International and National Media Highlights
NHI Magazine | June 9, 2016
Austin College hosted the 26th annual Texas Great Debate for the National Hispanic Institute.
Dallas and Regional News
Dallas Voice | June 2016
Dr. Steven Pounders ‘81 was named the recipient of the 2016 Kuchling Humanitarian Award at the annual Black Tie Sneak Peek event.
Dallas Voice | June 17, 2016
Promise House in Dallas offers young people with no place to stay, including those who identify as LGBT, says Zach Bartush ’10, a volunteer and community resources coordinator there.
Edible Dallas and Fort Worth | Summer 2016
Thomas Locke ’04 explains his interest in farming and the land he and his family have purchased, and how they have been able to develop it further.
Gainesville Daily Register | June 22, 2016
Dr. David Baker, Physics Faculty at Austin College, explained the progress of the summer solstice.
KERA NEWS | May 27, 2016
Dr. Don Read ‘64 explains how we should be protecting ourselves from mosquitos as the Zika virus spreads, having nearly died of the West Nile Virus years ago.
Local Media Highlights
Herald Democrat | June 9, 2016
Dr. David Baker, Physics Faculty at Austin College, was recently named a Minnie Stevens Piper Professor in recognition of his teaching.
Herald Democrat | June 9, 2016
Austin College hosted the 26th annual Texas Great Debate, where three hundred students from around the state gathered to practice their debate schools with regards to relevant issues.
Herald Democrat | June 9, 2016
Dr. Jeremy Posadas, Faculty of Religious Studies at Austin College, explains the significance of religious rituals involving infants.
Herald Democrat | June 14, 2016
Nan Davis, Austin College vice president for Institutional Enrollment, received the Texas Association for College Admission Counseling (TACAC) Honorary Lifetime Membership Award.
Herald Democrat | June 18, 2016
Dr. Marjorie Hass, President of Austin College, welcomes the community to participate in Austin College’s sporting and entertainment events.
Herald Democrat | June 18, 2016
Dr. David Baker, Physics Faculty at Austin College, will describe the progress of the Summer Solstice at Austin College.
Herald Democrat | June 20, 2016
Despite intermittent clouds, Dr. David Baker, Physics Faculty at Austin College, explained the progress of the summer solstice.
Herald Democrat | June 20, 2016
Members of Altrusa International of Sherman recently donated to several organizations, including Austin College.
KTEN | June 20, 2016
Dr. David Baker, Physics Faculty at Austin College, explained the progress of the summer solstice.
Blogs and Online Media
Austin College | June 2, 2016
The Continental Bridge in Dallas will be renamed the Ambassador Ronald Kirk Pedestrian Bridge in honor of former Dallas mayor, Ron Kirk ‘76.
Austin College | June 8, 2016
The National Hispanic Institute came to Austin College to host its 26th annual Texas Great Debate.
Austin College | June 23, 2016
Mark Smith, Austin College’s Craig Professor in the Arts, has a new exhibition opening at Craighead Green Gallery in Dallas.
Austin College | June 23, 2016
James F. Johnson, professor emeritus of classics at Austin College, has written a new book, Acts of Compassion in Greek Tragic Drama, published in May by the University of Oklahoma Press
North Texas E-News | June 10, 2016
Dr. Henry Bucher, Humanities Faculty at Austin College, discusses the influence of Muhammad Ali and what we can learn from his life.
North Texas E-News | June 20, 2016
Dr. David Baker, Physics Faculty at Austin College, explained the progress of the Summer Solstice on June 20th.
North Texas E-News | June 21, 2016
Dr. Henry Bucher, Humanities Faculty at Austin College, comments on the disgraceful protests following the funerals of the Orlando shooting victims.
North Texas E-News | June 25, 2016
Nan Davis, Austin College vice president for Institutional Enrollment, received the Texas Association for College Admission Counseling (TACAC) Honorary Lifetime Membership Award.
News ‘Roos Can Use
Links to articles about current issues in higher education and topics that are relevant to the #Roonation.
The Chronicle of Higher Education | June 10, 2016
“Small rural colleges grapple with their geography.”
Seattle Times | June 15, 2016
“New bipartisan legislation would allow students who get federal financial aid for college to use the grants for summer school, which could help them finish a college degree faster.”
US News | June 6, 2016
The government is enabling students and their parents to complete college federal aid forms faster by pulling IRS information from the previous year, as well as providing data for enrollment by school district.