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News at Southwestern
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Steven Lufburrow ’81 to Deliver Southwestern University’s 2025 Commencement Speech
Southwestern welcomes recently retired President and CEO of Goodwill Industries of Houston Steven Lufburrow ’81 to deliver remarks at the graduation ceremony celebrating the class of 2025.
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Southwestern Alumni Combine Passions for Art and Science as Professional Medical Illustrators
Jenna Foster ’12 and Lauren Muskara ’21 have embraced Southwestern’s Paideia philosophy in their professional careers, blending their skills in art and science as medical illustrators.
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Big Screen Dreams: Alumna Shines in Film Festivals from Coast to Coast
Foolhardy Love, a short film starring and associate produced by Gabriella Gonzalez Biziou ’12 has been earning rave reviews at film festivals across the country.
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Video: Southwestern Celebrates Homecoming Weekend
Pirates of all ages returned to campus in late October to celebrate the time-honored Southwestern tradition of Homecoming!
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Javier Jara ’09 Wows Audiences with Inspiring Latin American Stories Told Through Music
Jara’s “Our Rhythm, Our Voices” transforms the real-life stories of a dozen Latin American immigrants into a moving musical performance that recently headlined Austin’s iconic Long Center.
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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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Lindsey Walther ’13 Elevates Brand Events Around the World for Condé Nast
Southwestern alumna drives event marketing and audience experience for Vogue, The New Yorker, Pitchfork, and other brands as Senior Director of Event Audiences at Condé Nast.
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Southwestern Alumna Inspires Peak Performance for the Michigan Wolverines
Fresh off winning the 2024 National Championship Game, Abigail O’Connor ’13 embarks on her seventh season with the University of Michigan as the Wolverines’ Director of Football Performance and Development.
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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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Southwestern University Alumni Contribute to Central Texas’ Booming Tech Industry
Southwestern’s liberal arts education, wide array of majors and minors, and prime geographic location set students up for future success in the tech industry.
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Jay Nava ’22 Performs “Realize for Real Here’s: A Hip-Hopera”
Alumnus debuts performance to complete masters of music composition program at Texas State University.
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Alumna Sierra Rupp ’23 Set to Embark on International Journey
Recent political science graduate earns Critical Language Scholarship to study Russian in Kyrgyzstan and Fulbright grant to teach English in Spain.
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Southwestern Student, Alumna Selected for 2024–2025 Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Leora Ammerman ’24 and Sierra Rupp ’23 selected for English Teaching Assistant Program in Spain; Ella Stewart ’24 named an alternate.
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Alumna Illuminates the Magic of Disney World
Jaime Hotaling ’23 recounts her transformative journey from SU to Disney.
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Southwestern Announces Adam Winkler as the 2024 Commencement Speaker
In May, Southwestern University will welcome Adam Winkler ’04 as the commencement speaker for the graduation ceremony celebrating the class of 2024.
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Unleashing Potential: Mason Biggers’ Commitment to Forging New Paths
Alumnus reflects on his journey of resilience, creativity, and making an impact.
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Alumni Spotlight: Mary Medley ’74
Board of Trustees member Mary Medley ’74 recalls her time at Southwestern.
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A Call to Justice
Distinguished Professional Award winner Lt. Col. Jennifer Dunning Venghaus ’00 serves her community, her profession, and her country.
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From the Stage to the Courtroom
An alumna advocates for women, giving back, and making a lasting impact.
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Navigating the Intersection of Art, History, and Preservation
An alumna’s journey from student to architectural conservator and historian.
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Video: From Southwestern to Community Leader
Emily Calderón Galdeano ’99 shares insights on her Southwestern experience and the impact of Southwestern’s Hispanic-serving institution designation.
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Exploring Legacy, Learning, and Reflection Through Filmmaking
An alumna’s journey from student to documentary filmmaker to assistant professor.
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Advocates for Change and Community Service
Two alumnae co-found a social purpose company in San Antonio.
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Cultivating a Global Perspective
Recent alumna will pursue a dual degree master’s program at world-renowned institutions.
