International and National Media Highlights
SPORTS195 | December 3, 2014
Austin College men’s basketball player Cody Meyers is one of 251 nominees for the 2015 Allstate NABC and WBCA Good Works Teams®, according to an announcement by The National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC), the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) and Allstate Insurance Company.
Presbyterian Mission Agency | December 12, 2014
Austin College sophomore, Willa Van Camp, was featured in an article discussing the impact her church has had on her life and understanding of faith.
FOX Sports | December 16, 2014
Former assistant head coach, offensive and special teams coordinator for the Austin College football team, Bob Stitt, has been hired as the new University of Montana head football coach.
Joint Mathematical Meetings | January 1, 2014
Dr. Jack Mealy, mathematics faculty, is taking two Austin College students, Kusha Mohammadi ‘15 and Ryan Hood ’17, to attend and present their research at the Joint Mathematical Meetings held in San Antonio, Texas.
Dallas and Regional News
Examiner – Houston | December 7, 2014
An excited Board of Directors of the Nature Discovery Center announced the appointment of Henry Owen ‘05, Austin College alumnus, as the Center’s new Executive Director.
Sequin Gazette | December 9, 2014
The Austin College community was saddened to learn of the death of alumnus Douglas B. Finch ‘59 on December 8 and extends sympathy to his entire family.
Texas Jewish Post | December 11, 2014
The Helen Suzman exhibit that was previously housed at Austin College in September, will now be on display at the Aaron Family JCC until January. Link not available, see the article.
The Dallas Morning News | December 12, 2014
Wendy Kopp, who received the Posey Leadership Award from Austin College in 2006 for her accomplishments with Teach for America, will celebrate the programs 25th birthday this year.
San Antonio Express News | December 15, 2014
Danny J. Anderson ‘80, Austin College alumnus, was chosen as Trinity University’s 19th President.
Trinity University | December 15, 2014
Trinity University selected a new president this month, making Danny J. Anderson ‘80, an Austin College alumnus, their 19th president.
PR Newswire – US Newswire | December 18, 2014
The University of Texas at Arlington has named Michael K. Kingan ‘88, an Austin College alumnus and a former senior vice president and chief development officer for The University of New Mexico Foundation, as Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations.
Local Media Highlights
Austin College |December 3, 2014
Austin College welcomed back alumnae Dr. Carmen Tafolla ‘72, renowned author of more than 20 books for adults and children, presented the lecture “The Border Crossed Us: Latino Voices in The U.S.”
Austin College |December 5, 2014
The Austin College community is saddened to learn of the death of Dr. A.J. “Jack” Carlson, professor emeritus of history, and extends sympathy to his family.
Austin College |December 16, 2014
Austin College alumnus, Reverend Bruce McNab ’67, shared his memories of his hero Dr. A.J. “Jack” Carlson, professor emeritus of history, at his memorial service on December 13.
Herald Democrat – Sherman | December 5, 2014
Austin College sophomore men’s basketball player Cody Meyers is one of 251 nominees for the 2015 Allstate NABC and WBCA Good Works Teams®.
Herald Democrat – Sherman | December 3, 2014
Director of the Academic Skills Center, Laura Marquez Ramsey, commented on the availability of study materials that can be used by students right on their phones, as the Austin College campus geared up for finals week.
Herald Democrat – Sherman | December 14, 2014
Austin College’s assistant football coach, Ralph Ord, was selected to participate in the Future Football Coaches Academy, held in conjunction with the American Football Coaches Association convention in January.
Herald Democrat – Sherman | December 15, 2014
Dr. Ruth I. Cape, Classical & Modern languages faculty, edited a bilingual and annotated edition of a collection of letters, “New World View: Letters from a German Immigrant Family in Texas, 1854 – 1885.”
Herald Democrat – Sherman | December 17, 2014
Austin College exhibits an art form that encourages social interaction by artist Nestor Topcny.
Herald Democrat – Sherman | January 7, 2014
Austin College upperclassmen learn the science and economics of the wine industry during their JanTerm course taught by Dr. Lance Barton, biology faculty, and Dr. Mark Hebert, philosophy faculty.
KXII – CBS, FOX Television News | December 2, 2014
Austin College football player Madison Ross has been named to the Capital One Academic All-America First Team.
KXII – CBS, FOX Television News | December 5, 2014
Cody Meyers, Austin College basketball player, was nominated for the 2015 Allstate NABC Good Works Team out of 251 nominees, also making him one of 158 male basketball players in the nation to be nominated. This award honors athletes for their charitable achievements and community service.
KXII – CBS, FOX Television News | December 9, 2014
For the second straight year, Austin College football player Kyle Crawford was named to the D3Football.com All-South Region Third Team following an outstanding 2014 season.
KXII – CBS, FOX Television News | December 18, 2014
Several former Austin College alumni and coaches are making headlines this month, with former Kangaroo football, baseball, and golf coach Bob Stitt recently being named the new head coach for the University of Montana while four other former ‘Roos were active on the sidelines at the high school and college levels.
D3football.com | December 9, 2014
For the second straight year, Austin College football player Kyle Crawford was named to the D3Football.com All-South Region Third Team following an outstanding 2014 season.
News ‘Roos Can Use
Links to articles about current issues in higher education and topics that are relevant to the #Roonation.
InsideHigherEd| January 6, 2014
A college president discusses her struggles with breast cancer while still maintaining her duties.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette| January 6, 2014
Grading colleges: Rate them, but don’t shortchange them on funds.