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REGISTER for Homecoming and Reunion Weekend!

During Homecoming and Reunion Weekend, November 7-9, we are celebrating YOU! Alumni, faculty, staff and students are "Southwestern's Greatest Hits." Check out the playlist (schedule) for the weekend. Try out some new tunes and revel in the oldies and classics. Register today!

Southwestern Offers Lacrosse as a Varsity Sport

After offering men’s lacrosse for 25 years as a club sport, Southwestern will become the first university in Texas to offer it as a varsity sport. The University plans to field its first team in the fall of 2009 and begin NCAA competition in spring 2010. Click here for details.

Chuck Merrill's Legacy. According to Trish Merrill, anyone who knew her late husband Chuck knows that he cared most about peace and justice. In the months following the death of Reverend J. Charles “Chuck” Merrill ’59, Trish and long-time friend and fraternity brother Bruce Barrick ’71 conceived of an a way to both honor Chuck’s legacy and further the social justice issues for which he cared deeply. The J. Charles Merrill Endowed Scholarship launched as a means to inspire the next generations to know about Chuck and to work passionately for good in the world, says Trish. Click here to learn more.

Alumni Travel Program: Chianti, Italy 2009 The Association of Southwestern University Alumni is arranging an alumni trip to the Tuscany region of Italy, Sept. 13-21, 2009, as part of its Lifelong Learning program. Click here to learn more about the program and make your reservations!

Make an Alumni Award Nomination Today!
The Southwestern University Alumni Association is proud to accept on-line nominations for our annual awards. Each year, Southwestern gives out the following awards: THE DISTINGUISHED ALUMNUS/ALUMNA AWARD, the PEARL A. NEAS SERVICE AWARD, MR./MS. HOMECOMING, the CITATION OF MERIT, and the YOUNG ALUMNA/ALUMNUS ACHIEVEMENT AWARD.

MORE: Click here to make a nomination or browse past recipients.

Get Involved. If you are interested in becoming involved in The Association of Southwestern University Alumni, click here to fill out a volunteer interest form and learn about the many ways you can get involved. And for even more ideas for how to support your alma mater, click here!

Affiliate Your Group. The Association of Southwestern University Alumni invites any alumni organization, affinity or interest group that meets the established criteria to formally affiliate with The Association as an Alumni Connection Group. Click here to learn about the benefits and affiliation request process.

Alumni Referrals. Do you know a high school student who would be a good fit for Southwestern? Click here to refer prospective students online.

Learn more about the Southwestern University Alumni Ring Program. Show your Southwestern University pride. Wear the official Alumni Ring. Read more about purchasing your Alumni Ring.