Closer to Completion

Trustee Brent Austin has encouraged the Southwestern community to match his $500,000 gift and push the University closer to reaching its fundraising goal for the new facility.

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A Future Full of Promise

Southwestern University announces its 2021–2026 Tactical Plan.

more information

The Princeton Review Recognizes Southwestern University as One of the Nation’s Best Colleges for 2026

Led by dedicated faculty, top-notch career services, and a vibrant campus community, Southwestern University has again earned recognition as one of the top institutions in the country.

more information

Organizational Communication Class Proves the Partnership Between Southwestern University and Houston Methodist Hospital Extends Far Beyond Medicine

more information

Southwestern University Provides Gateway to Opportunity Amid Evolving Higher Education Landscape

As perspectives surrounding higher education shift, Southwestern University is doubling down on the impact and value of a liberal arts education.

more information

Thrive: The Campaign for Southwestern University Surpasses $150 Million Fundraising Goal

Since the launch of the Thrive campaign in 2018, the Southwestern community has donated over $160 million to elevate student success, enhance academic excellence, and transform the campus.

more information

Video: Using AI to Design the Perfect Model Rocket

In the true spirit of Paideia, physics and computer science students put their heads together to complete two different research objectives.

more information

Behind the Artifact: The Pearl Alma Neas Collection

Learn more about the legacy of Southwestern University’s first female registrar through a series of letters between Pearl Alma Neas, Lyndon Baines Johnson, and Lady Bird Johnson.

more information

The Princeton Review Recognizes Southwestern University for Outstanding Return on Investment

Nationwide education services company honors Southwestern University as a 2025 “Best Value College.”

more information

Southwestern University Named a 2025-2026 College of Distinction

SU recognized as one of the top student-centered undergraduate universities in the nation, anchored by strong career development, business, and education programs.

more information

Video: Southwestern Welcomes Future Pirates to Campus During Sprog

Incoming students and families had their first chance to experience life at Southwestern during Sprog orientation sessions this summer.

more information

Leading Through Transformation: Five Years of Impact and Resilience

Under the Leadership of President Laura Skandera Trombley

more information

Supercharging Your Spinach: Biochemistry Majors Apply Scientific Method through Spinach Research

A pair of first-year biochemistry majors designed their own experiment aimed at increasing certain chemical compounds produced by spinach plants using different types of fertilizers.

more information

A Future Full of Promise

Southwestern University announces its 2021–2026 Tactical Plan.

more information

The Princeton Review Recognizes Southwestern University as One of the Nation’s Best Colleges for 2026

Led by dedicated faculty, top-notch career services, and a vibrant campus community, Southwestern University has again earned recognition as one of the top institutions in the country.

more information

Organizational Communication Class Proves the Partnership Between Southwestern University and Houston Methodist Hospital Extends Far Beyond Medicine

more information

Southwestern University Provides Gateway to Opportunity Amid Evolving Higher Education Landscape

As perspectives surrounding higher education shift, Southwestern University is doubling down on the impact and value of a liberal arts education.

more information

Thrive: The Campaign for Southwestern University Surpasses $150 Million Fundraising Goal

Since the launch of the Thrive campaign in 2018, the Southwestern community has donated over $160 million to elevate student success, enhance academic excellence, and transform the campus.

more information

Video: Using AI to Design the Perfect Model Rocket

In the true spirit of Paideia, physics and computer science students put their heads together to complete two different research objectives.

more information

Behind the Artifact: The Pearl Alma Neas Collection

Learn more about the legacy of Southwestern University’s first female registrar through a series of letters between Pearl Alma Neas, Lyndon Baines Johnson, and Lady Bird Johnson.

more information

The Princeton Review Recognizes Southwestern University for Outstanding Return on Investment

Nationwide education services company honors Southwestern University as a 2025 “Best Value College.”

more information

Southwestern University Named a 2025-2026 College of Distinction

SU recognized as one of the top student-centered undergraduate universities in the nation, anchored by strong career development, business, and education programs.

more information

Leading Through Transformation: Five Years of Impact and Resilience

Under the Leadership of President Laura Skandera Trombley

more information

Southwestern University Announces $500,000 Challenge Match to Bring Multi-Purpose Sports Complex Fundraising Closer to Completion

Trustee Brent Austin has encouraged the Southwestern community to match his $500,000 gift and push the University closer to reaching its fundraising goal for the new facility.

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How an Ask for Help Led to an Internship on Capitol Hill

By embracing the support system on campus and the resources available through Southwestern’s liberal arts education, first-generation student Fernando Cruz-Rivera ’26 has put himself on track to a successful career in government.

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