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Johnathon Melamed ’25 Gives Back to Southwestern’s Veteran Community
A U.S. Army veteran himself, Johnathon Melamed ’25 prioritized supporting his fellow student veterans, all while managing his own small business, supporting his family, and revitalizing his community.
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Johnathon Melamed ’25 Gives Back to Southwestern’s Veteran Community
A U.S. Army veteran himself, Johnathon Melamed ’25 prioritized supporting his fellow student veterans, all while managing his own small business, supporting his family, and revitalizing his community.
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Southwestern University Students Samuel Hoffman ’27 and Ethan Wilcox ’26 Earn 2025 Sumners Scholarships
Samuel Hoffman ’27 and Ethan Wilcox ’26 were each awarded $40,000 scholarships from The Sumners Foundation for their studies at Southwestern University.
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Southwestern University to Offer Certificate in Legal Studies
Southwestern’s new Certificate in Legal Studies is designed to prepare students to engage with questions of the law in today’s society by exploring the applications, contexts, and consequences of law.
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Southwestern University, Texas A&M University Partner to Create Educational Pathways to Graduate Business Programs
Southwestern and Texas A&M are teaming up to provide opportunities for SU students interested in pursuing graduate business programs at TAMU.
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Southwestern Alumna Gives the Gift of Life Through Compassionate and Expert Fertility Care
Erika (Sehne) Munch, M.D. ’04 has helped hundreds of patients experience the joys of parenthood through her role as a reproductive endocrinologist at Texas Fertility Center.
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From the Classroom to the Courtroom: Southwestern University Prepares Students for Successful Careers in Law
Southwestern’s unique approach to a liberal arts education, paired with passionate faculty and small class sizes, has put countless students on a path to success in law.
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Eric Batch ’97 Reflects on Two Decades of Saving Lives with the American Heart Association
After celebrating 20 years with the American Heart Association and moving into a new national role, political science major Eric Batch ’97 looks back at his time at Southwestern and how it inspired him to change the world.
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Southwestern University Launches Spanish for Healthcare Professions Certificate
The first certificate available to current Southwestern students, Spanish for Healthcare Professions will provide participants with the opportunity to pursue in-depth Spanish language studies specific to the healthcare industry.
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Southwestern Students Leslie Gabino Benitez ’27 and Elisa Dierksmeier ’26 Earn Prestigious Gilman Scholarships to Study Abroad
Both students are participating in the International Student Exchange Program, Gabino Benitez in Spain and Dierksmeier in South Korea.
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Southwestern Alumni Create Magic at the House of Mouse
Four theatre graduates are turning their dreams into reality working at Walt Disney World®.
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Brown Symposium Returns with 2025 Theme of “Visualizing the Abstract”
World-renowned speakers scheduled to present at Southwestern University during the 42nd biennial symposium.
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Environmental Studies Capstone Project Aims to Incorporate Sustainability into Southwestern University 560 Development
A group of Environmental Studies majors recently completed a senior capstone project in which they proposed recommendations to ensure the upcoming Southwestern University 560 Development is sustainable and environmentally friendly.
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Video: Alumna Serving Up “Cupfuls of Joy” as Owner of Jeremiah’s Italian Ice
When launching her small business, economics and business major Allison Stubbs ’14 utilized critical skills learned during her time at Southwestern.
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Professor of Psychology Fay Guarraci Featured by American Psychological Foundation
Guarraci was recently the focus of the American Psychological Foundation’s “Where in the World is APF” series.
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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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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: 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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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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Senior Adrian Gonzalez ’25 Represents Southwestern at Prestigious Ralph Bunche Summer Institute
Political science and English double major was one of 14 students in the country to be selected to participate in the program at Duke University.
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Southwestern Senior Gains Valuable Experience Through Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities
As part of Southwestern University’s Hispanic Serving Institution designation, first-generation student Brianna Gonzales ’24 has traveled the country to participate in a variety of prestigious programs.
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Southwestern Alumna Achieves Career Dreams Through New York Arts Program
Theatre and psychology double major Camille Krumwiede ’22 is showcasing skills learned at Southwestern through internships at And Just Like That… and Atlantic Pictures.
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Meet Our World-Class Faculty: Adriana Ponce
A conversation with Assistant Professor of Sociology Adriana Ponce.
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Southwestern Student Earns National Recognition for Art History Research
Natalie Davis ’26 awarded with runner-up honors in ASIANetwork’s nationwide essay contest.
