Southwestern College

09/01/2026

Be a Builder.

08/27/2026

Congratulations to our 2026-2027 Scholar of the College, Claire Norton!

Norton, a senior at Southwestern College, was recently named the Scholar of the College during the Opening Convocation ceremony.

The Scholar of the College must have completed at least 85 credit hours and have the highest grade point average (GPA).

Norton, a 2023 graduate of Winfield High School, is the daughter of Angela and Michael Norton, and granddaughter of Bob and Connie Gottlob and Allan and Susan Norton. She is majoring in chemistry with a certificate in Leadership.

“Claire is a phenomenal human and an exceptional student; she pushes herself to excel at all that she endeavors,” says Tammy McEwen, Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty. “She has served as a tutor in the natural sciences for chemistry and physics. As a member of the Leadership Team, she hosted a workshop focused on effective study skills that was invaluable to those students who attended. Last spring she was chosen as a Junior Marshal for Honors Convocation and Commencement, also due to her high GPA.”

Norton is active outside of the classroom as she is involved in Leadership and Pre-Health Professionals. She is vice president of the Jinx Shelf Food Pantry and is a chemistry tutor for both general chemistry and organic chemistry. Following graduation, Norton plans to attend pharmacy school for four years to become a pharmacist.

Norton credits her relationships with SC faculty for her success.

“The personal relationships I have built with the faculty and their support have played a huge part in making my experience at Southwestern College great,” Norton says. “I have received an excellent education at Southwestern because of the one-on-one interactions with my professors.”

08/26/2026

We’re rolling on Route 77!
Make plans to join us on campus for Homecoming, October 16-18. 🏁

Save the Date for Homecoming 2026, October 16-18. We can't wait to see you back on campus!

08/21/2026

It was a packed house for Opening Convocation this morning! Thank you to our speakers, Sara and Dave Denly.

If you missed it, find the link to our YouTube channel in the comments below.

08/19/2026

You can count on Builders to go above and beyond. Speaking of, how about those Orientation Leaders?!… 💜

08/15/2026

The Class of 2030 spent the morning doing important service projects across Winfield! They are off to a solid start as Builders!

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Pictured here is our director, Doug, along with the fabulous crew of SC students who helped us clean and organize the pantry as part of their community service for Freshman Work Day! Was great to interact with them, and wish them a great year on campus!

08/11/2026

We are honored to again collaborate with Winfield Fire/EMS Department to host a 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at the 77 Steps.

Our community is invited to join us on campus; that may mean climbing the flights right alongside our brave first responders or simply coming out in the morning to show support.

We're grateful that our students get to witness and participate in a moving display of remembrance and community each year. Never forget.

On September 11, Winfield Fire/EMS and the Winfield Firefighters Association will once again gather at the 77 Steps at Southwestern College for our 9th Annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb.

This year marks 25 years since the attacks of September 11, 2001. We invite our community to join us as we remember those we lost and honor all who answered the call that day.

The climb is a come-and-go event from 5:00–9:00 a.m. Participants may arrive anytime during the morning and climb at their own pace. No registration is required, and everyone is welcome to participate.

📅 Friday, September 11
🕔 5:00–9:00 a.m.
📍 Southwestern College – 77 Steps

We hope you'll join us.

08/05/2026

One sleep until our first move-in day of the fall semester.
Here we go, Builders!

07/29/2026