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Forbes Highlights Southwestern University on 2027 List of America’s Top Colleges
Southwestern has received another recognition as one of the top liberal arts colleges in Texas with Forbes ranking the University #2 in the Lone Star State.
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Forbes Highlights Southwestern University on 2027 List of America’s Top Colleges
Southwestern has received another recognition as one of the top liberal arts colleges in Texas with Forbes ranking the University #2 in the Lone Star State.
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Southwestern University Receives Anonymous Gift of $1.25 Million for Renovations to the Corbin J. Robertson Center
The home of the Pirates basketball and volleyball programs will receive a series of upgrades to elevate the fan experience and enhance the home court advantage.
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Southwestern University Wins $2.8 Million Federal Grant to Enhance Student Success and Career Readiness
In alignment with Southwestern’s Tactical Plan, the five-year grant will aid the University’s initiatives to increase retention and graduation rates, prepare students to meet the needs of today’s workforce, and modernize academic facilities.
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Southwestern University Named One of the Nation’s Best Liberal Arts Colleges for 2027 by U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report ranked Southwestern #2 in the state of Texas and #91 in the country on their annual Best National Liberal Arts Colleges List.
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Southwestern University Researchers Aim to Revolutionize At-Home Disease Detection
Led by Assistant Professor of Physics August Kohls, a group of students are working to design and construct a low-cost device for quick and reliable disease detection at home.
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Southwestern University Named a 2027 Best College by College Raptor
SU checked in at #11 on the leading college planning platform’s annual Top 25 Best Southwest Colleges List, marking the seventh consecutive year the University has ranked inside the top 15.
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As Southwestern’s First Member of a Divine Nine Fraternity, Ethan Sledge ’27 Works to Establish The Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. on Campus
History major Ethan Sledge ’27 made history by becoming Southwestern’s first-ever member of The Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Now, he is focused on helping establish the organization’s presence on campus through building community.
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Southwestern University Heralded as One of the Nation’s Top Universities for 2027 by The Princeton Review
Highlighted by nationally-ranked faculty, career services, Greek life, and campus recreation, Southwestern shines as one of the best universities in Texas in The Princeton Review’s annual college guide.
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Curiosity, Change, and Leadership: Geoff Clawson ’98 Reflects on the Enduring Value of a Liberal Arts Education
Looking back on a career that has included leadership roles at JPMorgan Chase, Facebook, Instagram, Birdwell, and now GoDaddy, Clawson credits one thing above all else: the liberal arts education that he received at Southwestern University.
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Psychology Students Put New Parental Investment Scale to the Test During Summer SURF Project
This summer, psychology majors Ingrid Buchwald ’27 and Julia Marshall ’27 worked to validate a parental effort scale developed by Professor of Psychology Carin Perilloux.
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Southwestern University Recognized on Money’s Best Colleges in America 2026 List
The national recognition reflects Southwestern’s commitment to preparing students for success after graduation.
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Video: Exploring Careers in Healthcare at Houston Methodist Willowbrook
Three Southwestern students share how an immersive eight-week internship at Houston Methodist Willowbrook gave them hands-on experience, meaningful mentorship, and a deeper understanding of careers in healthcare.
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Mathematics and Art Collide in Professor Fumiko Futamura’s Upcoming Math Playground Project
2026 Southwestern University Teaching Award recipient and Professor of Mathematics Fumiko Futamura is part of a team that recently earned a $150,000 grant to build a math-themed playground in Austin.
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Southwestern University Earns 2026 Transfer Honor Roll Recognition from Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Southwestern has been recognized for its excellence in creating and supporting pathways that help transfer students earn bachelor’s degrees.
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Video: Kinesiology Students Conduct Research to Aid First Responders During Summer SURF Project
Students in Garey Chair and Associate Professor of Kinesiology Ed Merritt’s summer SURF project conducted a load carriage study to determine the most efficient and least taxing method for first responders to carry large quantities of weight.
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Southwestern University Alumna Kayla Comeaux ’11 is at the Center of NASA’s Mission to the Moon
Mathematics alumna Kayla Comeaux ’11 served as the Lead Flight Activity Officer for NASA’s Artemis II mission, a critical operation in the administration’s quest to return humans to the Moon.
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In Retirement, Professor Emeritus of Music Michael Cooper Continues to Shed Light on Black Composers Florence Price and Margaret Bonds
As Dr. Michael Cooper settles into his next chapter, he is continuing his life’s work of shedding light on Black musicians lost to time and racial prejudice.
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SURF in Action: Southwestern Students and Faculty Dive into Summer Research
Now in its second year, the Southwestern Undergraduate Research with Faculty (SURF) program offers students the opportunity to conduct paid, full-time research alongside faculty members.
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Southwestern University Announces Landmark Public Art Commission to Shape the Identity of Southwestern University 560
Signature gateway artwork will welcome visitors, anchor the future Art Park, and create an enduring sense of place for the 560-acre mixed-use district.
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Ajay Thomas ’94 Elected by Southwestern University Board of Trustees to Serve as Chair-Elect
Thomas will begin his term as board chair on July 1, 2027, succeeding Christopher E. Cragg ’83.
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Southwestern University Adopts New Tactical Plan Focused on Distinctive Value, Student Success, and Sustainability
The 2026–2031 roadmap aligns academic excellence, career preparation, and institutional priorities around a shared vision for Southwestern’s future.
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Southwestern University Earns National Recognition as a 2026-2027 College of Distinction
Led by high marks for strong career development, business, and education programs, Southwestern has once again been honored by Colleges of Distinction.
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Southwestern University Advances New Model for Higher Education Through 560-Acre Mixed-Use Development
The City of Georgetown announced as first tenant in mixed-use district designed to connect education, culture, government, business, and community life.
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Behind World-Class Leadership, Southwestern University’s Outdoor Adventure Program Provides Opportunities for Global Exploration
From the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro to the depths of the Grand Canyon, Southwestern students can explore Earth’s natural wonders through the Outdoor Adventure program.
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Southwestern University Selected to Receive IIE American Passport Project Grant to Empower U.S. Students to Study Abroad
This fall, 25 Pell-eligible Southwestern University students will be awarded with grant funding to obtain their first U.S. passport.
