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My Summer in New Mexico

While other students are enjoying the pool this summer, Courtney King ’20 headed to New Mexico to hone her event planning skills with an internship at Floriography Flowers.
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My Summer in New Mexico

While other students are enjoying the pool this summer, Courtney King ’20 headed to New Mexico to hone her event planning skills with an internship at Floriography Flowers.
Psychology Professor and SU Alumni Research Perceptions of Sexting

Newsweek and Refinery29 write articles highlighting Dr. Traci Giuliano’s new research.
Natalie DeCesare SU ‘19 Honored as a 2018 Newman Civic Fellow

The Newman Civic Fellowship “recognizes and supports community-committed students who have demonstrated an investment in finding solutions for challenges facing communities throughout the country.”
19th Annual Research & Creative Works Symposium

Southwestern University celebrated the work of students and faculty at the 19 th annual Research & Creative Works Symposium on Tuesday, April 10.
Spring Breakaway 2018

Three groups of SU students traveled to communities across the country to engage in direct service and learn about complex social justice issues.
The Opportunity to be President, Captain, and a Pop-Up Book Designer

Emilie Moeller ’18 shares how her time at Southwestern transformed her from a shy Unicorn Handler to a confident sorority president and tennis team captain.
Southwestern Professor of Psychology Dr. Fay Guarraci Led Students in Groundbreaking Research Regarding the Effects of Ketamine on Sexual Behavior in Female Rats

This particular project provided a great experience for students to work in a lab setting, conducting research side-by-side with an expert in the field. What an amazing opportunity for undergraduate students.
My Time Across The Pond

Southwestern senior Parker Rankin details his adventure while studying abroad and completing an internship in London.
SU Student Cameron Henkel ‘21 Wins National Design Contest, Exhibits His Smart Medication Dispenser at CES Conference in Las Vegas

Inspired by his late great-grandmother, Cameron hopes his design will “help people lead independent lives while providing reassurance to their caretakers and loved ones.”
Hands-on Learning

Alumnus Jacob Schrum ’06, Assistant Professor of Computer Science, reflects on his time as a student at SU, what it’s like to be on the other side of the desk, and chimes in with his thoughts on Artificial Intelligence. Spoiler alert: we’re not doomed.
Video: Student Research in Gunnison, Colorado

Learn more about Cooper Philips’ research on insect biodiversity.
Video: Training AI in Minecraft

Learn more about this collaborative student-faculty SCOPE project.

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Video: Magnolia Musical Theatre Internship

Two students traded textbooks for paintbrushes this summer while interning as scenic builders and painters for a theatre production.

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From Stage to Screen: A Student’s Journey into Filmmaking

Theater student juggles the rigors of school and a job on set.
Empowering Students Through Research Opportunities

SCOPE program fosters student-faculty collaboration across disciplines.
23rd Annual Research and Creative Works Symposium

Southwestern Showcases Undergraduate Research and Creativity
Southwestern Receives $1 Million Commitment

The anonymous donation will go to creating more opportunities for first-generation students and securing further donations for the university’s future.
Rare Moments

Transfer student and Sumners Scholar Emily Gilby ’21 shares her experiences working on political campaigns and as a legislative aide.
Computers and Creativity

Anna Krolikowski ’20 sees creativity and story as the common denominators of her English and computer science majors.
Holding Her Ground

Sumners Scholar Breely Peterson’s first job out of college? Working as a deputy press secretary for a congressman in the U.S. House of Representatives.
A World Traveler

Fulbright Scholar Brielle Read ’20 has been traveling the world and making a difference since the tender age of 14.
Capstone in the Time of COVID

A Southwestern senior shares their experience tackling the biggest project of their college career in the midst of a global pandemic.
Southwestern Undergraduate Recognized as 2021–2022 Newman Civic Fellow

Antonio Esparza ’22 is being honored for his commitment to solving public problems.
Southwestern University Again Earns Voter-Friendly Campus Designation

SU has been recognized for the third time for supporting civic education and voter participation.
Of Whales in Research

Physics major Hayden Smith ’20 is studying ocean engineering in hopes of pursuing a career in renewable energy.