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Southwestern lands on Kiplinger’s 2018 “Best College Values” Rankings

Southwestern University is one of 300 colleges and universities to make the list.
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Stories from 2017

Southwestern lands on Kiplinger’s 2018 “Best College Values” Rankings

Southwestern University is one of 300 colleges and universities to make the list.
Happy Holidays, Pirates!

Wishing the entire Southwestern University community a wonderful winter vacation filled with laughter, friends, family, and plenty of holiday joy.
President Burger to Present 5 Elements of Effective Thinking at SXSW EDU® Conference & Festival

SXSW EDU attracts educators with a shared goal of impacting the future of teaching and learning.
Karen Hanson-Flowers ’75, Distinguished Southwestern Service

Karen Hanson-Flowers ’75 is one of those inspiring people whose many accomplishments, successes, and commitments beg the simple question: how does she do it? In addition to her impressive day job as the Senior Vice President of Contract Administration and Human Resources at Alpheus Communications, Hanson-Flowers also finds time to be a member of The Junior League of Houston, to serve on the Board of The Women’s Resource Center of Greater Houston, and also on the Board of Visitors of Southwestern University.
Lawrence Kern ’01, Distinguished Humanitarian

Lawrence Kern ’01 believes the transformative power of artistic expression is something that people of all cognitive and developmental abilities should have access to. Since 2010, he has served as a teaching artist for individuals with disabilities, and is a proud co-founder of A.B.L.E. (Artists Breaking Limits and Expectations) which offers performing arts experiences for individuals with developmental differences. With each performance, these young actors develop a new depth of emotional understanding, new carefulness and confidence in their verbal communication, new belief in their ability to have an impact on other people, and a new belief that they have something valuable to say in the world.
Stephen Foster ’09, Distinguished Young Alumnus

With all that Stephen Foster ’09 has accomplished since his graduation from Southwestern University just eight years ago, it’s clear he is a talented computer scientist. But what is most remarkable about Dr. Foster, is his passion for sharing those talents with the next generation of coders.
Cile Spelce Elley ’91, Distinguished Professional

For 25 years, Cile Spelce Elley ’91 has carefully assessed people, culture, and information as an award-winning journalist and documentarian. She began her career as a Cub reporter before working her way up to become a star on-camera field reporter, and then a major-market TV news anchor. Since co-founding her own media company, Elley has created, written, produced real-life stories for all types of media, including the nationally-acclaimed documentary television series Friday Night Tykes, currently in its fourth season.
Dr. Traci Giuliano, Ms. Homecoming

For the past 23 years, Traci Giuliano has held the title of Professor of Psychology at Southwestern University. But in truth, she is so much more than a professor to her students. Mentor, supporter, confidant, counselor, friend—all of these words are used to describe her.
Robert H. Simpson ’32, Medal of Honor

With his pioneering efforts into hurricane research, meteorologist Robert “Bob” Simpson ’32 did more than earn a place in history. His legacy is an ongoing one that still impacts the way storms are tracked and categorized. Dr. Simpson is the co-founder of the Saffir–Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale, with its well-known one through five categories. He was also instrumental in the advancement of surge forecasting models to issue urgent warnings that have saved hundreds of lives through the years, and continue to do so today.
President Edward Burger Featured in Houston Chronicle

President Burger shares his vision for education and Southwestern in an interview with the Houston Chronicle
A Meaningful Southwestern Tradition: The President’s Table Dinner

This unique tradition has become a rite of passage for SU seniors.
Southwestern’s New Logo: Focused on the Future While Honoring the Past

Southwestern’s updated logo introduced as part of a full identity rebranding effort.
The Student-Athlete Experience

Will Cates ’16 prioritizes academics and baseball.
Sustainability Begins with “SU”

Evidence of the school’s eco-minded efforts are visible in every corner of campus, from the solar panels on Heather Hall to the water bottle refill stations, rainwater collection barrels, single stream recycling, and much more.
Chelsey Clammer, SU ‘05, Releases New Book, Circadian, Winner of the Red Hen Press Nonfiction Manuscript Award

“I take a different approach to storytelling, and I wouldn’t be where I am today if it weren’t for the critical thinking skills I learned at Southwestern.” - Chelsey Clammer ’05
Noor Tagouri, a first-generation Libyan American, Journalist and Activist to Present Breaking Barriers Through Storytelling at Southwestern

Noor’s presentation, Breaking Barriers Through Storytelling, shares a universally powerful message of acceptance and embracing individuality in a multicultural society.
Southwestern President Announces 2017 Thinking Symposium Speakers

Annual symposium brings alumni, powerful leaders to campus.
Southwestern to Celebrate Charline & Red McCombs with a Joint Birthday Celebration on Campus October 12

Red McCombs, the larger than life Texas businessman, philanthropist and sports enthusiast turns 90 this month.
Saturday Night Live Internship Leads to Position as Production Assistant for Southwestern Alum

Hailee Williams, SU ’17, describes New York Arts Program internship as an “amazing experience.”
Gilman Scholarship Winner Studying Abroad in Morocco

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Winner Dakota Cortez,’19, studying Migration and Transnational Identity in Morocco.
Dubai Summer Internship for Tech Startup Provides Memorable Experience

Aiden Steinle, SU ’20, interned for tech startup Wandafi in Dubai over the summer
SU Professor Mark Bottorff Traveled to Wyoming to Experience “Sublime, Metaphysical” Total Solar Eclipse

The recent total solar eclipse generated plenty of excitement across the entire country, but for Bottorff the event was much more than an excuse to wear funny glasses.
Paideia Connections 2017

Engaging Scholarly Conversations
Southwestern’s 2017 Borderlands Symposium on Contemporary Borderlands Culture and Literature to Feature Award-Winning Educator and Author Dr. Norma Elia Cantú

Southwestern to host second annual Borderlands Symposium Thursday, Sept. 28th.
Southwestern University Ranks in Top 100 Best National Liberal Arts Colleges

Southwestern University ranks among the 100 Best National Liberal Arts Colleges and Number 5 Best College for Veterans by U.S. News and World Report