Austin College Named Fulbright Hispanic-Serving Institution Leader by the U.S. Department of State SHERMAN, TEXAS — Austin College is proud to be named as a Fulbright HSI (Hispanic-Serving Institution) Leader for 2023. Each year, the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) recognizes the strong engagement of select HSIs with the… [Read More]

Alumni Art Educators Exhibit Opens During Homecoming SHERMAN, TEXAS — As part of its Homecoming 2023 festivities, Austin College will host a reception celebrating an exhibition of art created by 19 alumni working in the field of Art Education. The reception will be held Saturday, November 4, from 4-5 p.m. in the Forster Art Complex… [Read More]

Austin College Humanities Alumni Share Career Path Stories SHERMAN—The Professionalism and the Humanities Leadership Program (PATH) announces its first semi-annual Humanities Alumni Panel on Thursday, November 2, in Wright Campus Center at 1301 E. Brockett St. The event is free and open to the public; registration by October 26 is encouraged. The panel, “Explore, Belong,… [Read More]

Austin College Hosts 22nd Annual Halloween Event Families Welcome for Games, Candy, Fun SHERMAN, TEXAS—Now in its 22nd year, ’Roo Boo at Austin College will be held Friday, October 27, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the campus at 900 N. Grand Avenue. Children aged 12 and younger are invited to wear their Halloween… [Read More]

Austin College Announces Rick Lowe as the 2024 Posey Leadership Award Recipient  SHERMAN, TEXAS— Austin College announces Rick Lowe as the Posey Leader-In-Residence and recipient of the 2024 Posey Leadership Award. Lowe is a Houston-based artist and activist who has worked with communities around the world to use art as a springboard for social understanding. Perhaps… [Read More]

Geoff ’08 and Jessica ’09 Wescott spoke at the 2023 Todd A Williams Executive-in-Residence panel discussion on October 10, emphasizing leadership and how Austin College trains students to successfully “manage up.” The panel was moderated by Marion Jones ’20, assistant director of Center for Career Development and internship coordinator.    “A good leader will keep… [Read More]

Austin College Announces New Employee Housing Development Austin College President Steven O’Day has announced the newest construction project on college property – a row of seven, single family homes that will be constructed and designated as transitional housing for new Austin College employees. The modern craftsman-style homes will be located on the 1300 and 1400… [Read More]

Ideas Worth Sharing TEDxAustinCollege Announces Eighth Annual Conference SHERMAN, TEXAS—Austin College announces the eighth annual TEDxAustinCollege Conference on Saturday, September 30, in Sally and Jim Nation Theatre and Learning Commons, inside Ida Green Communication Center. The theme, UNEARTH, challenges listeners to dig deeply into the layers of knowledge and discover new ideas. The student-led conference… [Read More]

Alumna to Share the Power of a Liberal Arts Education in Changing Times RonAmber Deloney Ed.D. will present Austin College’s A.J. Carlson Lecture titled “A Poet, a DJ, a Professor, and a Project Manager: How the Liberal Arts Prepared Me to Reinvent Myself During Changing Times,” on Wednesday, September 20, at 5 p.m. in Mabee… [Read More]