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This map outlines the boundaries of the Southwestern University Public Utility District, with the development first phase of the SU 560 plan highlighted in red.

This map outlines the boundaries of the Southwestern University Public Utility District, with the development first phase of the SU 560 plan highlighted in red.

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First phase of SU 560 plan heads to P&Z

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Right next to the quiet Southwestern University campus lies an opportunity for both the school and the city. A sprawling 560 acres is available for development that will give space for entertainment, commercial, office space, green spaces and residential housing.
Rendering of potential Phase 1 of SU's 560 Plan.

Rendering of potential Phase 1 of SU's 560 Plan.

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Southwestern unveils early plan for vacant 560 acres

Katherine Hamilton
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
A mixed-use development — with offices, retail, apartments, music venue, hotel/conference and open green space — could be built on part of the 560 vacant acres of Southwestern University's campus. Southwestern’s “560 Plan” outlines ideas and initial plans for the university’s undeveloped space.
8-year-old Zinnia Crenshaw joins members of her family for the first of two candlelight services in Lois Perkins Chapel at Southwestern University, on Thursday, December 5, 2024. The annual Service of Lessons and Carols began in 1915, then called the Christmas Carol Service. Photo by Andy Sharp.

8-year-old Zinnia Crenshaw joins members of her family for the first of two candlelight services in Lois Perkins Chapel at Southwestern University, on Thursday, December 5, 2024. The annual Service of Lessons and Carols began in 1915, then called the Christmas Carol Service. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Through candlelight, Southwestern tradition lives on

Andy Sharp
Saturday, December 7, 2024
Lois Perkins Chapel's annual the annual Service of Lessons and Carols began in 1915, then called the Christmas Carol Service.  This year's services were held Thursday, December 5, 2024.Photos by Andy Sharp. 
Lois Perkins Chapel, on the campus of Southwestern University, is pictured on Saturday, August 17, 2024. Opened in 1950, it is named for Southwestern alumnus Lois Perkins, who attended the school from 1908-1911. The chapel is opened from 8a.m. to midnight each day during semesters. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Lois Perkins Chapel, on the campus of Southwestern University, is pictured on Saturday, August 17, 2024. Opened in 1950, it is named for Southwestern alumnus Lois Perkins, who attended the school from 1908-1911. The chapel is opened from 8a.m. to midnight each day during semesters. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Southwestern University's Lois Perkins Chapel in the spotlight

Andy Sharp
Thursday, August 22, 2024
Logan Kieselhorst, 18, an incoming freshman at Southwestern University who will play on the school's softball team, moves into her room in Mabee Hall on Saturday, August 17. Southwestern classes begin on August 26. Photo by Andy Sharp

Logan Kieselhorst, 18, an incoming freshman at Southwestern University who will play on the school's softball team, moves into her room in Mabee Hall on Saturday, August 17. Southwestern classes begin on August 26. Photo by Andy Sharp

Southwestern University students settle in ahead of semester

Andy Sharp
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Southwestern classes begin on August 26, and students moved into their dorm rooms this past weekend. Move in day was Saturday, August 17. 
Mood-Bridwell Hall's interior is under construction.

Mood-Bridwell Hall's interior is under construction.

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Largest building project in Southwestern University’s history underway

Katherine Hamilton
Sunday, August 11, 2024
Southwestern University, Texas’ first liberal arts institution of higher education, is well underway with its largest-ever building project. The comprehensive campaign — Thrive: The Campaign for Southwestern University — is adding  $150 million in new and renovated buildings.
David A. Ortiz

David A. Ortiz

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Southwestern adds VP to equity team

Katherine Hamilton
Friday, April 26, 2024
David A. Ortiz, Ph.D. will serve as Southwestern University’s first vice president for equity, accountability and inclusive excellence. A newly-created role on campus, Mr.
Roger Booker traveled from Maryland for the eclipse on Monday, April 8,2024, during a total eclipse event held at the Southwestern University campus. A crowd of about 200 people show up to watch the transformation to a total solar eclipse a little after 1:30 p.m. Expected rain held off until a little after 4:30 p.m.

Roger Booker traveled from Maryland for the eclipse on Monday, April 8,2024, during a total eclipse event held at the Southwestern University campus. A crowd of about 200 people show up to watch the transformation to a total solar eclipse a little after 1:30 p.m. Expected rain held off until a little after 4:30 p.m.

Georgetown gathers at Southwestern, the Square to view the total solar eclipse

Andy Sharp
Monday, April 8, 2024
Photos by Andy Sharp and Nicholas Cicale
Southwestern University aerial photo

Southwestern University aerial photo

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Southwestern ponders future development of 560 acres

Katherine Hamilton
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Southwestern University is soliciting community input on how to develop 560 vacant acres lying east and northeast of its campus. “We are in a visionary phase right now,” Chief Marketing Officer Dinah Ritchie told a group composed of Georgetown’s nonprofit sector representatives on March 22.
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