International and National Media Highlights
Los Angeles Times | November 18, 2014
Austin College alumnus Rusty Hicks ‘02 was chose to run for Los Angeles’ County Federation of Labor.
The Oncologist | November 6, 2014
Dr. Fazlur Rahman, Austin College Board of Trustee member, published an article discussing the importance of empathy as a doctor.
Dallas and Regional News
Community Impact Newspaper | November 4, 2014
John H. Bucy III ‘06, alumnus of Austin College, ran for the Texas House of Representatives District 136 seat, as the Democratic candidate.
McKinney Courier-Gazette | November 14, 2014
Dr. Victoria Cummins, faculty at Austin College, spoke at the centennial celebration of The Art Club, McKinney.
News-journal – Longview, TX| November 16, 2014
Craig Florence, a partner and trial attorney with Gardere Wynne Sewell in Dallas, was one of five graduates and two faculty members recently honored by Austin College for distinguished professional accomplishment and service to the college.
The Dallas Morning News | November 13, 2014
The Helen Suzman Exhibit, previously housed at Austin College, is now at Paul Quinn College, highlighting the life and accomplishments of the Nobel peace prize nominee.
KRLD 1080 – CBS Radio | November 13, 2014
Austin College alumna Jenny King ‘92 was interviewed about a DFW elementary school’s efforts to raise money for Doctors Without Borders, creating their own version of the song “We Are The World.”
Hartwick College | November 24, 2014
Austin College alumnus Gregg Fort ’87 was named the Vice President for College Advancement at Hartwick College in Oneonta, New York.
Local Media Highlights
Austin College |November 3, 2014
Critical issues of voter restrictions, drug use, and college expenses were debated on the Austin College campus among political party representatives during the Election Issues Forum on October 16.
Austin College |November 7, 2014
Austin College organist Lisa Thomas performed locally and beyond this month, displaying her talent for the Sherman Community and at the Winter Festival in New Mexico.
Austin College |November 11, 2014
Austin College students and faculty performed an anniversary concert, “Twenty-Five Years of Freedom,” celebrating the fall of the Berlin Wall.
Austin College |November 14, 2014
Austin College announced its homecoming royalty at half-time during the homecoming football game.
Austin College |November 14, 2014
Austin College faculty Dr. Light Cummins was the special guest at a gathering of the Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) at Southern Methodist University, introducing his newest publication On History’s Trail.
Herald Democrat – Sherman | November 1, 2014
Austin College students gathered together to pitch business ideas and entrepreneurial concepts to local and regional business leaders during the first Austin College idea pitch competition.
Herald Democrat – Sherman | November 2, 2014
Austin College unveils new partnership program with Peace Corps.
Herald Democrat – Sherman | November 14 2014
Austin College Department of Music presents Fall Choral Concert featuring the Austin College a Cappella Choir, The Quartette, Descant, The Consort.
Herald Democrat – Sherman | November 16, 2014
Austin College men’s soccer players Andrew Celio and James Saulnier have been selected as second team All-Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference performers.
Herald Democrat – Sherman | November 16, 2014
Austin College women’s soccer players Anna Claire Cooke, Erin Eckart and Franchesca Lozoya have been named second-team All-Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference performers and Tyler Marquez earned honorable mention honors.
Herald Democrat – Sherman | November 20, 2014
Doris Weller, who graduated from Austin College in 1936, marked her 100th birthday Friday, November 21st and discussed her life and family.
KXII – CBS, FOX Television News | November 1, 2014
Former Austin College baseball player Justin Frost ‘08 was honored at the Homecoming football game.
KXII – CBS, FOX Television News | November 6, 2014
Austin College volleyball player Presleigh Watson was named as a Second Team All-Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference performer in exclusive voting by conference’s coaches.
KXII – CBS, FOX Television News | November 6, 2014
Austin College football player Madison Ross was selected to the CoSIDA/Capitol One Academic All-District Team.
KXII – CBS, FOX Television News | November 20, 2014
The Austin College football team had 13 members selected as All-Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference performers. Nine ‘Roos earned first team honors, while four were named honorable mention.
KXII – CBS, FOX Television News | November 20, 2014
Austin College held the annual Great Day of Service where students provide different services to the Sherman community.
Part 1: http://www.kxii.com/video?videoid=2974667
Part 2: http://www.kxii.com/video?videoid=2974668
Part 3: http://www.kxii.com/video?videoid=2974669
KTEN – ABC, NBC, CW Television News | November 13, 2014
Austin College joins the fight for the missing Mexican students.
KTEN – ABC, NBC, CW Television News | November 20, 2014
The Austin College football team had 13 members selected as All-Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference performers. Nine ‘Roos earned first team honors, while four were named honorable mention.
D3football.com | November 5, 2014
Austin College’s football team is making progress at their own pace.
Tyler Morning Telegraph | November 5, 2014
Austin College was represented at the Tyler Junior College’s annual college fair with many other colleges and universities.
Magician’s Life – Web Notes | November 20, 2014
Dr. Lawrence Hass, professor of Humanities at Austin College, was featured in a web blast discussing his background as a magician and his new TEDx Talk. Link not available, see article.
North Texas e-News | November 26, 2014
Austin College was mentioned in Hannah’s Horseshoes for Hope announcement about their ‘retirement,’ thanking all of their volunteers and the many people who helped them through the establishment’s many years of service.
News ‘Roos Can Use
Links to articles about current issues in higher education and topics that are relevant to the #Roonation.
MARKETPLACE| November 6, 2014
Colleges put career centers on the map.
nprEd| November 11, 2014
Senator Lamar Alexander answers questions on education in the new Congress.
U.S. News| November 12, 2014
How a Republican-led Congress could affect student loans.