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.

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.

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.

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.

In WalletHub’s annual ranking of primarily undergraduate institutions, Southwestern University was honored as best in Texas and #41 in the nation.

Southwestern checks in at #351 in the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2026 Best Colleges in the U.S. rankings, the University’s first appearance on the list since 2022.

The popular college planning platform ranked Southwestern #9 on their annual Top 25 Best Southwest Colleges List, the University’s second-highest rating to date.

Southwestern has teamed up with Dallas-based NexBank to launch a financial literacy initiative that will equip students with critical personal finance skills.

Southwestern is ranked #84 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best National Liberal Arts Colleges list, the University’s second-highest ranking in over a decade.

Mood-Bridwell Hall has reopened following an award-winning, $25 million renovation project that infused the historic structure with the latest classroom technology.

Another national publication has honored Southwestern as Forbes ranked SU one of the best liberal arts colleges in Texas and the #304 overall institution in the U.S.

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.

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.

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

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

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

Under the Leadership of President Laura Skandera Trombley

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.

After nearly a decade of bonding over patty melts and honey bbq chicken strip sandwiches, the Southwestern University football team’s offensive line recently became the star of a national Whataburger marketing campaign.

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.

Southwestern University prepares students for tomorrow’s careers.

Southwestern’s Hispanic-Serving Institution designation led Adrianna Moya ’27 to campus, then the connections she made at SU helped her flourish.

Eleven students spent four weeks in Paris studying sport, physiology, and culture during the Summer Olympic Games.

Southwestern alumna drives event marketing and audience experience for Vogue, The New Yorker, Pitchfork, and other brands as Senior Director of Event Audiences at Condé Nast.

In the summer of 2023, every one of the University’s applicants to medical or dental school was accepted. Behind this extraordinary accomplishment was the hard work of exceptional students supported by an exceptional pre-health program.

In January 2024, Southwestern’s Outdoor Adventure Program took students on the adventure of a lifetime: a journey to Tanzania to climb the tallest mountain in Africa.

Student researchers explore interests, prep for the future

Long marginalized by racial prejudice, the accomplishments of these pioneering American masters can now be recognized and celebrated for their importance to 20th-century classical music.

Two students excel at Grupo Salinas and secure promising future opportunities.

Professor of biology shares her passion for chocolate education.

As the tech boom continues to sweep across Central Texas, students at Southwestern are well-positioned to take advantage of countless learning and career opportunities in new and emerging fields.

An alumna’s journey to the depths of the universe.