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Video: Biology Major Spends Summer “Leading Medicine” at Houston Methodist Hospital
Sean Lade ’25 studied alongside world-class researchers during the intensive Summer Undergraduate Research Internship program at Houston Methodist Hospital.
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Video: Biology Major Spends Summer “Leading Medicine” at Houston Methodist Hospital
Sean Lade ’25 studied alongside world-class researchers during the intensive Summer Undergraduate Research Internship program at Houston Methodist Hospital.
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Southwestern University Names Bill Kriesel as Permanent Head Football Coach
Following a strong start to the 2024 season as interim head football coach, Southwestern University has named Bill Kriesel as the permanent head coach of the Pirates football program.
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Big Screen Dreams: Alumna Shines in Film Festivals from Coast to Coast
Foolhardy Love, a short film starring and associate produced by Gabriella Gonzalez Biziou ’12 has been earning rave reviews at film festivals across the country.
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Southwestern Athletics & Ascension Texas Enter into Three-Year Agreement
Southwestern University’s Athletic Department and Ascension Texas announced a three-year agreement extending from 2024-2027.
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Southwestern University Featured in WalletHub’s 2025 Best Colleges & Universities Rankings
Out of more than 800 colleges and universities analyzed, WalletHub ranked Southwestern #5 in the state of Texas, #33 in the south, and #165 in the nation.
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Upcoming On-Campus Documentary Screening a Testament to the Special Relationship Between Southwestern University and ROCK
A renewed bond between Southwestern and the Ride On Center for Kids (ROCK) has sparked meaningful connections across the two organizations… and a documentary screening coming soon to campus.
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Video: Southwestern Celebrates Homecoming Weekend
Pirates of all ages returned to campus in late October to celebrate the time-honored Southwestern tradition of Homecoming!
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Video: Paws-itively Pursuing a Career in Marketing
Junior Alexa Nunez ’26 spent the summer learning valuable marketing skills during an internship with the Community Engagement Team at the San Antonio Humane Society.
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Southwestern Volleyball Team Continues Red-Hot Start to the Season
Pirates enter week eight ranked #14 in the nation and tied atop the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference standings with a 17-2 record.
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Javier Jara ’09 Wows Audiences with Inspiring Latin American Stories Told Through Music
Jara’s “Our Rhythm, Our Voices” transforms the real-life stories of a dozen Latin American immigrants into a moving musical performance that recently headlined Austin’s iconic Long Center.
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Behind the Artifact: Rostros y Almas
Hear the inspirational stories of five Latina women who were featured in the Rostros y Almas / Faces and Souls photography exhibit at Southwestern University in 1992.
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Amiel Padayhag ’20 Reflects on Her Experience Participating in the Fulbright U.S. Student Program in the Philippines
Anthropology and feminist studies alumna Amiel Padayhag ’20 earned a 2023-2024 Fulbright U.S. Student Program Award to conduct anthropological research in the Philippines. Explore her first-hand account of the experience below.
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Video: Explore Canyon Lake Gorge with Southwestern Outdoor Adventure
Follow along as a group of Southwestern students explores ancient fossils, cretaceous limestone, and even dinosaur footprints at the Canyon Lake Gorge.
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Southwestern University Receives National Acclaim as a 2024-2025 College of Distinction
National college guide recognizes Southwestern as one of the top universities in the nation, led by strong business, education, and career development programs.
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Video: Santiago Cuevas ’26 Aces Texas Junior Golf Tournament Internship
Santiago Cuevas ’26 aims to apply valuable skills learned during an internship with the Texas Junior Golf Tournament to his own small business.
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Southwestern University Continues Historic Rise in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges List
SU checks in at #83 in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best National Liberal Arts Colleges list, an extraordinary 19-spot improvement from just four years ago.
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Finding a Familiar Face and a Helping Hand at Southwestern
Southwestern’s Hispanic-Serving Institution designation led Adrianna Moya ’27 to campus, then the connections she made at SU helped her flourish.
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A Conversation with Our World Class Faculty: Jethro Hernández Berrones
Get to know Associate Professor of History Jethro Hernández Berrones in his own words as he begins his 10th year teaching at Southwestern University.
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From Georgetown to Greece: Recent Graduate Incorporates Art into Unique Study Abroad Experience
Thira Schlegel ’24 studied abroad in Greece over the summer, where she participated in archaeological excavations while capturing her journey through art.
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Southwestern Students Experience Paris Olympics Up Close During Summer Study Abroad Program
Eleven students spent four weeks in Paris studying sport, physiology, and culture during the Summer Olympic Games.
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Lindsey Walther ’13 Elevates Brand Events Around the World for Condé Nast
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.
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Forbes Recognizes Southwestern University on America’s Top Colleges List
Southwestern honored as the #2 liberal arts college in Texas and the #284 institution in the country, the University’s highest ranking since 2018.
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Video: Gaining Fulfillment through Internship at Grand Living
Kinesiology major Abi Walker ’25 spent her summer teaching fitness classes to senior citizens through an internship at Grand Living.
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Southwestern Alumna Inspires Peak Performance for the Michigan Wolverines
Fresh off winning the 2024 National Championship Game, Abigail O’Connor ’13 embarks on her seventh season with the University of Michigan as the Wolverines’ Director of Football Performance and Development.
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Video: New Students Explore Central Texas through Pirate Adventures
During Welcome Week, Pirate Adventures allowed incoming first-year and transfer students to discover all that Georgetown and the surrounding communities have to offer.
