University of the Southwest

University of the Southwest is a private Christian university in Hobbs, New Mexico. The university was incorporated under its current name in 1962, although the college existed several years prior as a two-year Baptist educational institution.[4]

For other universities with a similar name, see Southwest University (disambiguation).
University of the Southwest
TypePrivate Liberal Arts College
Established1962 (1962)
Religious affiliation
Non-denominational Christian
PresidentDr. Quint Thurman
ProvostDr. Larry Guerrero
Students1,009[1]
Undergraduates441[2]
Postgraduates643[3]
Location
Hobbs
,
New Mexico
AthleticsMustangs
Sporting affiliations
NAIA – RRAC
Websitewww.usw.edu

University of the Southwest grants baccalaureate degrees in Arts and Sciences, Business, and Education. The university also offers both an MBA and Masters of Science in Education program. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.[5]

History

University of the Southwest was founded by B. Clarence Evans as Hobbs Baptist College in 1956. Hobbs Baptist College operated as a two-year junior college until 1958. The college was renamed New Mexico Baptist College in 1958 when the college began granting four-year degrees.

In 1961, the college was relocated to Hobbs, New Mexico. Once the college was relocated, it was re-established as an interdenominational private four-year liberal arts college. The name was again changed in 2008 to the University of the Southwest.[6]

Academics

University of the Southwest grants degrees in over fifty undergraduate and fifteen graduate programs. These programs operate within three academic schools at the University.[7]

  • School of Arts and Science[8]
  • School of Business & Professional Studies[9]
  • School of Education[10]

Athletics

University of the Southwest competes in intercollegiate athletics as the Mustangs. The Mustangs began to officially compete in 1994. The university competes in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). The Mustangs are members of the Red River Athletic Conference (RRAC).[11]

Men's sports:

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross country
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Track & Field

Women's sports:

  • Basketball
  • Cross country
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Track & Field
  • Volleyball

Activities

There are twelve student organizations at University of the Southwest. These student organizations operate in the areas of professionalism, academic honors, ministry, and civics. The university supports an intramural sports program wherein students, staff, and faculty participate.[12]

University of the Southwest hosts the Jack Maddox Distinguished Lecture Series.[13]

References
  1. National Center for Educational Statistics [Institute of Educational Sciences. (n.d.). Retrieved January 23, 2016, from http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?q=university of the southwest
  2. National Center for Educational Statistics [Institute of Educational Sciences. (n.d.). Retrieved January 23, 2016, from http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?q=university of the southwest
  3. National Center for Educational Statistics [Institute of Educational Sciences. (n.d.). Retrieved January 23, 2016, from http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?q=university of the southwest
  4. University of the Southwest University of Southwest. (n.d.). Retrieved January 23, 2016, from https://www.usw.edu/
  5. Higher Learning Commission https://www.hlcommission.org/component/directory/?Action=ShowBasic&Itemid=&instid=1921&lang=en. (n.d.). Retrieved January 23, 2016, from http://www.hlcommission.org/
  6. University of the Southwest University of Southwest. (n.d.). Retrieved January 23, 2016, from https://www.usw.edu/
  7. University of the Southwest University of Southwest. (n.d.). Retrieved January 23, 2016, from https://www.usw.edu/
  8. University of the Southwest University of Southwest. (n.d.). Retrieved January 23, 2016, from https://www.usw.edu/
  9. University of the Southwest University of Southwest. (n.d.). Retrieved January 23, 2016, from https://www.usw.edu/
  10. University of the Southwest University of Southwest. (n.d.). Retrieved January 23, 2016, from https://www.usw.edu/
  11. University of the Southwest Athletics http://www.uswmustangs.com/f/Quick_Facts.php (n.d.). Retrieved January 23, 2016, from https://www.usw.edu/
  12. University of the Southwest University of Southwest. (n.d.). Retrieved January 23, 2016, from https://www.usw.edu/
  13. Jack Maddox Distinguished Lecture Series Previous Speakers. (n.d.). Retrieved January 23, 2016, from http://www.jfmaddox.org/Grants/DLS/PreviousSpeakers.aspx

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