Four members of the Southwestern community were honored with 2026 Mundy Awards while over three dozen employees were recognized for milestone anniversaries with the University.
Loaded with all the latest amenities, the new Dorothy Perry White Welcome Center is ready to serve the current Southwestern community and greet the next generation of Pirates.
As part of the University’s $120 million investment in the student experience, Southwestern officially opened two brand new, state-of-the-art residence halls prior to the start of the Spring 2026 semester.
Glenn will study language and culture in Rome with IES Abroad while Renfro will travel to three countries with the SU European Cultural Explorations program.
After graduating in December, financial economics major Kaleb Knighten ’25 headed to New York City to begin his role in the financial services firm’s Fixed Income Electronic Trading Desk.
The consortium of liberal arts institutions honored Southwestern for its initiative to subsidize fraternity and sorority new member fees for students with financial need.
Using valuable skills learned at Southwestern, Campbell Duffy ’22, Olivia McCain ’22, and Lilly Percifield ’22 have transformed a hobby into a profitable podcast that garners a worldwide audience of up to 25,000 listeners a month.
Kinesiology major Angela Escobar ’27 spent her fall teaching students as an assistant soccer coach through an organization hosted by Austin FC’s nonprofit foundation.
Four members of the Southwestern community were honored with 2026 Mundy Awards while over three dozen employees were recognized for milestone anniversaries with the University.
Loaded with all the latest amenities, the new Dorothy Perry White Welcome Center is ready to serve the current Southwestern community and greet the next generation of Pirates.
As part of the University’s $120 million investment in the student experience, Southwestern officially opened two brand new, state-of-the-art residence halls prior to the start of the Spring 2026 semester.
Glenn will study language and culture in Rome with IES Abroad while Renfro will travel to three countries with the SU European Cultural Explorations program.
After graduating in December, financial economics major Kaleb Knighten ’25 headed to New York City to begin his role in the financial services firm’s Fixed Income Electronic Trading Desk.
The consortium of liberal arts institutions honored Southwestern for its initiative to subsidize fraternity and sorority new member fees for students with financial need.
Using valuable skills learned at Southwestern, Campbell Duffy ’22, Olivia McCain ’22, and Lilly Percifield ’22 have transformed a hobby into a profitable podcast that garners a worldwide audience of up to 25,000 listeners a month.
Kinesiology major Angela Escobar ’27 spent her fall teaching students as an assistant soccer coach through an organization hosted by Austin FC’s nonprofit foundation.
Four members of the Southwestern community were honored with 2026 Mundy Awards while over three dozen employees were recognized for milestone anniversaries with the University.
Loaded with all the latest amenities, the new Dorothy Perry White Welcome Center is ready to serve the current Southwestern community and greet the next generation of Pirates.
As part of the University’s $120 million investment in the student experience, Southwestern officially opened two brand new, state-of-the-art residence halls prior to the start of the Spring 2026 semester.
Glenn will study language and culture in Rome with IES Abroad while Renfro will travel to three countries with the SU European Cultural Explorations program.
After graduating in December, financial economics major Kaleb Knighten ’25 headed to New York City to begin his role in the financial services firm’s Fixed Income Electronic Trading Desk.
The consortium of liberal arts institutions honored Southwestern for its initiative to subsidize fraternity and sorority new member fees for students with financial need.
Using valuable skills learned at Southwestern, Campbell Duffy ’22, Olivia McCain ’22, and Lilly Percifield ’22 have transformed a hobby into a profitable podcast that garners a worldwide audience of up to 25,000 listeners a month.
Kinesiology major Angela Escobar ’27 spent her fall teaching students as an assistant soccer coach through an organization hosted by Austin FC’s nonprofit foundation.
Four members of the Southwestern community were honored with 2026 Mundy Awards while over three dozen employees were recognized for milestone anniversaries with the University.
Loaded with all the latest amenities, the new Dorothy Perry White Welcome Center is ready to serve the current Southwestern community and greet the next generation of Pirates.
Glenn will study language and culture in Rome with IES Abroad while Renfro will travel to three countries with the SU European Cultural Explorations program.
After graduating in December, financial economics major Kaleb Knighten ’25 headed to New York City to begin his role in the financial services firm’s Fixed Income Electronic Trading Desk.
The consortium of liberal arts institutions honored Southwestern for its initiative to subsidize fraternity and sorority new member fees for students with financial need.
Using valuable skills learned at Southwestern, Campbell Duffy ’22, Olivia McCain ’22, and Lilly Percifield ’22 have transformed a hobby into a profitable podcast that garners a worldwide audience of up to 25,000 listeners a month.
Kinesiology major Angela Escobar ’27 spent her fall teaching students as an assistant soccer coach through an organization hosted by Austin FC’s nonprofit foundation.
From produce to packaged products, Pirate Dining’s emphasis on utilizing locally-sourced options highlights Southwestern University’s commitment to sustainability and supporting local businesses.
Southwestern University’s newest student organization aims to help students learn conversational Spanish through watching and discussing popular films.
Four members of the Southwestern community were honored with 2026 Mundy Awards while over three dozen employees were recognized for milestone anniversaries with the University.
Loaded with all the latest amenities, the new Dorothy Perry White Welcome Center is ready to serve the current Southwestern community and greet the next generation of Pirates.
Glenn will study language and culture in Rome with IES Abroad while Renfro will travel to three countries with the SU European Cultural Explorations program.
After graduating in December, financial economics major Kaleb Knighten ’25 headed to New York City to begin his role in the financial services firm’s Fixed Income Electronic Trading Desk.
The consortium of liberal arts institutions honored Southwestern for its initiative to subsidize fraternity and sorority new member fees for students with financial need.
Using valuable skills learned at Southwestern, Campbell Duffy ’22, Olivia McCain ’22, and Lilly Percifield ’22 have transformed a hobby into a profitable podcast that garners a worldwide audience of up to 25,000 listeners a month.
From produce to packaged products, Pirate Dining’s emphasis on utilizing locally-sourced options highlights Southwestern University’s commitment to sustainability and supporting local businesses.
As an Institutional Consulting Analyst, Philip Moffatt ’20 has built a successful career in wealth management on the foundation of his Southwestern Experience.
The names of 1902 graduate and civil rights activist Jessie Daniel Ames and beloved campus icon Ella Sedwick will soon adorn the two new residence halls opening on campus this winter.
Professor of Religion Elaine Craddock published the article “Divine Power and Fluid Bodies: Tirunaṅkai Communities in Tamil Nadu” in the International Journal of Hindu Studies this March. The article can be read here.
Elaine Craddock received her MA and PhD from the University of California, Berkeley.
Hinduism in South India, particularly Tamil Śaivism and Tamil Hindu goddess worship. Religious and social practices of thirunangai/transgender communities in Tamil Nadu.
Selected publications:
“Goddess Worship and Bhakti.” In Oxford Bibliographies in Hinduism. Ed. Tracy Coleman. New York: Oxford University Press, forthcoming.
“Kālī Dances Into the Cremation Grounds of the Tamil Land.” In Regional Communities ofDevotion in South Asia: Insiders, Outsiders, and Interlopers, edited by Gil Ben-Herut, Jon Keune, and Anne Monius. New York: Routledge, 2020.
“Recalibrating (Field)work.” QED: A Journal of GLBTQ Worldmaking, Vol. 5, No. 3, Fall 2018: 100-116. Included in the Queer Forum on Navigating Normativity Between Field and Academe in India, edited by Jeff Roy.
“Māriyammaṉ.” Encyclopedia of Indian Religions. Hinduism and Tribal Religions, edited by Pankaj Jain, Rita Sherma, and Madhu Khanna. Dordrecht: Springer, June 30, 2018.
“The Half Male, Half Female Servants of the Goddess Aṅkāḷaparamēcuvari.” Nidan: International Journal for the Study of Hinduism, Vol. 24, December 2012: 117-135.
“Karaikkal Ammaiyar: Bridging the Cankam and Saiva Worlds.” In Affinities and Oppositions: Relationship between Tamil and Sanskrit, edited by Kannan M and Jennifer Clare. French Institute, Pondicherry and the Tamil Chair at the University of California, Berkeley, 2009.
“The Anatomy of Devotion: The Life and Poetry of Karaikkal Ammaiyar.” In Beyond the Circle: Women’s Rituals, Women’s Lives in Hindu Traditions, edited by Tracy Pintchman. Oxford University Press, 2007.
“Reconstructing the Split Goddess as Shakti in a Tamil Village.” In Seeking Mahadevi:Constructing the Identities of the Hindu Great Goddess, edited by Tracy Pintchman. New York: SUNY, 2001.
Biography
Elaine Craddock received her MA and PhD from the University of California, Berkeley.
Research
Hinduism in South India, particularly Tamil Śaivism and Tamil Hindu goddess worship. Religious and social practices of thirunangai/transgender communities in Tamil Nadu.
Publications
Selected publications:
“Goddess Worship and Bhakti.” In Oxford Bibliographies in Hinduism. Ed. Tracy Coleman. New York: Oxford University Press, forthcoming.
“Kālī Dances Into the Cremation Grounds of the Tamil Land.” In Regional Communities ofDevotion in South Asia: Insiders, Outsiders, and Interlopers, edited by Gil Ben-Herut, Jon Keune, and Anne Monius. New York: Routledge, 2020.
“Recalibrating (Field)work.” QED: A Journal of GLBTQ Worldmaking, Vol. 5, No. 3, Fall 2018: 100-116. Included in the Queer Forum on Navigating Normativity Between Field and Academe in India, edited by Jeff Roy.
“Māriyammaṉ.” Encyclopedia of Indian Religions. Hinduism and Tribal Religions, edited by Pankaj Jain, Rita Sherma, and Madhu Khanna. Dordrecht: Springer, June 30, 2018.
“The Half Male, Half Female Servants of the Goddess Aṅkāḷaparamēcuvari.” Nidan: International Journal for the Study of Hinduism, Vol. 24, December 2012: 117-135.
“Karaikkal Ammaiyar: Bridging the Cankam and Saiva Worlds.” In Affinities and Oppositions: Relationship between Tamil and Sanskrit, edited by Kannan M and Jennifer Clare. French Institute, Pondicherry and the Tamil Chair at the University of California, Berkeley, 2009.
“The Anatomy of Devotion: The Life and Poetry of Karaikkal Ammaiyar.” In Beyond the Circle: Women’s Rituals, Women’s Lives in Hindu Traditions, edited by Tracy Pintchman. Oxford University Press, 2007.
“Reconstructing the Split Goddess as Shakti in a Tamil Village.” In Seeking Mahadevi:Constructing the Identities of the Hindu Great Goddess, edited by Tracy Pintchman. New York: SUNY, 2001.
