Southwestern Adventist University

100 W Hillcrest, Keene, TX 76059 -  View Map

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• Southwestern Adventist University was founded in 1893 as Keene Industrial Academy. Junior college level work was first offered in 1916 and the name was changed to Southwestern Junior College. In anticipation of offering baccalaureate work, the name was changed to Southwestern Union College in 1963. The first bachelor level classes were offered in 1967. In 1977, the college was renamed Southwestern Adventist College, reflecting its denominational affiliation. Graduate level work was begun in 1987; nine years later the institution changed its name to Southwestern Adventist University. The University has been accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools since 1958; first as a Level I institution (associate degrees), then in 1970 as a Level II (baccalaureate degrees), and since 1989 as a Level III institution (graduate degrees).
• We focus on the academic development of our students. But we also offer you a deeply spiritual, socially diverse and physically active education. The goal of SWAU is to graduate people who are knowledgeable and wise. Our general education curriculum provides this balanced education, combining classes in English, religion, science, mathematics, computer science, physical education, the social sciences and foreign language.
• At SWAU you will have the chance to explore, dream, pray, become more tolerant, and serve. You will meet people from almost every state in the nation and dozens of countries around the world. And you will begin the journey of becoming the human God created you to be.
• Southwestern Adventist University does not discriminate on the basis of gender, religion, disability, race or ethnic origin. The University President is responsible for compliance. The University believes in the interpretation and implementations of all government laws and regulations are subject to constitutional guarantees against unreasonable entanglement with or infringement on the religious teachings and practices of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
• Southwestern is located in the small, rural town of Keene, Texas.
• Southwestern Adventist University is accredited by the Commission of Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, telephone number is 404-679-4501) to award: Associate, Bachelor's, and Master's degrees.
• Profile last updated: 00/00/0000.

In the News:

• ‘Resurrection Pageant’ set for Saturday (Cleburne Times-Review)
  posted on April 19, 2011 at 03:11:54 pm
  The final events in the life of Jesus will be re-enacted in dramatic fashion on Saturday, using venues with natural surroundings and live scenes on the campus of Southwestern Adventist University.
• 12/1 Local briefs (Cleburne Times-Review)
  posted on December 1, 2010 at 06:10:58 pm
  Southwestern Adventist University’s Department of Music will present “A Christmas Concert with Southwestern” on Dec. 8 at the Cleburne Conference Center.
• SWAU awarded small business grant (Cleburne Times-Review)
  posted on November 10, 2010 at 02:19:59 pm
  Southwestern Adventist University was recently awarded a $200,000 grant to be used to create an Entrepreneurship and Small Business Resource Center. The university received official notice of the award on Oct. 1 from the United States Small Business Administration, the organization making the grant.
• Good News Digest (The Doings La Grange)
  posted on February 11, 2010 at 10:20:31 am
  Hinsdale Adventist Academy students placed second in the science competition held Jan. 21-23 at Southwestern Adventist University in Keene, Texas. They are seniors Josh Bautista of Hinsdale, Martha Plasencia of Darien and Laura Perez of Joliet. Students compete for scholarship money and grants for the science and math departments of their schools.
• Good News Digest (The Doings Western Springs)
  posted on February 11, 2010 at 10:13:18 am
  Hinsdale Adventist Academy students placed second in the science competition held Jan. 21-23 at Southwestern Adventist University in Keene, Texas. They are seniors Josh Bautista of Hinsdale, Martha Plasencia of Darien and Laura Perez of Joliet.

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