Presidents
• Matias H. Aznar II (1946–1958), founder • Anunciacion B. Aznar (1958–1968), co-founder • Gabino Tabuñar (1968–1973) • Matias B. Aznar III (1973–1975, 1978–1980) • Julian B. Yballe (1975–1978) • Manolo S. Fornolles (1981–1990) • Alicia P. Cabatingan (1990–2001) • Frances Victoria F. Lumain (2001–2006) • Lassi Matti A. Holopainen (2006–2007) • Maris Johanna A. Holopainen (2012–2015) • Peter S. Aznar (March 2007–June 2007), acting president • Eldigario D. Gonzales (2007–2010) • Elsa A. Suralta, CESO VI (2010–2013) • Noe G. Quiñanola (2013–2014) • Chito B. Salazar (2014–present) ==Campuses==
Campuses
Southwestern University is in the south of the City of Cebu, Philippines. The university has two campuses. The main campus is located on Urgello St. and the Aznar Coliseum Complex is on Aznar Road, just some 200 meters away from the main campus. The university once had a South Campus (Basak Campus) on E. Sabellano St., Basak San Nicolas, Cebu City. The South Campus has since closed and has been in operation by another school. The closed South Campus formerly housed the College of Veterinary Medicine, the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, and the Elementary and High School Training Departments. All programs were transferred to the Main and Aznar Coliseum Complex campuses. Main Campus The main campus is the home of the colleges of School of Design + Communication, Arts and Sciences, School of Business, Computer Studies, Criminology, Dentistry, Engineering, Graduate School, Law, Maritime, Medical Technology, Medicine, Optometry, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, and Teachers' College. The Southwestern Medical Center (formerly Sacred Heart Hospital), Pathology and Biology Museums, Library, Interfaith Chapel, Botanical Garden, and the Administrative Offices are found in the main campus. Aznar Coliseum Complex Located about 200 meters from the main campus, the complex is made up of Aznar Memorial Coliseum, a ballpark, and the Anunciacion B. Aznar building which houses the Pre-Elementary, Elementary Department and High School Departments, the Maritime Regiment, the 540th NROTC Unit, Department of Physical Education and the College of Nursing. ==Academic programs==
Academic programs
Current programs since PHINMA acquisition (Graduate School inclusive): • College of Dentistry • College of Veterinary Medicine • College of Rehabilitative Sciences • College of Pre-Medicine • College of IT & Engineering • Business School • School of Health & Allied Health Sciences • School of Medicine • School of Law & Government • School of Design + Communication • SWU "Next" Programs • Basic Education (preschool, primary, junior high) • Senior High School ==Notable alumni==