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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 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.
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Southwestern Students Alexandria Glenn ’26 and Zaria Renfro ’28 Earn Prestigious Gilman Scholarships for Summer Study Abroad Experiences
Glenn will study language and culture in Rome with IES Abroad while Renfro will travel to three countries with the SU European Cultural Explorations program.
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Video: Kaleb Knighten ’25 Reflects on his Journey from Southwestern to Morgan Stanley
After graduating in December, financial economics major Kaleb Knighten ’25 headed to New York City to begin his role in the financial services firm’s Fixed Income Electronic Trading Desk.
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Dr. Alicia Moore Becomes First African American Woman to be Promoted to Full Professor at Southwestern University
In her 24th year at Southwestern, Dr. Alicia Moore has been promoted to Professor of Education, cementing her place in University history.
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Video: 4ATX Internship Blends Soccer Goals with Career Goals
Kinesiology major Angela Escobar ’27 spent her fall teaching students as an assistant soccer coach through an organization hosted by Austin FC’s nonprofit foundation.
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SU Tertulia Student Organization Helps Teach Spanish through Film
Southwestern University’s newest student organization aims to help students learn conversational Spanish through watching and discussing popular films.
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Philip Moffatt ’20 Brings Personal Touch to Investment Banking and Consulting at Morgan Stanley
As an Institutional Consulting Analyst, Philip Moffatt ’20 has built a successful career in wealth management on the foundation of his Southwestern Experience.
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Southwestern Student Creativity Shines at National HSI Battle of the Brains Competition
Eight SU students traveled to Austin to compete in the 2025 HSI Battle of the Brains, a competition to solve real-world business and technology challenges using creativity and ingenuity.
