Compiled by Nikitha Murugesan ’18 and Oyindamola Olufosoye ’20, Public Affairs Interns
International and National Media Highlights
Hearst Communications, San Francisco, California | December 15, 2017
In an era when the fate of identity-specific theater remains uncertain, the Lorraine Hansberry Theatre’s new interim artistic director Aldo Billingslea ’87 has only optimism for the 36-year-old company, which makes works by and for blacks and other people of color.
PreventionWeb, UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction | December 13, 2017
Kevin Simmons, professor of economics at Austin College, comments on the widespread economic and societal ramifications of natural disasters and how it is within our grasp to lessen these impacts and achieve an increase in community resilience.
The Reedsy National Creative Writing Scholarship
Phoebe Angaye ’20 entered a writing competition, where her entry, Era of Zodiac, was selected as a finalist for the 2017 fall semester.
The Regulatory Review, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | December 26, 2017
Kevin Simmons, professor of economics at Austin College, was recognized for his op-ed regarding hurricane catastrophic events in a review published by the University of Pennsylvania Law School.
Dallas and Regional News
Broadway World, Dallas, Texas | December 22, 2017
Dr. Kern Wildenthal, Austin College honorary Doctor of Science degree recipient, has been named as Interim General Director and CEO of the Dallas Opera.
Dallas Observer, Dallas, Texas | December 9, 2017
Thomas Locke ’04 quit his desk job to run North Texas farm Bois d’Arc Meat Co. with his uncle, and he’s one of a growing number of young, professional Americans making the drastic career switch.
Gainesville Daily Register, Gainesville, Texas | December 8, 2017
Lindsay’s Karson Dykes recently signed her letter of intent to play for Austin College and that moment was a culmination of a wealth of hard work and success both on the court and in the classroom.
Galleria Patch, Houston, Texas | December 28, 2017
A new study released by Kiplinger ranked Austin College No. 126 in the nation of best colleges for its value.
San Antonio Express-News, San Antonio, Texas | December 10, 2017
Carmen Tafolla ’73, author of more than 20 books of fiction, nonfiction, children’s literature, and poetry, is considered by many of her peers in the local arts community to be the voice of San Antonio.
Local Media Highlights
Herald Democrat | November 29, 2017
Austin College and the Sherman Independent School District are interested in having their logos featured on the Sherman water towers.
Herald Democrat | December 4, 2017
Austin College women’s basketball player Bryce Frank ’20 has been named the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Player of the Week.
Herald Democrat | December 5, 2017
A day after earning Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Player of the Week honors, Austin College women’s basketball player Bryce Frank ’20 has been named to the D3Hoops.com National Team of the Week and was the U.S. Basketball Writers Association Division III National Player of the Week.
Herald Democrat | December 7, 2017
Austin College divers Colton Baker ’20 and Katherine Tuttle ’19 have been named the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Male and Female Divers of the Week.
Herald Democrat | December 7, 2017
Austin College swimmer Chris Brown ’20 has been named the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Male Swimmer of the Week.
Herald Democrat | December 12, 2017
Payton White of S&S High School announced her commitment to play volleyball at Austin College.
Herald Democrat | December 16, 2017
Shannon Cornelison-Brown, assistant professor of business administration at Austin College, comments on recognizing that the lack of financial wellness is not an individual problem, but a national problem to which we have an obligation to resolve.
KXII | December 5, 2017
After leading the ’Roos to an upset win over No. 13 Washington University, Bryce Frank ’19 has been selected by the US Basketball Writers Association as the Division III National Player of the Week.
Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference | November 21, 2017
Bryce Frank ’19, forward from Granbury, Texas, has been named the SCAC Women’s Basketball Player of the Week.
Blogs and Online Media
Austin College | December 1, 2017
Mark Smith, Austin College Craig Professor in the Arts, is one of twenty regional artists included in the exhibition “A Celebration of Color” to be presented by the City of Dallas Department of Cultural Affairs.
Austin College | December 6, 2017
The Austin College community lost a legendary professor December 6, 2017, with the death of Dr. Kenneth Street, professor emeritus of political science; he was 90 years old.
Austin College | December 15, 2017
Local Martin Luther King Jr. commemoration activities will include a parade Saturday, January 13, at noon and the annual Celebration Breakfast Monday, January 15, at 7:15 a.m.
North Texas e-News | December 7, 2017
Mark Smith, Austin College Craig Professor in the Arts, is one of twenty regional artists included in the exhibition “A Celebration of Color” to be presented by the City of Dallas Department of Cultural Affairs.
North Texas e-News | December 1, 2017
Austin College student organization ACCares joins the observation by hosting its annual World AIDS Day.
News ’Roos Can Use
Politico | December 19, 2017
University presidents say they have been blindsided by charges that they are catering to the wealthy at the same moment that conservatives attack them for elitism, turning their once-untouchable institutions into political punching bags.
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