175th Anniversary of the Charter for Southwestern University
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Mr. CARTER of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 175th
anniversary of the charter for Southwestern University in Georgetown,
TX. The Lone Star State's first institution of higher education and
Texas' leading undergraduate liberal arts and sciences university,
Southwestern has progressed from its early pioneering roots to become a
vibrant and diverse center of growth and potential.
By fostering a liberal arts community whose values and actions
encourage contributions toward the well-being of humanity, Southwestern
reflects the best values of Central Texas. Southwestern offers small
classes and numerous collaborative undergraduate research
opportunities. Over 1,500 students enjoy the warm, small-town feel of
historic Georgetown as well as the close proximity of Austin with its
vibrant, innovative, and creative culture. Outside the classroom,
students are civically engaged and volunteer in the community at more
than twice the national average. Half of all students study abroad and
most take advantage of leadership, service, and activism opportunities
in Southwestern's 90+ student organizations.
Engaging minds remains at the forefront of the university's mission.
Southwestern professors balance the highest level of scholarship with a
serious dedication to teaching and collaboration with our students. The
university has been recognized as a leading institution of higher
learning. Both U.S. News & World Report and USA Today College rank
Southwestern University the top national liberal arts colleges in
Texas. Southwestern is consistently recognized as one of 40 colleges in
the publication Colleges That Change Lives.
I'm proud that Southwestern University calls my congressional
district home. For 175 years, this great college has been transforming
lives and preparing our nation's next generation of leaders for
success. I wish Southwestern University only the best as it continues
its proud mission of scholarly excellence.
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