Fostering a liberal arts community whose values and actions encourage contributions toward the well-being of humanity has been the core purpose of Southwestern University for nearly two centuries.
The founders of Southwestern’s four root institutions understood the importance of higher education in enriching the lives of Texans both culturally and economically and that the development of citizens and future leaders on a new frontier must be rooted in the wisdom of the ages while being nourished with new ideas.
Thanks to the many years of support from alumni and friends, today’s Southwestern students are making impacts at home and abroad that would be unimaginable to our founders.
But we are just getting started.
We are creating a campus experience for the future, inspired by a nearly 200-year commitment to the liberal arts by the first university in Texas. We will build on that rich history as beloved landmarks receive new life and new places are made to live, learn and discover.
Be a part of our evolution.
Southwestern prides itself on a unique liberal arts and sciences education with distinctive curricular and co-curricular programs that prepare its students for global opportunities. Your generosity allows our students to learn from award-winning professors, participate in high-impact, transformative experiences, and excel in a challenging but engaging environment.
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Advancing the work of Southwestern’s world-class faculty and academic departments is a cornerstone of the University. With your support, we will attract and retain the best teacher-scholars in the world, provide them with the resources required to advance their fields of study, and equip our students with an exceptional education.
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There is an unmistakable feeling of momentum across our campus. Your gift will fund the numerous projects that lay out the University’s vision for a more sustainable, accessible, and inclusive environment that will foster teaching and learning while preserving the historical integrity of Southwestern.
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Southwestern is a destination like no other. Here, students learn how to think critically and creatively. Make an annual or recurring gift that aligns with the things you value most at Southwestern. Your investment in Southwestern strengthens name recognition, impacts visibility, and adds value to all of our graduates’ degrees.
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