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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 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 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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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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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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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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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 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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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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From SU to WashU: How Southwestern Sparked Amanda Mejia’s Passion for Aerospace Engineering
As part of Southwestern’s dual degree engineering program partnership with Washington University in St. Louis, Amanda Mejia ’27 will be heading to WashU this fall en route to earning her master’s in aerospace engineering.
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Two Southwestern Seniors to Study Abroad this Summer After Earning Prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships
Seniors Nia Cannon ’26 and Sumaya Moshiur ’26 have been named recipients of the U.S. State Department’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, providing funds for them to study abroad this summer.
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Southwestern Professor of Chemistry Publishes Landmark Research Contributing to the Understanding of Genetic Instability and Human Disease
After more than a decade of work, Southwestern Professor of Chemistry Maha Zewail-Foote has published monumental research into how certain DNA structures are more susceptible to damage, leading to genetic instability and diseases like cancer.
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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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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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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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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.
