Southwestern Adventist University

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The Thomsen Observatory

SWAU Thomsen Observatory with telescope astronomy

Dinosaur Science Museum

We have Dinosaurs! One of America's largest dinosaur bone collections is here at SWAU!

Scales Hall Dino Museum
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Southwestern By the Numbers


U.S. News and World Report ranked SWAU No. 29 overall in its 2023 Regional Colleges West rankings and No. 3 for Social Mobility. Niche ranks SWAU as one of Texas’ safest colleges.   


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The One Credit Disaster Response Class

December 19


Tents and Trails

December 16


SWAU Violinist João Flores Advances to Final Round of Prestigious Concerto Competition

December 1



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