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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.
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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.
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Southwestern University Welcomes Richard W. Schweigert as Interim Vice President for Finance and Administration
Schweigert brings more than 30 years of executive leadership in higher education finance, administration, and government relations, with a record of strengthening financial stability, driving operational efficiencies, and developing innovative revenue strategies.
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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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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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Southwestern University Unveils Newly Named Davidson Stage at the Alma Thomas Theater
The stage at Southwestern’s Alma Thomas Theater now has a name thanks to a generous bequest gift from Roger Edward Davidson ’49.
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Video: Learning Through Leadership at Southwestern
Recent graduate Madison Vela ’25 reflects on how the leadership experience that she gained at Southwestern shaped her as a person.
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Senior Sarah Doroshow ’25 Awarded Prestigious Gilman Scholarship to Attend SU London Program this Fall
Psychology major Sarah Doroshow becomes the third Southwestern University student to earn the nationally competitive Gilman Scholarship in 2025.
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“SU is Family” | Dugan Sexton ’25 Reflects on his Southwestern Experience
Recent graduate Dugan Sexton ’25 shares his personal experience building relationships and embracing Paideia during his four years at Southwestern University.
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Johnathon Melamed ’25 Gives Back to Southwestern’s Veteran Community
A U.S. Army veteran himself, Johnathon Melamed ’25 prioritized supporting his fellow student veterans, all while managing his own small business, supporting his family, and revitalizing his community.
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Photo Gallery & Video: Celebrating the Southwestern University Class of 2025
Enjoy highlights from the Commencement Convocation Ceremony celebrating the Southwestern University Class of 2025.
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Southwestern University to Introduce Certificate in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and 3D Printing
With computer-aided design and 3D printing skills increasingly in demand across a variety of industries, Southwestern University students will soon have another avenue to sharpen their technical knowledge.
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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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Southwestern University names Dr. Robin Currey Vice President for Academic Affairs
Experienced academic leader and global development expert to strengthen Southwestern’s academic excellence, expand student opportunities, and foster interdisciplinary innovation.
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Southwestern University and Universidad de la Libertad Collaborate to Offer International Exchange Student Program
Southwestern students will soon have the opportunity to study abroad at Universidad de la Libertad in Mexico City.
