Southwestern students move into Jessie Daniel Ames Hall

Sol Arce, left, hugs her freshman grandson Jonas Aguiar of San Antonio as he moves into Jessie Daniel Ames Hall on Saturday, August 15, 2026 during freshmen move-in day at Southwestern University. Jessie Daniel Ames Hall opened to students in January. The approximately 1400 students will begin their classes on August 24th. Photo by Andy Sharp

Isabella Dragon, from the Woodlands north of Houston, moves into Jessie Daniel Ames Hall during freshmen move-in day at Southwestern University on Saturday, August 15, 2026. Isabella will be a member of the track team.

Jackson Gallagher, a freshman football team member from College Station, helps other freshmen move into Jessie Daniel Ames Hall during freshmen move-in day at Southwestern University on Saturday, August 15, 2026. The school's football team was in place to help parents and new students move into their rooms. Jessie Daniel Ames Hall opened to students in January.

Joshua Hopkins, a freshman member of the football team from John’s Creek, Georgia, helps other freshmen students move into Jessie Daniel Ames Hall during freshmen move-in day at Southwestern University on Saturday, August 15, 2026. Members of the Southwestern football team were on hand to help.

Morgan Turner of Houston moves into Jessie Daniel Ames Hall during freshmen move-in day at Southwestern University on Saturday, August 15, 2026.

Hazel Stamatis, from Weatherford, Texas, moves into Jessie Daniel Ames Hall during freshmen move-in day at Southwestern University on Saturday, August 15, 2026.

Christian Murray, a sophomore member of the football team, totes a chair for a new student into Jessie Daniel Ames Hall during freshmen move-in day at Southwestern University on Saturday, August 15, 2026.