Southwestern College

When a potential employer quickly scans a resume, your student’s major and grade point average are only a phrase or two on the paper.  Experience is what counts.  Employment experience... read more >

We just concluded our annual Backpack to Briefcase week.  It is an annual event organized by the Office of Campus Life and Student Foundation.  This year’s programming feature three ev... read more >

Michael Morales – Senior, accounting major, has an internship with a local Farm Bureau Insurance agent. The business owner is showing Michael all aspects of running an insurance business as well... read more >

The return of summer will be a welcome relief from the biting cold of the Chicago winter I am experiencing for the first time. For many it will mean more time outside, more swimming in Lake Michigan, ... read more >

By the time you receive this newsletter, we will have completed over 80 % of the fall semester.  WOW!  It has flown by.  Over the last 3 months, there have been HUGE things happening in... read more >

Hi – We are Randy and Rachel Collett.  Our daughter Maggie is a junior this year at Southwestern.  Maggie picked Southwestern because she was attracted to its small, personal size in... read more >

When our son called us to say he had been offered a partial football scholarship, we were happy for him. When he told us it was at Southwestern College, our first reaction was "Where?" Of course we... read more >

The September 17 Newsweek cover asked the question, “Is College a Lousy Investment?”  You might have read other articles, watched television programs, or spoken with people who are ... read more >

The college is excited about a new commitment we’re making  this year.  Prep 499 is designed for all students, and helps give them direction and assistance as they prepare for life a... read more >

It is not just a football or soccer game at Southwestern!  It is the parade with floats and bands down Main Street.  It’s an opportunity to come together and celebrate the people and... read more >