International and National Media Highlights
Epoch Times | April 27, 2015
Dr. Don Rodgers, economics faculty, discusses Nepal’s refusal of aid from Taiwan and how international politics might be involved.
The Chronicle of Higher Education | May 4, 2015
Austin College trustee Lee D. Ardell ’74 and President Marjorie Hass highlight the importance of college trustees and board members in determining the success of smaller institutions.
The New York Times | May 14, 2015
Deadly storms have led to stronger building codes in Oklahoma according to Dr. Kevin Simmons, economics faculty.
The New York Times | May 26, 2015
Dr. Kevin Simmons, economics faculty, spoke about his experiences with flooding in Texas in response to recent flooding.
Black Mountain News | May 27, 2015
Silas Vaughn ’49, former president of Montreat College, has passed away at the age of 89.
Dallas and Regional News
Texas Commission on the Arts | May 2015
Carmen Tafolla ’72 has been named the 2015 Texas State Poet Laureate.
Glasstire | May 3, 2015
Houston artist Kevin Peterson ’01 has won this year’s $50,000 Hunting Prize for “Fire,” a photorealistic painting. **Please note that Austin College offers a BA, not a BFA.
The University of Texas-Pan American | May 11, 2015
Karina Stiles-Cox ’97 was selected as the chair-elect of the Women’s Faculty Network, an organization designed to encourage more women to pursue collegiate studies, at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
Culture Map Dallas | May 19, 2015
Brittnay Connor ’14 shared her childhood experiences of foster care at a luncheon with former first lady Laura Bush.
Local Media Highlights
Austin College | May 6, 2015
Austin College’s top honors for campus leadership and student involvement were handed out at the annual Student Affairs Leadership Awards and Recognition dinner.
Austin College | May 26, 2015
Austin College remembers Dr. James H. Ware, professor emeritus of philosophy and religion.
Herald Democrat | May 8, 2015
The Austin College coaches and team members honored more than 40 student-athletes at its annual Athletics Convocation.
Herald Democrat | May 9, 2015
Austin College physics students presented the results of semester-long study of local weather.
Herald Democrat | May 10, 2015
Five Austin College athletes from men’s and women’s tennis teams have been named honorable mention All-Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference performers.
Herald Democrat | May 14, 2015
The Austin College Center for Community and Regional Development hosted a Grantmakers Panel that included presentations from several area foundation representatives.
Herald Democrat | May 17, 2015
Recent graduates Leah Garnsey and Daniel Blackwell share their journeys through Austin College and beyond.
Herald Democrat | May 17, 2015
The Ayala family, all alumni of Austin College, celebrated as Mario, the youngest sibling, graduated.
Herald Democrat | May 19, 2015
Jeff Riordan ’01 has been named the 2015 Kedric Couch Alumni Coach of the Year.
Herald Democrat | May 31, 2015
Austin College, the Sherman Community Players, and the City of Sherman have produced Les Miserables, which will continue through the first week of July (No link available).
KXII – CBS, FOX Television News | May 15, 2015
Austin College prepares for an alternative commencement venue due to severe weather.
KXII – CBS, FOX Television News | May 17, 2015
Brittany Derebery ‘08, Austin College Director of Foundation Relations, spoke about the Austin College Regional Grantmakers Panel.
KXII – CBS, FOX Television News | May 18, 2015
Austin College alumnus Jeff Riordan ’01 has been selected as the 2015 Kedric Couch Alumni Coach of the Year.
KTEN – ABC, NBC, CW Television News | May 3, 2015
Austin College baseball players Brett Moody and Gus Daniel have been named as All-Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference performers for the 2015 season.
KTEN – ABC, NBC, CW Television News | May 18, 2015
Jeff Riordan ’01 has been named the 2015 Kedric Couch Alumni Coach of the Year.
North Texas e-News | May 1, 2015
Vocalists Suzanne Francis and Darden Adams performed in a Senior Recital.
North Texas e-News | May 8, 2015
Dr. Dawn Remmers, executive director of institutional research and college registrar, has been selected by the Council of Independent Colleges to participate in a year-long Senior Leadership Academy.
North Texas e-News | May 3, 2015
More than 100 students received academic awards at Austin College’s 2015 Honors Convocation.
North Texas e-News | May 9, 2015
Dr. Wayne Meyer, biology faculty, led a guided bird walk at Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge.
North Texas e-News | May 15, 2015
Austin College presented diplomas to 300 students during the annual spring commencement ceremony.
North Texas e-News | May 15, 2015
Emeriti professors Clyde L. Hall and Kenneth W. Street received honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degrees at the spring commencement ceremony.
North Texas e-News | May 17, 2015
Dr. George Diggs, biology faculty, spoke about his studies of environmental changes at a program titled “Global Climate Change: What’s Going on and Why.”
North Texas e-News | May 22, 2015
Senior Jessica Barber shared her experiences in Scotland during JanTerm with the Bonham Rotary Club.
North Texas e-News | May 28, 2015
Sherman remembers Roy Reid Jackson ’52, who passed away on May 27.
News ‘Roos Can Use
Links to articles about current issues in higher education and topics that are relevant to the #Roonation.
The Commonwealth Club | April 29, 2015
Public and private college educators discuss the values of a liberal arts education and the challenges facing colleges in the future.
Bloomberg Business | May 6, 2015
Rates on U.S. student loans are on track to drop by half a percentage point for the upcoming academic year when they are reset in July.
The Washington Post | May 11, 2015
The cost of attending college might not be rising as fast as prior knowledge suggests.
The Chronicle of Higher Education | May 18, 2015
First-generation college students now receive support from many colleges and universities, but challenges remain.