International and National Media Highlights
CBS | January 19, 2016
Rania Batrice ‘03, Iowa-based spokesperson for Bernie Sanders, comments on his growing volunteer support.
Politico | February 4, 2016
President Marjorie Hass, Ph.D., was recognized as a mover and shaker for her appointment to the chair of the board of directors of the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities.
The Daily Beast | February 15, 2016
Political science professor Don Rodgers, Ph.D., comments on the political situation between Taiwan and China.
Thinking Taiwan | January 17, 2016
Political science professor Don Rodgers, Ph.D., discusses the current state of the Chinese Nationalist Party after Taiwanese protests.
Dallas and Regional News
Dallas Morning News | February 21, 2016
Kevin Simmons, professor of economics at Austin College, discusses the importance of adopting new building codes to prevent damage during tornadoes.
Fort Worth Star-Telegram | February 8, 2016
Austin College names Matthew Donovan ’17 and 253 other students to it’s 2015 Fall Semester Dean’s List.
Preston Hollow People | February 2016
Richard Lentz ’76 published a Children’s book describes the challenges we face in life from the viewpoint of his dachshund, Roo.
Proceeds from the book benefit various dachshund charities.
Local Media Highlights
Herald Democrat | January 25, 2016
Austin College students visited Achieve Academy to help elementary students with homework, reading activities, and games as part of JanServe.
Herald Democrat | January 28, 2016
Austin College Jan-Term students perform the musical Cabaret on campus at the Ida Green Communication Center.
Herald Democrat | February 5, 2016
Austin College invites the public to a physics Star Party on Thursday, February 18 to observe the stars through the Adams Observatory on the roof of the Idea Center.
Herald Democrat | February 13, 2016
Austin College hosts the Black Expo, a local business showcase, in celebration of Black History Month.
Herald Democrat | February 16, 2016
Austin College women’s basketball player Katie Gowdy ‘16 was named the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Player of the Week.
Herald Democrat | February 17, 2016
Austin College hosted a public star party at the Adams Observatory on the roof of the Idea Center on February 18, 2016.
Herald Democrat | February 19, 2016
Austin College’s Roo Bound theme this year is “Mission: A Hunt for Red Roos,” introducing children to the campus, classrooms, and extracurricular activities (link unavailable).
Herald Democrat | February 25, 2016
Austin College hosts their children’s program, Roo Bound, on February 27 at at 10:45 am. Children will participate in a variety of activities from campus tours, outdoor games, and a meal in the cafeteria.
Herald Democrat | February 25, 2016
President Marjorie Hass, Ph.D., was appointed chair of the board of directors of the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities.
Herald Democrat | February 27, 2016
Austin College’s February Roo Bound invited children to participate in a scavenger hunt, where they were able to solve riddles to find the locations of the hidden kangaroo cut-outs.
Herald Democrat | February 29, 2016
Five students of Austin College’s women’s’ basketball team earned All-Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference honors.
KXII | February 7, 2016
Austin College welcomes three sheriff candidates and two district attorney candidates at a town-hall inspired debate hosted by the Grayson County NAACP.
KXII | February 27, 2016
Five students of Austin College’s women’s’ basketball team earned All-Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference honors.
Blogs and Online Media
Austin College | January 29, 2016
Austin College is to host TEDx Austin College on September 22, 2016. Faculty members will be selected to speak for the theme “Adding Value to a Changing World.”
Austin College | February 12, 2016
Austin College President Marjorie Hass, Ph.D., was appointed chair of the Board of Directors of the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU).
Austin College | February 15, 2016
Austin College celebrates the life of former senior board member, alumnus, and friend of the school, Jerry E. Apple ’60. The memorial service will be held at Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church Chapel in Dallas, Texas, on Thursday, February 18, at 2 p.m.
Austin College | February 15, 2016
Baseball player James Arguello ‘18 was named Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference hitter of the week.
North Texas E-News | January 31, 2016
Humanities Professor Dr. Henry Bucher, Ph.D., discusses the various ways we refer to God throughout the world.
Constant Contact | February 22, 2016
Dr. Emmet C. (Tom) Thompson II, D.S.L., M.S., M.A, ‘12 has co-published both Fit to Lead and Kick Start.
News ‘Roos Can Use
Links to articles about current issues in higher education and topics that are relevant to the #Roonation.
The Chronicle of Higher Education | February 25, 2016
Lee Gardner talks about the challenges small schools now face in constructing student housing.
Inside Higher Ed | February 25, 2016
Ellen Wexler discusses the Obama’s plan for overtime protection and how it will affect schools and universities.
Huffington Post | February 24, 2016
Some colleges are moving to indicate student offenses on transcripts, including reasons for expulsion or if they’ve been punished for sexual assault.