After graduating in December, financial economics major Kaleb Knighten ’25 headed to New York City to begin his role in the financial services firm’s Fixed Income Electronic Trading Desk.
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The consortium of liberal arts institutions honored Southwestern for its initiative to subsidize fraternity and sorority new member fees for students with financial need.
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Using valuable skills learned at Southwestern, Campbell Duffy ’22, Olivia McCain ’22, and Lilly Percifield ’22 have transformed a hobby into a profitable podcast that garners a worldwide audience of up to 25,000 listeners a month.
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In her 24th year at Southwestern, Dr. Alicia Moore has been promoted to Professor of Education, cementing her place in University history.
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Kinesiology major Angela Escobar ’27 spent her fall teaching students as an assistant soccer coach through an organization hosted by Austin FC’s nonprofit foundation.
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From produce to packaged products, Pirate Dining’s emphasis on utilizing locally-sourced options highlights Southwestern University’s commitment to sustainability and supporting local businesses.
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Southwestern University’s newest student organization aims to help students learn conversational Spanish through watching and discussing popular films.
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As an Institutional Consulting Analyst, Philip Moffatt ’20 has built a successful career in wealth management on the foundation of his Southwestern Experience.
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The names of 1902 graduate and civil rights activist Jessie Daniel Ames and beloved campus icon Ella Sedwick will soon adorn the two new residence halls opening on campus this winter.
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Hosted by the Office of Public Engagement, the Community Partner Fair works to connect Southwestern students, faculty, and staff with local community-centering organizations.
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After graduating in December, financial economics major Kaleb Knighten ’25 headed to New York City to begin his role in the financial services firm’s Fixed Income Electronic Trading Desk.
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The consortium of liberal arts institutions honored Southwestern for its initiative to subsidize fraternity and sorority new member fees for students with financial need.
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Using valuable skills learned at Southwestern, Campbell Duffy ’22, Olivia McCain ’22, and Lilly Percifield ’22 have transformed a hobby into a profitable podcast that garners a worldwide audience of up to 25,000 listeners a month.
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In her 24th year at Southwestern, Dr. Alicia Moore has been promoted to Professor of Education, cementing her place in University history.
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Kinesiology major Angela Escobar ’27 spent her fall teaching students as an assistant soccer coach through an organization hosted by Austin FC’s nonprofit foundation.
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From produce to packaged products, Pirate Dining’s emphasis on utilizing locally-sourced options highlights Southwestern University’s commitment to sustainability and supporting local businesses.
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Southwestern University’s newest student organization aims to help students learn conversational Spanish through watching and discussing popular films.
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As an Institutional Consulting Analyst, Philip Moffatt ’20 has built a successful career in wealth management on the foundation of his Southwestern Experience.
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The names of 1902 graduate and civil rights activist Jessie Daniel Ames and beloved campus icon Ella Sedwick will soon adorn the two new residence halls opening on campus this winter.
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Hosted by the Office of Public Engagement, the Community Partner Fair works to connect Southwestern students, faculty, and staff with local community-centering organizations.
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After graduating in December, financial economics major Kaleb Knighten ’25 headed to New York City to begin his role in the financial services firm’s Fixed Income Electronic Trading Desk.
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The consortium of liberal arts institutions honored Southwestern for its initiative to subsidize fraternity and sorority new member fees for students with financial need.
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Using valuable skills learned at Southwestern, Campbell Duffy ’22, Olivia McCain ’22, and Lilly Percifield ’22 have transformed a hobby into a profitable podcast that garners a worldwide audience of up to 25,000 listeners a month.
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In her 24th year at Southwestern, Dr. Alicia Moore has been promoted to Professor of Education, cementing her place in University history.
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Kinesiology major Angela Escobar ’27 spent her fall teaching students as an assistant soccer coach through an organization hosted by Austin FC’s nonprofit foundation.
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From produce to packaged products, Pirate Dining’s emphasis on utilizing locally-sourced options highlights Southwestern University’s commitment to sustainability and supporting local businesses.
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Southwestern University’s newest student organization aims to help students learn conversational Spanish through watching and discussing popular films.
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As an Institutional Consulting Analyst, Philip Moffatt ’20 has built a successful career in wealth management on the foundation of his Southwestern Experience.
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The names of 1902 graduate and civil rights activist Jessie Daniel Ames and beloved campus icon Ella Sedwick will soon adorn the two new residence halls opening on campus this winter.
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Hosted by the Office of Public Engagement, the Community Partner Fair works to connect Southwestern students, faculty, and staff with local community-centering organizations.
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After graduating in December, financial economics major Kaleb Knighten ’25 headed to New York City to begin his role in the financial services firm’s Fixed Income Electronic Trading Desk.
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The consortium of liberal arts institutions honored Southwestern for its initiative to subsidize fraternity and sorority new member fees for students with financial need.
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Using valuable skills learned at Southwestern, Campbell Duffy ’22, Olivia McCain ’22, and Lilly Percifield ’22 have transformed a hobby into a profitable podcast that garners a worldwide audience of up to 25,000 listeners a month.
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In her 24th year at Southwestern, Dr. Alicia Moore has been promoted to Professor of Education, cementing her place in University history.
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Kinesiology major Angela Escobar ’27 spent her fall teaching students as an assistant soccer coach through an organization hosted by Austin FC’s nonprofit foundation.
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From produce to packaged products, Pirate Dining’s emphasis on utilizing locally-sourced options highlights Southwestern University’s commitment to sustainability and supporting local businesses.
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Southwestern University’s newest student organization aims to help students learn conversational Spanish through watching and discussing popular films.
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As an Institutional Consulting Analyst, Philip Moffatt ’20 has built a successful career in wealth management on the foundation of his Southwestern Experience.
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The names of 1902 graduate and civil rights activist Jessie Daniel Ames and beloved campus icon Ella Sedwick will soon adorn the two new residence halls opening on campus this winter.
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Hosted by the Office of Public Engagement, the Community Partner Fair works to connect Southwestern students, faculty, and staff with local community-centering organizations.
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After graduating in December, financial economics major Kaleb Knighten ’25 headed to New York City to begin his role in the financial services firm’s Fixed Income Electronic Trading Desk.
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The consortium of liberal arts institutions honored Southwestern for its initiative to subsidize fraternity and sorority new member fees for students with financial need.
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Using valuable skills learned at Southwestern, Campbell Duffy ’22, Olivia McCain ’22, and Lilly Percifield ’22 have transformed a hobby into a profitable podcast that garners a worldwide audience of up to 25,000 listeners a month.
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In her 24th year at Southwestern, Dr. Alicia Moore has been promoted to Professor of Education, cementing her place in University history.
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From produce to packaged products, Pirate Dining’s emphasis on utilizing locally-sourced options highlights Southwestern University’s commitment to sustainability and supporting local businesses.
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As an Institutional Consulting Analyst, Philip Moffatt ’20 has built a successful career in wealth management on the foundation of his Southwestern Experience.
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The names of 1902 graduate and civil rights activist Jessie Daniel Ames and beloved campus icon Ella Sedwick will soon adorn the two new residence halls opening on campus this winter.
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Hosted by the Office of Public Engagement, the Community Partner Fair works to connect Southwestern students, faculty, and staff with local community-centering organizations.
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Homecoming is alive and well at Southwestern, 116 years after the University invented the tradition.
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In WalletHub’s annual ranking of primarily undergraduate institutions, Southwestern University was honored as best in Texas and #41 in the nation.
more informationSouthwestern’s Office of Public Engagement helps you connect classroom learning and scholarship with community priorities. Together with local partners, we build projects that create real, shared benefit.
Public engagement is sustained, two-way collaboration between Southwestern and our communities. It values shared expertise and produces outcomes that matter—on campus and beyond.
Examples:
The Paths to Public Engagement show six ways to use your time and talents to work toward a better world. The pathways were developed at Stanford’s Haas Center for Public Service and adapted for Southwestern. You might find your calling in one path or, more likely, combine a few as you work with community partners to create real, lasting change.
Watch the short video overview, then explore the six paths below to see where your interests fit.
What it is: Educating and organizing for policy or cultural change.
Great if you’re: Energized by campaigns, coalitions, and public voice.
What it is: Courses or research that address community-defined needs.
Great if you’re: Curious, collaborative, and project-oriented.
What it is: Mobilizing money, time, and networks for public good.
Great if you’re: A connector who likes leveraging resources.
What it is: Working inside processes that shape public decisions.
Great if you’re: Systems-minded and civically engaged.
What it is: Using business tools to tackle social or environmental problems.
Great if you’re: Idea-driven and prototype-oriented.
If you’re ready to take part in public engagement at Southwestern, here are some first steps.
Manda connects people and projects-supporting students, faculty, staff, and partners to co-create equitable, community-centered work. Her background spans AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and university programs focused on leadership and dialogue.
The Office of Public Engagement’s mission at Southwestern is to foster a publicly engaged campus and co-create with Georgetown communities and beyond. Our aim is to work together to promote the public good, advance social justice, and embrace civic responsibility. Fill out a form below to help us gauge your interest in ongoing opportunities on campus and in the community!
