Compiled by Mike Sinclair, Public Affairs Intern
International and National Media Highlights
The Sport Source | August 2015
Kristina Corona, Austin College women’s soccer coach, talks about her coaching experience and Austin College athletes.
Thinking Taiwan | August 1, 2015
Dr. Don Rodgers, political science faculty, wrote an article about relations between Taiwan’s government and its people.
Sports Illustrated | August 3, 2015
Austin College is mentioned in the August 3 edition of Sports Illustrated (no link available).
Newsminer.com | August 9, 2015
Greg Hill ’91 and other Austin College alumni reunite in Fairbanks, Alaska.
The Business Journals | August 19, 2015
The 2016 edition of The Best Lawyers in America has recognized Charla Aldous ’82 as the Dallas/Fort Worth Lawyer of the Year.
Winfield Daily Courier | August 19, 2015
Seemee Ali ’89 spoke at Southwestern College’s opening convocation.
YouTube | August 21, 2015
Casie Luong ’10 has released a live single from her newest album.
Daring Fireball | August 27, 2015
Dr. Aaron Block, mathematics and computer science faculty, talks about the advantages of Apple’s new Swift programming language (follow link on site for full article).
Dallas and Regional News
San Angelo LIVE! | August 8, 2015
Austin College is included in the 2016 edition of “The Best 380 Colleges” by the Princeton Review.
Dallas Business Journal | August 12, 2015
Ron Kirk ’76 is an honoree in the Dallas Business Journal‘s third annual Outstanding Directors Awards.
Your Houston News | August 23, 2015
Former Austin College football players, Jeff Riordan ’01 and Marcus Schulz ’03, recount key moments in their lifelong friendship that began at Austin College.
Dallas Morning News | August 29, 2015
Dr. Julia Shahid, education faculty, and Bliss Froehlich ’15 talk about teacher salaries and the value of teaching.
Local Media Highlights
Texoma Connect | August 29, 2015
Austin College has completed its transition to electricity powered completely by renewable energy.
Herald Democrat | August 1, 2015
Dr. Aaron Block, mathematics and computer science faculty, talks about the dangers of the internet and the importance of cybersecurity.
Herald Democrat | August 6, 2015
Sherman remembers James “Sandy” Beach ’68 and his involvement with Austin College, the Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge and the community.
Herald Democrat | August 13, 2015
Mathematics and computer science faculty member, Dr. Aaron Block, has released an app focused on simplifying dieting.
Herald Democrat | August 19, 2015
Austin College welcomes new instructors to its faculty.
Herald Democrat | August 19, 2015
Charla Aldous ’82 has been named the Dallas/Fort Worth Lawyer of the Year by the 2016 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.
Herald Democrat | August 20, 2015
Emma Thornburg ’19 talks about entering Austin College as a freshman.
Herald Democrat | August 22, 2015
Austin College completes its transition to entirely renewable energy sources for electricity.
Herald Democrat | August 13, 2015
Loren Dawson, head football coach, and David Norman, Director of Athletics, spoke at the Sherman Noon Lions Club.
Herald Democrat | August 30, 2015
Austin College alumni and staff mourn the death of Alison Parker.
Herald Democrat | August 30, 2015
Dr. Julia Shahid, education faculty, and Bliss Froehlich ’15 talk about teacher salaries and the value of teaching.
KXII – CBS, FOX Television News | August 4, 2015
Future teachers from Austin College teach SISD students about culture and science at the annual ATP Thinking Camp.
KXII – CBS, FOX Television News | August 21, 2015
President Marjorie Hass and Austin College freshmen applaud the campus’ renewable energy initiative.
KXII – CBS, FOX, Television News | August 24, 2015
During First We Serve, Austin College freshmen produce thousands of meals for the hungry in Honduras.
KTEN – ABC, NBC, CW Television News | August 20, 2015
Austin College welcomes both its freshmen class and the new energy initiative (no link available).
KTEN – ABC, NBC, CW Television News | August 21, 2015
Austin College freshmen are welcomed onto campus for freshmen orientation.
KTEN – ABC, NBC, CW Television News | August 23, 2015
Austin College freshman gather together to prepare meals for the hungry in Honduras during the Service Station’s annual First We Serve event.
KTEN – ABC, NBC, CW Television News | August 25, 2015
The Austin College women’s volleyball team enters its twentieth year.
KTEN – ABC, NBC, CW Television News | August 25, 2015
Austin College hosted a media luncheon including representatives from six different sports.
KTEN – ABC, NBC, CW Television News | August 25, 2015
Austin College football players share their goals for this season.
North Texas e-News | August 21, 2015
Austin College welcomes new faculty to campus.
North Texas e-News | August 26, 2015
Austin College has completed its transition to electricity powered completely by renewable energy.
News ‘Roos Can Use
Links to articles about current issues in higher education and topics that are relevant to the #Roonation.
Forbes | July 29, 2015
Skills gained through a liberal arts education are increasingly sought after by tech companies.
Forbes | August 28, 2015
A student’s choice of college and major may influence earnings received post-graduation.
The Boston Herald | August 28, 2015
Liberal arts degrees continue to equip students with skills necessary to succeed in the workplace.