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Stories from 2024
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Photo Gallery: Southwestern University Celebrates December Graduation Ceremony
Southwestern University recognized the achievements of the Class of 2024’s winter graduates at the December Graduation Ceremony.
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SURF Program Ushers in New Wave of Student-Faculty Research at Southwestern University
Applications are now open for the summer Southwestern Undergraduate Research with Faculty (SURF) program, offering students the opportunity to conduct paid, full-time research and creative works alongside faculty members.
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Video: Alumna Serving Up “Cupfuls of Joy” as Owner of Jeremiah’s Italian Ice
When launching her small business, economics and business major Allison Stubbs ’14 utilized critical skills learned during her time at Southwestern.
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Decoding Large Language Models: How AI Understands and Generates Language
In the second episode of a two-part video series on AI, Southwestern University Associate Professor of Computer Science Jacob Schrum explains how large language models like ChatGPT convert data to text, and the critical role that humans play in ensuring information is accurate.
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Southwestern Alumni Combine Passions for Art and Science as Professional Medical Illustrators
Jenna Foster ’12 and Lauren Muskara ’21 have embraced Southwestern’s Paideia philosophy in their professional careers, blending their skills in art and science as medical illustrators.
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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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From Neurons to Networks: The Origins and Science of AI
A leading expert on AI, Southwestern University Associate Professor of Computer Science Jacob Schrum shares the fascinating history behind artificial intelligence and the science behind how these systems work in the first of a two-part video series.
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Southwestern University Named One of the Nation’s Top 50 Green Colleges by The Princeton Review
Ranked in the top 50 for the third consecutive year, Southwestern is the only university in Texas to be included on the 2025 list.
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Professor of Psychology Fay Guarraci Featured by American Psychological Foundation
Guarraci was recently the focus of the American Psychological Foundation’s “Where in the World is APF” series.
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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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Southwestern University Names Bill Kriesel as Permanent Head Football Coach
Following a strong start to the 2024 season as interim head football coach, Southwestern University has named Bill Kriesel as the permanent head coach of the Pirates football program.
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Big Screen Dreams: Alumna Shines in Film Festivals from Coast to Coast
Foolhardy Love, a short film starring and associate produced by Gabriella Gonzalez Biziou ’12 has been earning rave reviews at film festivals across the country.
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Southwestern Athletics & Ascension Texas Enter into Three-Year Agreement
Southwestern University’s Athletic Department and Ascension Texas announced a three-year agreement extending from 2024-2027.
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Southwestern University Featured in WalletHub’s 2025 Best Colleges & Universities Rankings
Out of more than 800 colleges and universities analyzed, WalletHub ranked Southwestern #5 in the state of Texas, #33 in the south, and #165 in the nation.
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Upcoming On-Campus Documentary Screening a Testament to the Special Relationship Between Southwestern University and ROCK
A renewed bond between Southwestern and the Ride On Center for Kids (ROCK) has sparked meaningful connections across the two organizations… and a documentary screening coming soon to campus.
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Video: Southwestern Celebrates Homecoming Weekend
Pirates of all ages returned to campus in late October to celebrate the time-honored Southwestern tradition of Homecoming!
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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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Southwestern Volleyball Team Continues Red-Hot Start to the Season
Pirates enter week eight ranked #14 in the nation and tied atop the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference standings with a 17-2 record.
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Javier Jara ’09 Wows Audiences with Inspiring Latin American Stories Told Through Music
Jara’s “Our Rhythm, Our Voices” transforms the real-life stories of a dozen Latin American immigrants into a moving musical performance that recently headlined Austin’s iconic Long Center.
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Behind the Artifact: Rostros y Almas
Hear the inspirational stories of five Latina women who were featured in the Rostros y Almas / Faces and Souls photography exhibit at Southwestern University in 1992.
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Amiel Padayhag ’20 Reflects on Her Experience Participating in the Fulbright U.S. Student Program in the Philippines
Anthropology and feminist studies alumna Amiel Padayhag ’20 earned a 2023-2024 Fulbright U.S. Student Program Award to conduct anthropological research in the Philippines. Explore her first-hand account of the experience below.
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Video: Explore Canyon Lake Gorge with Southwestern Outdoor Adventure
Follow along as a group of Southwestern students explores ancient fossils, cretaceous limestone, and even dinosaur footprints at the Canyon Lake Gorge.
