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How an Ask for Help Led to an Internship on Capitol Hill
By embracing the support system on campus and the resources available through Southwestern’s liberal arts education, first-generation student Fernando Cruz-Rivera ’26 has put himself on track to a successful career in government.
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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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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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Southwestern Mentoring Program Aims to Make a Positive Impact on Local Georgetown Elementary School Students
The newly-created Southwestern Mentoring Program pairs Southwestern University students with elementary students at two Georgetown ISD schools to serve as mentors, tutors, and friends.
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Video: Turning Internships into Opportunities at Dell Technologies
After two summers participating in Dell’s tech services and sales internship, R’Yani Vaughn ’24 is set to begin a full-time job as an Inside Product Specialist this spring.
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Video: Internship Builds More Than Just Theatre Sets
A trio of Southwestern University students recently participated in Magnolia Theatre’s set building internship, where they learned more than just painting and woodworking.
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Video: Biology Major Spends Summer “Leading Medicine” at Houston Methodist Hospital
Sean Lade ’25 studied alongside world-class researchers during the intensive Summer Undergraduate Research Internship program at Houston Methodist Hospital.
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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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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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Southwestern Students Experience Paris Olympics Up Close During Summer Study Abroad Program
Eleven students spent four weeks in Paris studying sport, physiology, and culture during the Summer Olympic Games.
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Video: Gaining Fulfillment through Internship at Grand Living
Kinesiology major Abi Walker ’25 spent her summer teaching fitness classes to senior citizens through an internship at Grand Living.
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Video: Southwestern Healthcare Leaders of Tomorrow Intern at Houston Methodist
Shay Bangert ’27 used skills learned at Southwestern during his 10-week paid internship at the prestigious Houston Methodist Academic Institute.
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Video: Interning with Passion at the Ride On Center for Kids
Spurred by her affection for horses, Gabby Guinn ’25 gives back to the community as an intern at the Ride On Center for Kids (ROCK).
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Video: The Power of Healing Through an Internship at Art Spark Texas
Lila Milam-Kast ’25 has experienced healing through giving back to her community during an internship at Art Spark Texas.
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Three Southwestern Students Earn Gilman Scholarships to Study Abroad
Sophia Trifilio ’25, Addison Gifford ’26, and Wafa Bhayani ’25 to continue their education around the world in 2024.
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Student Imagination and Ingenuity Shine at 2024 King Creativity Symposium
Nineteen students participate in seven thought-provoking projects funded by King Creativity Fund grants.
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Video: Williamson County Juvenile Services Internship
Andrew Cutting ’24 spent his senior year serving as a positive role model and mentor during his internship with Williamson County Juvenile Services.
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Southwestern Students Summit Mount Kilimanjaro
In January 2024, Southwestern’s Outdoor Adventure Program took students on the adventure of a lifetime: a journey to Tanzania to climb the tallest mountain in Africa.
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Southwestern Offers Students Once-In-A-Lifetime Opportunities
Discover the thrill of exploration through the Outdoor Adventure Program.
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Community Engaged Learning with Annie Purl Elementary School
Follow along as local elementary school students enjoy a campus tour and conduct science experiments with the Chemistry Department.
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Video: Explore the Austin Opera
A group of students traveled to Austin, TX, to attend an opera performance.
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Video: Why Internships Matter
Karim Clarke ’26 shares his eye-opening Houston Methodist Research Institute internship journey.
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Southwestern Student Conducts Insect Biodiversity Research in Gunnison, Colorado
Learn more about Cooper Philips’ research on insect biodiversity.
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Video: Training AI in Minecraft
Learn more about this collaborative student-faculty SCOPE project.
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