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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 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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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 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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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 Partners with Durham University to Provide Master’s Degree Pathways in the United Kingdom
With Southwestern University’s newest articulation agreement, students will soon have the opportunity to pursue master’s degrees at England’s Durham University.
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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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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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Southwestern University Provides Gateway to Opportunity Amid Evolving Higher Education Landscape
As perspectives surrounding higher education shift, Southwestern University is doubling down on the impact and value of a liberal arts education.
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Southwestern University Announces $500,000 Challenge Match to Bring Multi-Purpose Sports Complex Fundraising Closer to Completion
Trustee Brent Austin has encouraged the Southwestern community to match his $500,000 gift and push the University closer to reaching its fundraising goal for the new facility.
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Video: Learning Through Leadership at Southwestern
Recent graduate Madison Vela ’25 reflects on how the leadership experience that she gained at Southwestern shaped her as a person.
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“SU is Family” | Dugan Sexton ’25 Reflects on his Southwestern Experience
Recent graduate Dugan Sexton ’25 shares his personal experience building relationships and embracing Paideia during his four years at Southwestern University.
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Student-Athlete Ventures into the Sports Industry
Alex Cannata ’24 shares his experience working for a baseball glove startup.
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Celebrating 50 Years of Title IX at Southwestern
Fifty years ago, Title IX was signed into law. The landmark legislation transformed women’s athletics. We look back at our history and pioneers as we continue to strive for equity in all we do.
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Pirate Athletics Featured on KXAN
Southwestern Pirates becomes the first DIII institution to partner with a NFT platform and marketplace.
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Pirate Confidential: Terrenee Knight ’07 Reflects on Her Southwestern Experience
Amazing opportunities and an expansive support network were hallmarks of Terrenee Knight’s experience at Southwestern from 2003-2007.
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Southwestern University’s Department of Intercollegiate Athletics Partners with NFT Platform and Marketplace Legacy League
This partnership, which allows for the development and sale of digital sports collectibles, is the first of its kind for a DIII institution.
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Getting to Know SU Staff: Doug Ross
The associate director of athletics for compliance reflects on his career as an athlete and coach . . . and what comes next.
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The Pirates Set Sail under New Flags: SU’s New Athletics Brand
Rebrand boldly declares Texas’s first university is home to the Pirates.
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Putting the “Team” in “I”
Kinesiology major Sophia Kennedy ’21 defies gravity and demonstrates the importance of finding a support system in athletics and beyond.
