Southwest Campus History
Frequently referred to as an urban oasis, the Southwest Campus has been a place for learning and growth for 165+ years. The buildings and campus originally comprised the Ursuline Convent and Academy, established in 1851. The campus is an architectural treasure, imbued with the charm of age and the dynamic energy of its location – along a section of river the Irish Nuns poetically dubbed “The Meander” referring to the curvaceous route unique to this section of the river’s journey.
The River Garden borders the San Antonio River. Throughout the grounds, you will see a variety of Texas native plants, such as Spanish Oak, Texas Live Oak, Pecan, Anaqua and Texas Mountain Laurel. Some plantings date back to the time of the Ursulines.
Photo Credit: Alayna Jordan