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Southwestern University Celebrates Opening of Dorothy Perry White Welcome Center
Loaded with all the latest amenities, the new Dorothy Perry White Welcome Center is ready to serve the current Southwestern community and greet the next generation of Pirates.
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Southwestern University Celebrates Opening of Dorothy Perry White Welcome Center
Loaded with all the latest amenities, the new Dorothy Perry White Welcome Center is ready to serve the current Southwestern community and greet the next generation of Pirates.
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Southwestern University Unveils Two New, State-of-the-Art Residence Halls
As part of the University’s $120 million investment in the student experience, Southwestern officially opened two brand new, state-of-the-art residence halls prior to the start of the Spring 2026 semester.
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Video: First Residents of Jessie Daniel Ames Hall and Ella Sedwick Hall Move In
Before classes began, students assigned to Southwestern’s two newest residence halls got to see their new digs for the first time on move-in day.
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Video: Southwestern Students Explore The Bullock Museum
Under the guidance of Professor Josh Long, students participated in a Texas History class excursion.
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Pirates for Pride
LGBTQIA+ student organization fosters support and an inclusive environment at Southwestern.
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Watch: Cliff Rappelling and Kayaking on Lake Georgetown
Southwestern seniors enjoy one last outdoor adventure on Lake Georgetown.
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Video: Kayaking with the Outdoor Adventure Program
Check out this video and photo gallery from the Outdoor Adventure Program’s recent trip to the San Marcos River.
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Sights and Sounds of SUnity Day: Sept. 13, 2022
Sept. 13, the entire SU community came together to build community during SUnity Day.
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A Safe Space to Be
The Trans and Gender Non-Conforming Support Group offers a safe space for students to share and explore their gender identity.
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Scholarship, Service, and Sisterhood
The Upsilon Alpha chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Incorporated®, continues the rich legacy of the nation’s first historically Black sorority.
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Sights and Sounds of SUnity Day: Feb. 23, 2022
Feb. 23, the entire SU community came together to build community during the inaugural SUnity Day.
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Students and Staff Honored for Leadership
Southwestern recognizes students and staff for exemplary campus organization leadership and advising.
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Walk towards Your Discomfort
Read the remarks of Phi Beta Kappa speaker Ethan Iverson ’21 to the class of 2021.
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Southwestern: A Pirate’s Guiding Light Amidst Unknown Waters
Read the remarks of Phi Beta Kappa speaker Justin McCormack ’20 to the class of 2020.
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The Southwestern University Bucket List
SU offers a host of educational, professional, and recreational events and activities throughout the year.
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A Close-Knit Community
Faculty, staff, and STEM majors crocheted together virtually all year, culminating in an on-campus exhibit and a new student organization.
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Southwestern University Earns Its Fourth Tree Campus Higher Education® Recognition
The honor is awarded by the Arbor Day Foundation.
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Debunking Your Misconceptions about College
Wondering what college is really like? Get the inside scoop from an SU senior.
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A Choir That Strikes Accord
Members of the Southwestern University Singers share why finding community in the stress-free and accessible choir is a highlight of their Southwestern experience.
