The 2026–2031 roadmap aligns academic excellence, career preparation, and institutional priorities around a shared vision for Southwestern’s future.
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Leaders from Southwestern University and the City of Georgetown joined forces on Friday, October 23 to celebrate the official start of construction on the Southwestern University 560 development.
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Southwestern University was chosen from among 1,500 applicants to host a panel at SXSW EDU 2027 in Austin.
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Southwestern has received another recognition as one of the top liberal arts colleges in Texas with Forbes ranking the University #2 in the Lone Star State.
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The home of the Pirates basketball and volleyball programs will receive a series of upgrades to elevate the fan experience and enhance the home court advantage.
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In alignment with Southwestern’s Tactical Plan, the five-year grant will aid the University’s initiatives to increase retention and graduation rates, prepare students to meet the needs of today’s workforce, and modernize academic facilities.
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U.S. News & World Report ranked Southwestern #2 in the state of Texas and #91 in the country on their annual Best National Liberal Arts Colleges List.
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Led by Assistant Professor of Physics August Kohls, a group of students are working to design and construct a low-cost device for quick and reliable disease detection at home.
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SU checked in at #11 on the leading college planning platform’s annual Top 25 Best Southwest Colleges List, marking the seventh consecutive year the University has ranked inside the top 15.
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History major Ethan Sledge ’27 made history by becoming Southwestern’s first-ever member of The Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Now, he is focused on helping establish the organization’s presence on campus through building community.
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Highlighted by nationally-ranked faculty, career services, Greek life, and campus recreation, Southwestern shines as one of the best universities in Texas in The Princeton Review’s annual college guide.
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Looking back on a career that has included leadership roles at JPMorgan Chase, Facebook, Instagram, Birdwell, and now GoDaddy, Clawson credits one thing above all else: the liberal arts education that he received at Southwestern University.
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The 2026–2031 roadmap aligns academic excellence, career preparation, and institutional priorities around a shared vision for Southwestern’s future.
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Leaders from Southwestern University and the City of Georgetown joined forces on Friday, October 23 to celebrate the official start of construction on the Southwestern University 560 development.
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Southwestern University was chosen from among 1,500 applicants to host a panel at SXSW EDU 2027 in Austin.
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Southwestern has received another recognition as one of the top liberal arts colleges in Texas with Forbes ranking the University #2 in the Lone Star State.
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The home of the Pirates basketball and volleyball programs will receive a series of upgrades to elevate the fan experience and enhance the home court advantage.
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In alignment with Southwestern’s Tactical Plan, the five-year grant will aid the University’s initiatives to increase retention and graduation rates, prepare students to meet the needs of today’s workforce, and modernize academic facilities.
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U.S. News & World Report ranked Southwestern #2 in the state of Texas and #91 in the country on their annual Best National Liberal Arts Colleges List.
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Led by Assistant Professor of Physics August Kohls, a group of students are working to design and construct a low-cost device for quick and reliable disease detection at home.
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SU checked in at #11 on the leading college planning platform’s annual Top 25 Best Southwest Colleges List, marking the seventh consecutive year the University has ranked inside the top 15.
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History major Ethan Sledge ’27 made history by becoming Southwestern’s first-ever member of The Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Now, he is focused on helping establish the organization’s presence on campus through building community.
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Highlighted by nationally-ranked faculty, career services, Greek life, and campus recreation, Southwestern shines as one of the best universities in Texas in The Princeton Review’s annual college guide.
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Looking back on a career that has included leadership roles at JPMorgan Chase, Facebook, Instagram, Birdwell, and now GoDaddy, Clawson credits one thing above all else: the liberal arts education that he received at Southwestern University.
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The 2026–2031 roadmap aligns academic excellence, career preparation, and institutional priorities around a shared vision for Southwestern’s future.
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Leaders from Southwestern University and the City of Georgetown joined forces on Friday, October 23 to celebrate the official start of construction on the Southwestern University 560 development.
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Southwestern University was chosen from among 1,500 applicants to host a panel at SXSW EDU 2027 in Austin.
more information
Southwestern has received another recognition as one of the top liberal arts colleges in Texas with Forbes ranking the University #2 in the Lone Star State.
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The home of the Pirates basketball and volleyball programs will receive a series of upgrades to elevate the fan experience and enhance the home court advantage.
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In alignment with Southwestern’s Tactical Plan, the five-year grant will aid the University’s initiatives to increase retention and graduation rates, prepare students to meet the needs of today’s workforce, and modernize academic facilities.
more information
U.S. News & World Report ranked Southwestern #2 in the state of Texas and #91 in the country on their annual Best National Liberal Arts Colleges List.
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Led by Assistant Professor of Physics August Kohls, a group of students are working to design and construct a low-cost device for quick and reliable disease detection at home.
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SU checked in at #11 on the leading college planning platform’s annual Top 25 Best Southwest Colleges List, marking the seventh consecutive year the University has ranked inside the top 15.
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History major Ethan Sledge ’27 made history by becoming Southwestern’s first-ever member of The Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Now, he is focused on helping establish the organization’s presence on campus through building community.
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Highlighted by nationally-ranked faculty, career services, Greek life, and campus recreation, Southwestern shines as one of the best universities in Texas in The Princeton Review’s annual college guide.
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Looking back on a career that has included leadership roles at JPMorgan Chase, Facebook, Instagram, Birdwell, and now GoDaddy, Clawson credits one thing above all else: the liberal arts education that he received at Southwestern University.
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The 2026–2031 roadmap aligns academic excellence, career preparation, and institutional priorities around a shared vision for Southwestern’s future.
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Leaders from Southwestern University and the City of Georgetown joined forces on Friday, October 23 to celebrate the official start of construction on the Southwestern University 560 development.
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Southwestern University was chosen from among 1,500 applicants to host a panel at SXSW EDU 2027 in Austin.
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Southwestern has received another recognition as one of the top liberal arts colleges in Texas with Forbes ranking the University #2 in the Lone Star State.
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The home of the Pirates basketball and volleyball programs will receive a series of upgrades to elevate the fan experience and enhance the home court advantage.
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In alignment with Southwestern’s Tactical Plan, the five-year grant will aid the University’s initiatives to increase retention and graduation rates, prepare students to meet the needs of today’s workforce, and modernize academic facilities.
more information
U.S. News & World Report ranked Southwestern #2 in the state of Texas and #91 in the country on their annual Best National Liberal Arts Colleges List.
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Led by Assistant Professor of Physics August Kohls, a group of students are working to design and construct a low-cost device for quick and reliable disease detection at home.
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SU checked in at #11 on the leading college planning platform’s annual Top 25 Best Southwest Colleges List, marking the seventh consecutive year the University has ranked inside the top 15.
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History major Ethan Sledge ’27 made history by becoming Southwestern’s first-ever member of The Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Now, he is focused on helping establish the organization’s presence on campus through building community.
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Highlighted by nationally-ranked faculty, career services, Greek life, and campus recreation, Southwestern shines as one of the best universities in Texas in The Princeton Review’s annual college guide.
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Looking back on a career that has included leadership roles at JPMorgan Chase, Facebook, Instagram, Birdwell, and now GoDaddy, Clawson credits one thing above all else: the liberal arts education that he received at Southwestern University.
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The 2026–2031 roadmap aligns academic excellence, career preparation, and institutional priorities around a shared vision for Southwestern’s future.
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Leaders from Southwestern University and the City of Georgetown joined forces on Friday, October 23 to celebrate the official start of construction on the Southwestern University 560 development.
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Southwestern University was chosen from among 1,500 applicants to host a panel at SXSW EDU 2027 in Austin.
more information
Southwestern has received another recognition as one of the top liberal arts colleges in Texas with Forbes ranking the University #2 in the Lone Star State.
more information
The home of the Pirates basketball and volleyball programs will receive a series of upgrades to elevate the fan experience and enhance the home court advantage.
more information
In alignment with Southwestern’s Tactical Plan, the five-year grant will aid the University’s initiatives to increase retention and graduation rates, prepare students to meet the needs of today’s workforce, and modernize academic facilities.
more information
U.S. News & World Report ranked Southwestern #2 in the state of Texas and #91 in the country on their annual Best National Liberal Arts Colleges List.
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Led by Assistant Professor of Physics August Kohls, a group of students are working to design and construct a low-cost device for quick and reliable disease detection at home.
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SU checked in at #11 on the leading college planning platform’s annual Top 25 Best Southwest Colleges List, marking the seventh consecutive year the University has ranked inside the top 15.
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Highlighted by nationally-ranked faculty, career services, Greek life, and campus recreation, Southwestern shines as one of the best universities in Texas in The Princeton Review’s annual college guide.
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Looking back on a career that has included leadership roles at JPMorgan Chase, Facebook, Instagram, Birdwell, and now GoDaddy, Clawson credits one thing above all else: the liberal arts education that he received at Southwestern University.
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This summer, psychology majors Ingrid Buchwald ’27 and Julia Marshall ’27 worked to validate a parental effort scale developed by Professor of Psychology Carin Perilloux.
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.
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The Paths to Public Engagement show six ways to use your time and talents to work toward a better world. The paths 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.
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. Get in touch!
