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For the second year in a row and the eighth time since 2009, the University of the Southwest has officially captured the Red River Athletic Conference (RRAC) GPA Award. Click this link to read the official Red River Athletic Conference announcement and see the full leaderboards.

-- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- HOBBS, N.M. — University of the Southwest is proud to announce that its on-campus residence halls have reached 100% occupancy for the Fall 2026 semester, marking the highest residential housing utilization since before the COVID-19 pandemic and signaling continued momentum in the University's enrollment growth and vibrant campus community. With more than 300 students expected to be on campus this fall, over three-quarters of those students will call University of the Southwest home, creating one of the most active and engaged residential communities in recent history. Demand for campus housing has been so strong that the University has established a waiting list for students seeking on-campus accommodations. "This milestone reflects the incredible momentum we're experiencing at USW," said Dr. Ryan Tipton, President of University of the Southwest. "A full residential campus creates an unmatched collegiate experience where students build meaningful relationships, engage in campus life, and develop both spiritually and academically. We are excited to welcome our largest residential community since before the pandemic." The return to full occupancy underscores the University's commitment to providing an exceptional student experience through quality academic programs, a supportive campus environment, and opportunities for leadership, service, and spiritual growth. A thriving residential campus fosters stronger student engagement, increased collaboration, and a dynamic atmosphere that enhances learning both inside and outside the classroom. "This achievement is about more than filling residence halls," Tipton added. "It reflects the confidence that students and families have in the transformational experience at the University of the Southwest. We look forward to an exciting academic year filled with new opportunities, meaningful connections, and a campus energized by a full community of Mustangs." As the University prepares to welcome students in August, faculty and staff are finalizing plans for an engaging Orientation Week, expanded student activities, and programs designed to help new and returning students thrive throughout the academic year. University leaders continue to evaluate future housing opportunities to accommodate growing student demand while maintaining the high-quality residential experience that has become a hallmark of campus life.

Higher education research platform recognizes top master’s programs across disciplines Hobbs, NM – OnlineMasters.com, an independent higher education research platform specializing in online graduate education, has recognized multiple programs at University of the Southwest in its 2026 rankings. The university earned top distinctions across several online master’s disciplines, reinforcing its leadership in academic quality, affordability, and career-focused education. OnlineMasters.com uses a rigorous, data-driven methodology to evaluate accredited online master’s programs nationwide. Each program is assessed using a proprietary scoring model that measures performance across four core factors: academic quality, graduation outcomes, cost and return on investment, and student support resources. Programs receive an Online Master’s Score ranging from 0 to 100 based on their overall performance. The evaluation process incorporates trusted data from the U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, NCES College Navigator, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, College Board, publicly available institutional disclosures, and aggregated performance indicators from recognized ranking organizations such as U.S. News & World Report. All data undergo multiple rounds of internal review to ensure accuracy, consistency, and objectivity. In today’s rapidly evolving workforce shaped by artificial intelligence and technological innovation, graduate education has become an increasingly important differentiator. Online master’s programs that demonstrate strong academic rigor, competitive tuition structures, measurable career pathways, and robust support for online learners stand out in the rankings. University of the Southwest has been recognized for the following 2026 awards: Best Online Master's in Counseling Programs | Ranked 18 https://www.onlinemasters.com/best-degree-programs/counseling/ Best Online Master's in Online Teaching Degree Programs | Ranked 20 https://www.onlinemasters.com/best-degree-programs/education/online-teaching/ Best Online Master's in School Counseling Degree Programs | Ranked 50 https://www.onlinemasters.com/best-degree-programs/counseling/school-counseling/ This recognition underscores University of the Southwest’s commitment to delivering high-quality online graduate education designed to meet the demands of modern industries and support long-term student success. “Being recognized by OnlineMasters.com affirms our commitment to academic excellence and student outcomes,” said Dr. Ryan Tipton, university President. “We are proud that our online master’s programs continue to provide students with the knowledge, flexibility, and career preparation needed to succeed in a competitive and rapidly changing workforce.” ⸻ ABOUT ONLINEMASTERS.COM OnlineMasters.com is an independent higher education research platform dedicated to evaluating accredited online master’s programs across the United States. Led by a team of data analysts and higher education researchers, the organization operates independently to ensure objectivity and methodological integrity. Using verified federal education data, aggregated third-party rankings including U.S. News & World Report, and labor market research from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, OnlineMasters.com produces transparent, research-driven rankings that evaluate academic quality, affordability, return on investment, and student support. The platform’s mission is to provide clear, unbiased insights that empower prospective graduate students to make confident, informed decisions about advanced education. To learn more, visit https://www.onlinemasters.com.

SJAS Archives 2025 Edition 2024 Edition 2023 Edition 2022 Edition 2021 Edition 2025 Edition The impact on wild type strain using a disinfectant for growth medium in Drosophila melanogaster Read More Author(s): Lyla Marquez, Aleah Ortiz, Yusheng Wu* 2024 Edition Dual Visions: Contrasting Perspectives of Sarah Pomeroy and Paul Cartledge on Spartan Women in Ancient Historiography Read More Author(s): Erica Armstrong A genetic study on penetrance and expressivity for Bar gene in Drosophila melanogaster Read More Author(s): Elena Moya, Yusheng Wu* A classic genetic study on mutant genes affecting eye shape and color in Drosophila melanogaster Read More Author(s): Makenzie Kleinsteuber, Hussein Abujejah, Yusheng Wu* A Book Review of Beyond Hostile Islands: The Pacific War in American and New Zealand Fiction Read More Author(s): William Sumruld 2023 Edition Self-Determination and Black Women Leaders Read More Author(s): Dr. Denise Turley A Case for Divine Sonship: Jesus as ἐκ τοῦ Θεοῦ in John 8:42 Read More Author(s): Kevin Waldrop Clinical Mental Health Professionals’ Perception on Quality, Change, and the Industry Impact of Telecounseling Read More Author(s): Whitney Boykin Phenotypic segregation, penetrance, and expressivity of eye shape and wing shape in Drosophila melanogaster Read More Author(s): Makenzie Kleinsteuber and Yusheng Wu Effects of temperature on growth date, weight, and length of mutants of Drosophila melanogaster Read More Author(s): Emma Rocco and Yusheng Wu A genetic study on eye shape, body color and eye color in Drosophila melanogaster Read More Author(s): Kristen Salomon and Yusheng Wu 2022 Edition 2022 Full Edition Read More Author(s): Various Authors 2021 Edition 2021 Full Edition Read More Author(s) Various Authors

< Back A Book Review of Beyond Hostile Islands: The Pacific War in American and New Zealand Fiction William Sumruld Department of Christian Studies, University of the Southwest Email: bsumruld@usw.edu Abstract Daniel McKay, the author of Beyond Hostile Islands , is an associate professor of English at the New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell, New Mexico. His book is a kind of literature review with a twist. It is a comparison of the fictional literature of American and New Zealand authors and their fictional interpretations of World War Two in the Pacific, focused on literary works dealing with combat novels, post-war Japan-bashing, Japanese internment, the memoirs of those who were captives of the Japanese, and novels about the development of the atomic bomb. It is a pioneering effort investigating connections between memory and literary studies. This reviewer finds the study intriguing but not fully convincing, as will be discussed more fully below. The work will be helpful to those already familiar with its themes and literary theories but may be difficult to comprehend for the uninitiated. DOI: https://doi.org/10.62548/SJAS24040104 Publication Details: Southwest Journal of Arts & Sciences, 2024, 4(1), 18-20 Article Views: 61 Read Full Text Previous Next

< Back A genetic study on eye shape, body color and eye color in Drosophila melanogaster Kristen Salomon and Yusheng Wu Department of Biological Sciences, University of the Southwest Corresponding Author E-mail: ywu@usw.edu Abstract Drosophila melanogaster, the fruit fly, is an excellent organism for genetics studies because it has a short life span, produces large numbers of offspring, and has many types of hereditary variations that can be observed with low-power magnification. Mendelian traits studied were bar eye (B ), scarlet eye color (st ), and yellow body color (y ). Two crosses, (bar × yellow) and (bar × scarlet), the corresponding F1 and F2 generations were created according to the mating maps. The goodness of fit test for the observed data against the theoretical segregation ratios was analyzed using χ2 statistical test. The results showed that the observed segregation ratios for male and female in both crosses didn’t fit the theoretical ratios because the χ2 values were much greater than the critical χ2 value (7.82) at 5% significant level. The causes of the disagreement could be the gene interaction and the role of modifier genes. For Bar gene, the penetrance was complete in male for both crosses. This was due to the hemizygote status of the gene. However, the incomplete penetrance and variable expressivities were observed in female for both crosses. In bar × yellow, when Bar was in homozygotic status, the penetrance was 46.5% under wild type background of body color and 55.6% under yellow body color background. In the heterozygotic status, the variable expressivities were 47.1% dent eyes and 6.4% oval eyes with wild type allele, whereas 38.9% and 5.6% with yellow mutant. In bar × scarlet, the Bar gene in homozygotic status showed 64.2% and 10.5% penetrance under wild type allele and yellow allele. In heterozygotic status, the variable expressivities appeared 22.0% dent eye and 13.8% oval eye with wild type background, whereas 79.0% and 10.5% with scarlet allele respectively. The genetic study is still an effective way to investigate the gene interaction. DOI: https://doi.org/10.62548/SJAS23030106 Publication Details: Southwest Journal of Arts & Sciences, 2023, 3(1): 31-35 Article Views: 215 Read Full Text Previous Next