Who are Hans Venable and David Stahl?

Their story provides a window into the changing campus climate for LGBTQ+ students from the days of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” in the 1980s to the present.

Who is Betsy Barnhart?

Betsy Barnhart, the Associate Dean of Academic from 1990-1999, was the first advocate for in-class disability accommodations at Southwestern.

Who is Cheryl Hughes Haynes?

Amplifying Voices: Cheryl Hughes Haynes' Legacy of Leadership and Service

Who is Dorita Hatchett?

Remembering one of the first African-American students to join a sorority and be a cheerleader at Southwestern, who went on to play a significant role in Student Life as an alum.

Who is Dr. Emily Calderón Galdeano?

Dr. Emily Calderón Galdeano ’99 overcame culture shock at Southwestern through faculty mentorship, community-building, and a passion for inclusivity, transforming her time on campus into a lifelong commitment to educational equity.

Who is Dr. Gregory Washington?

We should remember the achievements of Southwestern’s first full-time Black faculty member and first Multicultural Affairs Director, while also considering how the roles he played reveal Southwestern’s culture as a PWI.

Who is Dr. Jane Morgan Bost?

Within her time on campus (1984-1992), Dr. Jane Bost implemented mental health resources that provided the foundation for our current counseling center.

Who is Dr. Sammie Robinson?

Amid the shifting racial landscape of Southwestern University in the late 1960s and early 1970s, Dr. Sammie Robinson’ story stands out as a beacon of personal resilience and commitment to social change.

Who is Ernesto Nieto?

A 1964 Southwestern alum who has inspired generations of young Latine leaders.

Who is Esther Ramos?

2019 KDChi Alumna reflects on the importance of spaces of belonging for all students

Who is Janine Pope Mays?

Who is Larry Haynes?

From Southwestern’s first Black varsity athlete to Southwestern's first Black Trustee: Larry Haynes' journey of excellence and living advocacy at Southwestern University