Dallas-Fort Worth Media Highlights
Dallas Morning News | June 6, 2013
Austin College Trustee Luan Mendel’s, ’75, viewpoint article, Despite uncertainties, today’s graduates can make a difference. See attached article. REPRINTED WITH PERMISSION OF THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS.
Dallasnews | June 21, 2013
KidSwing Dallas, a tournament founded by Austin College student Ben Sater ’14, contributed towards the more than $61,000 raised for Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children.
Examiner.com – Dallas | June 12, 2013
903 Brewers in Sherman introduced ‘Roos Red Ale named after the Austin College Kangaroos. (See attached article.)
Regional and Local Media Highlights
AC Roos | June 6, 2013
Austin College and its Student-Athlete Advisory Council, in conjunction with the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference, raised nearly $1,000 at its annual men’s and women’s basketball tournament.
AC Roos | June 13, 2013
55 Austin College athletes named to SCAC Academic Honor Roll.
Austin College | June 18, 2013
Student dining hall is getting a facelift.
Herald Democrat-Sherman | June 6, 2013
Habitat for Humanity of Grayson County dedicated a new home served by volunteers from Austin College.
Herald Democrat-Sherman | June 12, 2013
“The Drowsy Chaperone” is a must-see performance, featuring several Austin College alumni, students, and faculty – Hunt Tooley, Karen Tooley, Austin Tooley ’09, Harris Tooley ’13, Sarah Wilhelm ’15, Liz Banks, and John McGinn.
Herald Democrat-Sherman | June 25, 2013
Austin College honors Melissa coach, Michael Bardgett ’03, with alumni award.
Herald Democrat-Sherman | June 26, 2013
Austin College exceeded its 2013 Community Campaign goal by raising over $600,000. (Also see front page picture.)
HC Community Journal | June 5, 2013
Dr. Melissa Wampler ’86, spent 19 years delivering babies and is now entering a new phase in her life supporting women’s health. (See attached article.)
North Texas e-News | June 12, 2013
High intensity volleyball camp offered at Austin College.
North Texas e-News | June 25, 2013
Michael Bardgett, a 2003 graduate of Austin College, has been named as this year’s recipient of the Kedric Couch Coach of the Year Award.
The Austin Chronicle | June 7, 2013
Austin College is mentioned in an article remembering artist Albert James Bonar, Jr., better known as Jimmy Jalapeeno.
Weatherford Star Telegram | June 25, 2013
Weatherford attorney and Austin College graduate, G. Thomas (Tom) Vick ’77 has been elected chair of the Texas Bar Foundation.
National Media Highlights
Runnerspace.com | June 7, 2013
Austin College and SCAC raise nearly $1,000 for Special Olympics.
Freshnews.com | May 20, 2013
This article regarding tornado-safe homes mentions Kevin Simmons.