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Mount Kilimanjaro climbers

Mount Kilimanjaro climbers

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SU students prepare to climb Mount Kilimanjaro

Katherine Hamilton
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
While most Southwestern University students will be planning a return to campus in early January, a lucky dozen will be on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure in Tanzania to climb Mount Kilimanjaro — the highest mountain in Africa and the largest free-standing mountain in the world.
The second case features items that highlight the aftermath of the President’s assassination. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

The second case features items that highlight the aftermath of the President’s assassination. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Remember JFK new at Southwestern exhibit

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Southwestern’s Distinctive Collections and Archives showcases historical documents, records, rare books, manuscripts and other items. There are over 200,000 rare books and over 1,500 feet of linear archival material at the archive.  The newest exhibit, which is displayed at the front of The A.
Kevin Young on the Q&A panel following the lecture, hosted by Natalie Gonzales (left) and McKenzie Rentie.

Kevin Young on the Q&A panel following the lecture, hosted by Natalie Gonzales (left) and McKenzie Rentie.

Poet Kevin Young gives lecture at Southwestern University

Abbey Archer
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
“What interests me is how poetry can provide a witness to history,” Kevin Young said before his Roy and Margaret Shilling Lecture at Southwestern University Friday, October 13. Mr. Young is the poetry editor at The New Yorker and spoke to students, faculty, alumni and other community members.
Southwestern University senior Ashton Frey stands next to one of three “Red Poppy Stoppy signs” installed on campus. The signs are the result of Mr. Frey’s efforts through the Houston Art & Paint Initiative, a nonprofit he started. Photo by Brigid Cooley

Southwestern University senior Ashton Frey stands next to one of three “Red Poppy Stoppy signs” installed on campus. The signs are the result of Mr. Frey’s efforts through the Houston Art & Paint Initiative, a nonprofit he started. Photo by Brigid Cooley

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Southwestern’s new ‘Stoppy Signs’ spread joy on campus

Brigid Cooley
Thursday, May 18, 2023
Three stop signs on the Southwestern University campus were given a locally-inspired makeover thanks to the efforts of graduating senior Ashton Frey.
Southwestern students worked with the Georgetown Trails Foundation to clear campus land that will become part of a trail system connecting San Gabriel Park and Southwestern. Courtesy the Georgetown Trails Foundation

Southwestern students worked with the Georgetown Trails Foundation to clear campus land that will become part of a trail system connecting San Gabriel Park and Southwestern. Courtesy the Georgetown Trails Foundation

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Georgetown Trails Foundation partners with Southwestern for local trail system

Katherine Hamilton
Friday, May 12, 2023
A master plan to build 43 miles of biking and hiking trails got a boost this spring when the Georgetown Trails Foundation and Southwestern University partnered up to add eight miles to the foundation’s trail system.
In a ceremonial groundbreaking April 14, President Laura Skandera Trombley (center), Trustee chair Christopher Cragg (fourth from left), Trustee Lynn Mock (second from right), and students kick off the university’s $150 million building project.

In a ceremonial groundbreaking April 14, President Laura Skandera Trombley (center), Trustee chair Christopher Cragg (fourth from left), Trustee Lynn Mock (second from right), and students kick off the university’s $150 million building project.

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Southwestern breaks ground on major campus renovations

Katherine Hamilton
Thursday, April 20, 2023
Southwestern University officials and students broke ground Friday, April 14, on the single largest building project in the school’s history. Christopher Cragg, chair of Southwestern’s board of trustees, spoke before a group wielded ceremonial shovels outside of Mood-Bridwell Hall.
George Brightwell

George Brightwell

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Georgetown philanthropist George Brightwell passes away

Tuesday, April 11, 2023
George Brightwell, a retired Southwestern administrator and longtime Georgetown philanthropist who, with his wife Barbara, supported initiatives and organizations designed to improve life for Williamson County residents, especially children, died early Tuesday, April 11.
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