National Media Highlights
Fort Mill Times | February 6, 2014
Ambassador Ron Kirk ‘76, former U.S. Trade Representative and mayor of Dallas, has been named co-chair of the Clean and Safe Energy (CASEnergy) Coalition.
Inside Higher Ed | March 4, 2014 SPECIAL FEATURING AUSTIN COLLEGE!!
Austin College partnerships give liberal arts students leg up in grad school.
School for Field Studies | February 11, 2014
Kris Taylor ’14 is a recipient of one of seven SFS Distinguished Student Researcher Awards for his research in Kenya and Tanzania.
Dallas and Regional News
Dallas Morning News | February 7, 2014
Ron Kirk ’76 takes new role as pitch man for nuclear power.
Dallas Morning News | February 27, 2014
Virus hunter will be honored at Perot Museum, hosted by Austin College. (link not available)
KPFT 90.1 Houston Radio | February 3, 2014
Amanda Kisselle speaks on how Austin College is one of the top 40 schools nationwide on the Colleges that Change Lives program.
Richland Chronicle | February 4, 2014
Sarah Snyder ’04 participates in Richland’s Spring Transfer Fair. Austin College was one of the many schools represented from around the country.
Local Media Highlights
Austin College | February 4, 2014
Austin College has announced that Dr. Nathan Wolfe is the 2014 recipient of the College’s Posey Leadership Award in recognition of his service toward global health.
Austin College | February 7, 2014
Austin College students seized a stellar opportunity last week, capturing vivid images of a newly discovered supernova from Adams Observatory in the IDEA Center on campus.
Austin College | February 14, 2014
Austin College will present “Poetry Readings in English and Spanish” by author and professor Kirk Nesset.
Austin College | February 17, 2014
The Austin College Theatre Department will present the romantic comedy Almost, Maine by John Cariani.
Austin College | February 17, 2014
The Austin College Music Department will present Rizwan Jagani ‘15 in a viola recital Thursday, February 27, at 7:30 p.m. in Craig Hall Recital Hall on campus.
Austin College | February 17, 2014
The Austin College Department of Art and Art History hosts the exhibition “Surface” by artist Sherie Lehman now through March 21 in Dennis Gallery of the College’s Forster Art Complex.
Austin College | February 20, 2014
Austin College history professor Dr. Jacqueline Moore and 10 students experienced a trip like no other when they traveled to Cambodia earlier this year.
Austin College | February 28, 2014
Author Aurora Velasco Aceves Vidrio will present English and Spanish readings of her book Hasta el Año que Viene (See You Next Year) at Austin College Thursday, March 6, at 4:30 p.m. in Wright Campus Center, Room 231.
Austin College | February 28, 2014
Nathan Bigelow, Austin College associate professor of political science and chair of the Department of Political Science, will present “The Evolving Political Thought of Professor Wilson” on March 5 at 4:30 p.m. in Wright Campus Center, Room 231.
Austin College Roos | February 10, 2014
Austin College women’s basketball player Erin Riley ‘14 has been named the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Player of the Week. This is the second time this season Riley has earned this honor.
Austin College Roos | February 18, 2014
Austin College baseball player Blaine Tew ‘15 has been named the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Pitcher of the Week.
Austin College Roos | February 18, 2014
Austin College softball players Sophia Hernandez ’16 and Victoria Herrera ’17 have been named the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Hitter and Pitcher of the Week.
Austin College Roos | February 26, 2014
Austin College women’s tennis player Cierra White ‘17 has been named the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Player of the Week.
Herald Democrat | February 2, 2014
Professors Peter Schulze, Keith Kisselle, and George Diggs’s first of a two-part series regarding climate change.
Herald Democrat | February 9, 2014
Austin College hosts Texas State Junior Classical League’s area competition for 750 secondary students.
Herald Democrat | February 11, 2014
Austin College hosts annual Dr. Kenneth Street Law Symposium, the theme for 2014 being “Law, Public Policy, and Legal Ethics: The Lawyer as Counsel, Advocate, and Statesman.”
Herald Democrat | February 16, 2014
Children explore creative side with AC’s ‘Roo Bound’.
KTEN | February 20, 2014
Public invited to attend Shigella outbreak seminar at Austin College, hosted by John Teel.
KXII | February 7, 2014
Austin College Ancients Week celebrates societies’ roots.
KXII | February 7, 2014
“Classics Day” to bring hundreds of students to Austin College.
KXII | February 12, 2014
All area children in kindergarten through 8th grade are invited to Austin College’s monthly ‘Roo Bound’ event.
KXII | February 14, 2014
Three candidates for Grayson County judge took part in a debate at KXII, with several Austin College students participating in a political science class in attendance as part of a live audience.
KXII | February 16, 2014
KXII Forum segment called Grayson County Judge Candidate Debates is available in its entirety online.
To access the videos:
- Scroll down on the page to find Part 1 of the debates
- Click the picture or words for Part 1 (nothing will appear to happen)
- Scroll back up and click on the “start” button in the video window.
- After watching Part 1, repeat the process for Part 2 and Part 3.
KXII | February 20, 2014
Grayson County Health Director John Teel informs students and community about Shigella and Norovirus outbreaks.
North Texas e-News | February 6, 2014
Local Austin College students travel to New York during January Term.
North Texas e-News | February 12, 2014
Area kids invited to experience art and theatre at Austin College.
North Texas e-News | February 16, 2014
Austin College will host education analyst and advisor Todd Williams ‘82 of Dallas in a public lecture, “The Role of Collective Impact: Using Data and Community Expertise to Break Down Silos and Solve Our Largest Problems,”
North Texas e-News | February 20, 2014
Austin College hosted its annual Dr. Kenneth Street Law Symposium. The overall theme for the 2014 event is “Law, Public Policy, and Legal Ethics: The Lawyer as Counsel, Advocate, and Statesman.”
North Texas e-News | March 3, 2014
Middle school students who love science or want to learn more are invited to the newly instituted “Summer Science Splash Camp” at Austin College during summer 2014.
News ‘Roos Can Use
Links to articles about current issues in higher education and topics that are relevant to the RooNation.
L.A. Times | February 11, 2014
Is college still worth it? Pew Research suggests that there’s strong evidence that a four-year degree pays off.
NAICU | February 2014
Nine myths about private college education.
PHILLY.Com | February 2014
Liberal arts education is as vital today as ever.
USA TODAY | February 2014
Colleges ramp up career guidance for students.
Coming Up
KERA Broadcast | March 19, 2014
Austin College hosts Nathan Wolfe, 1pm – 2pm central time. Tune in to FM 90.1 in Dallas or FM 99.3 in Sherman to listen.
Austin College | March 20, 2014
Nathan Wolfe will be visiting Austin College campus. Convocation on March 20 at 11:00 a.m. in Wynne Chapel, open to all.
Perot Museum | March 20, 2014
Austin College Global Outreach Forum: 2014 Posey Leadership Award featuring Nathan Wolfe.