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Georgetown philanthropist George Brightwell passes away

News Staff
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.
Southwestern University students hold signs that read "End white supremacy" and "Cut the act. Take Action," at a protest Wednesday, February 22. Photo by Katherine Anthony

Southwestern University students hold signs that read "End white supremacy" and "Cut the act. Take Action," at a protest Wednesday, February 22. Photo by Katherine Anthony

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Recent racist displays spark Southwestern University student protest

Brigid Cooley
Thursday, February 23, 2023
Over 250 Southwestern University students gathered Wednesday, February 22, to protest the university’s response — or what some consider a lack thereof — to three recent and public displays of racism on campus.
SU professors Kimberly Smith and Eric Selbin are co-chairs of the 2023 Brown Symposium. (Photo by Katherine Anthony)

SU professors Kimberly Smith and Eric Selbin are co-chairs of the 2023 Brown Symposium. (Photo by Katherine Anthony)

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Brown Symposium to explore revolution, rebellion and resistance through art

Katherine Hamilton
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
This year’s Brown Symposium at Southwestern University will explore how art can both drive and reflect social change, symposium co-chairs Eric Selbin and Kimberly Smith said.  Mr. Selbin is a professor of political science at the university, while Ms. Smith is a professor of art history.
Dr. Malissa Ismaila, right, Southwestern’s director of student inclusion and diversity, addresses a crowd of roughly 25 people after Mr. Harris’ speech. (Photos by Brigid Cooley)

Dr. Malissa Ismaila, right, Southwestern’s director of student inclusion and diversity, addresses a crowd of roughly 25 people after Mr. Harris’ speech. (Photos by Brigid Cooley)

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Keynote discusses ideologies of MLK, Malcolm X as part of Southwestern University Dream Week

Brigid Cooley
Saturday, January 21, 2023
Contrasting ideologies held by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X, as well as their shared commitment to bringing about civil rights for the Black community, were the topics of discussion during a keynote address at Southwestern University.
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