International and National Media Highlights
Daily Nation | July 31, 2014
Austin College hosted award-winning photojournalist, Boniface Mwangi, in 2013, which was referenced in an article discussing aid in Africa.
Chronicle of Higher Education | August 21, 2014
Austin College is featured in CIC’s public information campaign, Securing America’s Future: The Power of Liberal Arts Education, receiving great coverage in the Chronicle.
Dallas and Regional News
Daughters of the Republic of Texas Library at the Alamo | August 13, 2014
Drs. Light and Victoria Cummins from Austin College were hosted by the Alamo Research Center to aid them in writing their book about club-women and women’s clubs.
Local Media Highlights
Austin College |August 1, 2014
Professor of Art, Dr. Mark Smith, is working this summer on a new series of paintings; a continuation of his musing on the American landscape
Austin College |August 14, 2014
Austin College professor of biology, Dr. George Diggs, joined with his colleague and fellow expert Barney Lipscomb of the Botanical Research Institute of Texas (BRIT), collaborated to provide an encyclopedic view of the varieties in Ferns & Lycophytes of Texas, which was published this spring.
Austin College |August 20, 2014
Austin College alumnus Jim Walker ’82 was highlighted in the August 2014 issue of Of Counsel: The Legal Practice and Management Report, which includes an article on how he “scores big in a headline –generating IP case, with a surprising twist.”
Austin College |August 22, 2014
Austin College joins the foundation center’s national network.
Austin College |August 22, 2014
Austin College Student Body President, Kris Taylor, gives incoming students advice on what to expect with the new academic year.
Austin College |August 28, 2014
Austin College begins its 166th academic year, ushered in with Opening Convocation.
Herald Democrat−Sherman | August 14 2014
Austin College students weighed in on what an incoming freshman should really take to college.
Herald Democrat−Sherman | August 23, 2014
Family and friends gathered at Austin College to formally welcome the incoming freshmen class.
Herald Democrat−Sherman | August 24, 2014
One of Austin College’s new students, Kelly Williams, was pictured unpacking to move into Caruth Hall.
KXII−CBS, FOX Television News | August 24, 2014
Before Austin College students start their first day of Fall Classes this year’s freshmen volunteered their time to make 10,000 meals for those in need.
KTEN−ABC, NBC, CW Television News | August 8, 2014
Austin College ‘Roo Men’s Basketball players took the extra step to help underprivileged children.
KTEN−ABC, NBC, CW Television News | August 13, 2014
Matt Buchhorn was named the new head coach for Austin College’s women’s cross country team.
KTEN−ABC, NBC, CW Television News | August 28, 2014
Austin College basketball team members took the ‘Extra Step’ for underprivileged children.
Texoma Health Foundation | August 13, 2014
Austin College students, Savanah Low and Toria Flores ‘14, were thanked for their work at the THF this summer. See excerpt below.
North Texas e-News | August 21, 2014
Austin College welcomed new students as they embark on their new journey as the Class of 2018.
News ‘Roos Can Use
National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities | August 5, 2014
Congress went home for August recess, returning in September, with a fall calendar likely to include higher education activity.
Inside Higher Ed | August 20, 2014
More students than ever are taking the ACT, says the ACT’s annual score report, released earlier this month.
National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities | August 27, 2014
A new analysis by higher education expert Jennifer A. Delaney indicates that the stimulus program may have failed to promote college access and affordability.
Upcoming Events
Events for September
An Update from Texoma Health Foundation (excerpt)
Thank you to our Summer Interns
Congratulations to our two Austin College interns, Savanah Low and Toria Flores, who have finished their work at THF and moved on to exciting opportunities. Savanah has already started studying abroad in Mexico, and Toria has accepted a job with Taps Transportation.
Savanah led THF’s efforts in mental health data collection and analysis leading up to, and following the MIND conference. Toria assisted with THF’s breast cancer project and grants development. They will both be greatly missed by staff and volunteers!
Thank you to Austin College for supporting THF’s mission through our partnership together.