Workflow Modernization Southwestern University is actively pursuing a digital-first campus with pre-implementation work for Unimarket to digitize workflows; opportunities exist to expand contract lifecycle management, automate procurement and student admin processes, integrate with existing systems, and optimize IT procurement for future growth.

Financial Literacy The university runs financial literacy initiatives with NexBank and hosts SOAR Summit modules; potential to offer campus-wide fintech education platforms, student budgeting tools, payment processing and vendor financing solutions, and data analytics for student financial aid and billing.

Veteran Engagement A strong focus on veterans and military-connected students with VA partnerships and recognition; opportunities to provide veteran benefits management, secure documentation workflows, compliance reporting, and targeted CRM and outreach tools for veteran admissions, scholarships, and career services.

DEI Leadership Diversity milestones, including the first African American woman to earn full professorship, align with campus DEI initiatives; potential to partner on inclusive teaching tools, accessibility software, DEI analytics, and supplier diversity programs for campus procurement.

Tech Modernization A modern tech stack featuring Adobe Creative Cloud, PandaDoc, Microsoft, .NET, Java, Apache Tomcat and cloud delivery presents opportunities for cloud hosting optimization, application modernization, DevOps implementation, cybersecurity enhancements, and integration across LMS, SIS, and digital-media workflows.