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Video & Photo Gallery: Congratulations to the Southwestern University Class of 2026!
Enjoy highlights from the Commencement Convocation Ceremony celebrating the Southwestern University Class of 2026.
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Video & Photo Gallery: Congratulations to the Southwestern University Class of 2026!
Enjoy highlights from the Commencement Convocation Ceremony celebrating the Southwestern University Class of 2026.
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Southwestern University Partners with Durham University to Provide Master’s Degree Pathways in the United Kingdom
With Southwestern University’s newest articulation agreement, students will soon have the opportunity to pursue master’s degrees at England’s Durham University.
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Class of 2026 Leaves Its Mark on Southwestern
The Class of 2026 leaves Southwestern with more than degrees—this graduating class leaves behind research discoveries, campus traditions, community impact, and a legacy of leadership.
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Timothy B. Boone, MD, PhD ’77 Pledges $1 Million to Establish Endowed Chair in Engineering at Southwestern University
Southwestern’s newest major now has an endowed chair thanks to the generous support of Timothy B. Boone, MD, PhD ’77.
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Jade Cindy Foka ’28 Becomes Third Student in Southwestern University History to Earn Prestigious Goldwater Scholarship
The nationally-competitive scholarship is awarded annually to the country’s top aspiring research scientists pursuing careers in the natural sciences, mathematics, and engineering.
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Video: Turning Passions into Careers at Southwestern University
Environmental studies major and business minor Layla Hoffen ’26 found the resources and support needed to pursue her love for the outdoors during her time at Southwestern.
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Video: Pirates Reach New Heights at Enchanted Rock
Tag along as students climb and hike their way through one of Texas’ most beautiful natural landmarks with Southwestern Outdoor Adventure.
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Elle Reede ’26 Finds Her Creative Path at Southwestern
Through exploration and experience, studio art major Elle Reede ’26 discovered a path that felt truly her own.
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Southwestern’s Largest Research and Creative Works Symposium in Years is Set to Showcase Student Success at its Best
Among the nearly 300 Southwestern students presenting at this year’s annual celebration of undergraduate research and creativity, the back-to-back King Creativity Fund winners will be sharing their most recent success project.
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Southwestern University Earns National Recognition for Commitment to First-Generation Student Success
Southwestern has been selected for inclusion in the FirstGen Forward Network, demonstrating a commitment to improving experiences and advancing success for first-generation college students.
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Professor of Spanish Publishes Research Inspired by Personal Fertility Journey
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.
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Southwestern University Launches Finance Degree within Department of Economics and Business
Grounded in Southwestern’s liberal arts environment, the University’s newest major is designed to emphasize analytical reasoning, ethical judgement, quantitative analysis, and real-world application.
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Southwestern University Recognized with Military Friendly Schools® Designation for the 13th Consecutive Year
Military Friendly® has honored Southwestern with a Silver Award in their 2026-2027 Military Friendly Schools® list, recognizing the University’s inclusivity efforts for the military community.
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Video: SU Chemistry Department Makes STEM Fun for Local Fifth Graders
Students from nearby Annie Purl Elementary School recently visited Southwestern, where they conducted experiments with the SU Chemistry Department and received a tour of campus.
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Southwestern University Receives Anonymous $5 Million Gift for Renovation of Fine Arts Building
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.
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Southwestern University Adds Engineering to Wide Lineup of Majors and Minors
Located on the northern edge of Central Texas’ “Silicon Hills” innovation hub and rooted in the liberal arts, Southwestern’s new engineering program will prepare students to tackle 21st century problems.
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Video: Putting the “Art” in “Liberal Arts” at Southwestern University
Learn more about Southwestern’s Sarofim School of Fine Arts, where students perform, exhibit, design, collaborate, and engage with the world through creativity.
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Kathryn Smith ’22 Excelling on the ‘Leading Edge’ of Orthopedic Medicine
Just four years after graduating from Southwestern University, kinesiology major Kathryn Smith ’22 is on the cusp of becoming a Surgical Athletic Trainer.
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Southwestern University Welcomes Christopher Plumlee ’89 to Deliver 2026 Commencement Address
The Founder and President of Elevate Strategy Group, Christopher Plumlee ’89 will share remarks at the Class of 2026 Commencement Convocation Ceremony on Saturday, May 16.
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Southwestern University Names Dr. Troy Johnson Vice President for Enrollment Management
Johnson will lead the University’s strategic enrollment strategy, working closely with campus partners to strengthen student recruitment and success and to support Southwestern’s long-term strategic goals.
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SU Black Alumni Network Fosters Community and Builds Connection Among Generations of Students and Alumni
Entering its second year as an official part of the Southwestern University Alumni Association, the SU Black Alumni Network has enhanced community through networking, special events, and service.
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Award-Winning Novelist Amor Towles to Headline Southwestern University’s 2026 Shilling Lecture
Four-time New York Times bestselling author Amor Towles will write the latest chapter in Southwestern’s coveted Shilling Lecture Series.
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Southwestern University Launches The Pirate Plan
The Pirate Plan is a four-year model connecting the liberal arts to post-graduate outcomes, designed to make student success even more intentional and visible.
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Video: Southwestern Outdoor Adventure Travels to Rockport for annual Whooping Crane Festival
A group of students traveled to the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge to hike, camp, and explore the Texas Gulf Coast while observing endangered Whooping Cranes in their natural habitat.
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Video: Tastes & Sounds of the Chitlin Circuit
Students experienced the rich legacy of East Austin through food, music, and stories during the latest Pirate Adventure.
