University of the Southwest

Christian university in Hobbs, New Mexico, US

For other universities with a similar name, see Southwest University (disambiguation).

University of the Southwest

Former names

| Hobbs Baptist College (1956–1958)
New Mexico Baptist College (1958–1962)
College of the Southwest (1962–2008)

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Type| Private university
Established| 1956 (1956)
Accreditation| HLC

Religious affiliation

| Non-denominational Christian
President| Quint Thurman
Provost| Ryan Tipton
Students| 1,009[1]
Undergraduates| 370[2]
Postgraduates| 535[3]
Location|

Hobbs

New Mexico

Colors| Red & Blue

Nickname| Mustangs

Sporting affiliations

| NAIA – RRAC
Website| www.usw.edu

The University of the Southwest is a private Christian university in Hobbs, New Mexico, United States. It was incorporated as College of the Southwest in 1962, although the college had existed for several years prior as a two-year Baptist educational institution.[4]

The University of the Southwest grants baccalaureate degrees, the Master of Business Administration (MBA), and the Master of Science in Education. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.[5]

## History

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

In 1961, the college moved onto a site just north of Hobbs, New Mexico, and was re-established as an interdenominational private four-year liberal arts college. In the following year, it was renamed the College of the Southwest, and in 2008, its name was again changed to its current name, the University of the Southwest.[4]

## Academics

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University of the Southwest grants degrees in more than fifty undergraduate and fifteen graduate programs. These programs operate within three academic schools at the University; the School of Arts and Sciences, the School of Business & Professional Studies, and the School of Education.[6]

## Student life

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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.[7] The University of the Southwest also hosts the Jack Maddox Distinguished Lecture Series.[8]

## Athletics

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The University of the Southwest (UWS) athletics teams are called the Mustangs. The university is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), which it initially joined as an independent member in 1994–95. The Mustangs has been competing as part of the Red River Athletic Conference (RRAC) in the majority of its sports since the 1998–99 academic year;[9][10] excepting its women's golf team, who competes in the Sooner Athletic Conference (SAC).

The USW competes in 13 intercollegiate varsity teams, including baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, and tennis. In addition, women's teams exist for softball and volleyball. The school once fielded a track and field team, but has ceased to.

On March 15, 2022, a 2017 Ford Transit van containing members of the university's men's and women's golf teams was involved in a collision in Andrews County, Texas. The golf teams had been returning from a golf tournament in Midland, Texas. A pick-up truck crossed the center line of two-lane highway FM 1788 and struck the golf team van head-on, killing nine people. This included six students as well as the coach of the golf team.[11][12]

## Notable alumni

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* Khalid Abdulkhalik \- Darfur national football team player

## References

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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. ^ "University of the Southwest". BestColleges. Retrieved September 2, 2024.
3. ^ "University of the Southwest Graduate Programs".
4. ^ a b 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. ^ Jack Maddox Distinguished Lecture Series Previous Speakers. (n.d.). Retrieved January 23, 2016, from http://www.jfmaddox.org/Grants/DLS/PreviousSpeakers.aspx
9. ^ University of the Southwest Athletics http://www.uswmustangs.com/f/Quick_Facts.php (n.d.). Retrieved January 23, 2016, from https://www.usw.edu/
10. ^ "University of the Southwest Athletics - Quick Facts". Archived from the original on January 26, 2016. Retrieved January 23, 2016.`{{cite web}}`: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
11. ^ "9 dead in Texas crash involving University of the Southwest golf teams". AP NEWS. 2022-03-16. Retrieved 2022-03-16.
12. ^ "NTSB: 13-year-old drove pickup in Texas crash, 9 killed". AP NEWS. 2022-03-17. Retrieved 2022-03-17.

## External links

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* Official website
* Official athletics website

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Education in Lea County, New Mexico

School
districts|

* Eunice
* Hobbs
* Hobbs HS
* Jal
* Lovington
* Lovington HS
* Tatum

Tertiary|

* University of the Southwest
* New Mexico Junior College

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Members of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities

Governing Members|

* Abilene Christian
* Ambrose
* Anderson (Indiana)
* Anderson (South Carolina)
* Asbury
* Azusa Pacific
* Belhaven
* Bethel (Indiana)
* Bethel (Minnesota)
* Bethany
* Biola
* Bluefield
* Bushnell
* California Baptist
* Calvin
* Campbellsville
* Central Baptist
* Central Christian
* Charleston Southern
* Colorado Christian
* Concordia-Ann Arbor
* Concordia–Chicago
* Concordia–Irvine
* Concordia–Nebraska
* Concordia-Wisconsin
* Corban
* Cornerstone
* Covenant
* Crown
* Dallas Baptist
* Dordt
* East Texas Baptist
* Eastern Nazarene
* Emmanuel
* Erskine
* Evangel
* Faulkner
* Fresno Pacific
* Geneva
* George Fox
* Gordon
* Grace
* Greenville
* Hannibal–LaGrange
* Hardin–Simmons
* Harding
* Hope International
* Houghton
* Houston Christian
* Howard Payne
* Huntington
* Indiana Wesleyan
* Jessup
* John Brown
* Judson (Illinois)
* Kentucky Christian
* King
* Lee
* LeTourneau
* Lipscomb
* Malone
* Messiah
* Mid-America Christian
* MidAmerica Nazarene
* Milligan
* Mississippi
* Missouri Baptist
* Montreat
* Mount Vernon Nazarene
* Multnomah
* North Central
* North Park
* Northwest Nazarene
* Northwest
* Northwestern (Iowa)
* Oklahoma Baptist
* Oklahoma Christian
* Olivet Nazarene
* Oral Roberts
* Ouachita
* Palm Beach Atlantic
* Point
* Point Loma Nazarene
* Redeemer
* Regent
* Roberts Wesleyan
* San Diego Christian
* Simpson
* Southeastern
* Southern Adventist
* Southern Nazarene
* Southern Wesleyan
* Southwest Baptist
* Spring Arbor
* Sterling
* Tabor
* Taylor
* Toccoa Falls
* Trevecca Nazarene
* Trinity Christian
* Trinity International
* Trinity Western
* Mary Hardin–Baylor
* Northwestern – St. Paul (UNWSP)
* Southwest
* Vanguard
* Walla Walla
* Warner
* Wayland Baptist
* Westmont
* Wheaton
* Wisconsin Lutheran
* York (Nebraska)

Associate Members|

* Arizona Christian
* Asbury Theological Seminary
* Briercrest
* Cairn
* Columbia International
* Crandall
* Dallas Theological Seminary
* Denver Seminary
* Fuller Theological Seminary
* Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
* Johnson
* Kuyper
* Life Pacific
* Lincoln Christian
* Martin Luther
* McMaster Divinity
* Mid-Atlantic Christian
* Moody
* Ohio Christian
* Ozark Christian
* Prairie
* Providence
* Southwestern Christian
* King's (New York)
* King's (Texas)
* Tyndale
* Valley Forge

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Red River Athletic Conference

* UHV Jaguars
* Jarvis Christian Bulldogs
* Louisiana Christian Wildcats
* LSU–Alexandria Generals
* LSU–Shreveport Pilots
* North American Stallions
* UNT–Dallas Trailblazers
* OLLU Saints
* UWS Mustangs
* TAMU–SA Jaguars
* TAMUT Eagles
* Texas College Steers
* Xavier Gold Rush

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Sooner Athletic Conference

Full members|

* Central Christian Tigers
* Ozarks Bobcats
* John Brown Golden Eagles
* Langston Lions
* Mid-America Christian Evangels
* Nelson Lions
* Oklahoma City Stars
* Oklahoma Panhandle State Aggies
* Southwestern Christian Eagles
* Texas Wesleyan Rams
* USAO Drovers
* Wayland Baptist Pioneers

Associate members|

* Arkansas Baptist Buffaloes
* Cleary Cougars
* Indiana Tech Warriors
* Louisiana Christian Wildcats
* Lourdes Gray Wolves
* Ottawa Spirit
* Rochester Warriors
* Texas College Steers

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Colleges and universities in New Mexico

Public|

* Eastern New Mexico University
* Institute of American Indian Arts
* Navajo Technical University
* New Mexico Highlands University
* New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
* New Mexico State University
* Northern New Mexico College
* University of New Mexico
* Western New Mexico University

Private|

* Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine
* St. John's College
* University of the Southwest

Community
colleges|

* Central New Mexico Community College
* Clovis Community College
* Diné College
* Doña Ana Community College
* Luna Community College
* Mesalands Community College
* New Mexico Junior College
* New Mexico Military Institute
* San Juan College
* Santa Fe Community College
* Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute

Defunct|

* College of Artesia
* Santa Fe University of Art and Design (College of Santa Fe)
* University of Albuquerque

Authority control databases |

* ISNI

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