Sociology & Anthropology News
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From the Classroom to the Courtroom: Southwestern University Prepares Students for Successful Careers in Law
Southwestern’s unique approach to a liberal arts education, paired with passionate faculty and small class sizes, has put countless students on a path to success in law.
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Southwestern Students Leslie Gabino Benitez ’27 and Elisa Dierksmeier ’26 Earn Prestigious Gilman Scholarships to Study Abroad
Both students are participating in the International Student Exchange Program, Gabino Benitez in Spain and Dierksmeier in South Korea.
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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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Meet Our World-Class Faculty: Adriana Ponce
A conversation with Assistant Professor of Sociology Adriana Ponce.
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Sociology Major Wins First Place in Nationwide Paper Competition
Elena Clark’s ’24 capstone project won top honors in Alpha Kappa Delta’s prestigious national undergraduate paper competition.
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Meet Our World-Class Faculty: Amanda Hernandez
A conversation with Assistant Professor of Sociology Amanda Hernandez.
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Discovering Southwestern’s Untold History
SCOPE project shines a light on two stories of minority athletes.
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Southwestern Joins International Slavery Study Consortium
Through the Southwestern Racial History Project, faculty and students are sharing their knowledge and expertise with colleagues through the Universities Studying Slavery consortium.
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Southwestern’s First Fully Tenured Black Faculty Member Reggie Byron Will Leave a Legacy of Change and Passion for Research
His experience at Southwestern has been one of a dedicated scholar and faculty member but also of a Southwestern community member who has changed the university in ways that prepare it for a more diverse future.
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Finding Home(s)
For sociology and feminist studies double major Madeline Carrola ’19, the Southwestern Experience has informed her roles at organizations supporting individuals experiencing homelessness.
