SHERMAN, TEXAS— Austin College announces the beginning of its 175th academic year at Opening Convocation on August 21, at 7 p.m. in Wynne Chapel. The convocation event traditionally honors the incoming class of first-year students, transfers, and seniors. Classes begin Tuesday, August 22. “What an honor to celebrate the 175th year of Austin College,” said… [Read More]
‘Roos in the News – July 2023
Compiled by Mike Davis, Associate Director of Marketing and Communications. International and National Media Highlights The Boston Globe | July 1, 2023 Professor of Psychology Dr. Lisa Brown, a Harvard alumna, commented on the Supreme Court’s decision to eliminate affirmative action from the college admissions process, stating that Harvard should reexamine their legacy admissions practice… [Read More]
AC Inducts Legends to Hall of Honor
Austin College Inducts Seven to the Athletics Hall of Honor The Austin College Athletics Department and the Alumni “A” Athletics Association Board held its annual Legends Weekend on July 28-30, 2023, to induct seven athletes into the Hall of Honor and name the recipient of the Coach Joe Spencer Award for Meritorious Service and Lifetime Achievement… [Read More]
Austin College named a 2024 Best College
Austin College named a 2024 Best College by College Raptor Austin College has been selected as a 2024 Best College in the U.S. by College Raptor, a leading college planning platform that helps families discover college matches driven by AI algorithms to find the right colleges at the best price. Austin College was ranked among… [Read More]
SEPA Program Earns Millions for Nonprofits
AC Students Prepare Grant Applications; Bring in Millions for Local Nonprofits SHERMAN, TEXAS— Sierra Thomas, an Austin College senior from Melissa, Texas, is one of 13 summer interns working with area nonprofits through Austin College’s SEPA program (Social Entrepreneurship for Poverty Alleviation). Students selected for the internship are paired with approved agencies to write grants for… [Read More]
’Roos Return from Archeological Dig
Austin College Professor Returns to Archeological Dig; Uncovers Ancient Biblical Mosaics in Galilee SHERMAN, TEXAS — Dr. Martin Wells, Austin College associate professor of Classics, has recently returned from his 6th season as architectural specialist for the Huqoq Excavation Project in Israel. The month-long season runs from May 31 to July 4, and 2023 season… [Read More]
SCAC Man of the Year Finalist
Nelson Named SCAC Man of the Year Finalist SUWANEE, Ga. – The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference announced today the six finalists for the 2023 SCAC Man of the Year award. The award recognizes the conference’s senior male student-athlete who has best distinguished himself throughout his collegiate career in the areas of academic achievement, athletic excellence… [Read More]
Boessen Selected for National Seminar
Brett Boessen selected to attend national seminar on liberal arts, digital technology Austin College Associate Professor of Media Studies/Communication Dr. Brett Boessen is spending the last week of June in Lexington, Kentucky, at Transylvania University’s inaugural Digital Liberal Arts Summer Institute to foster national dialogue about the role of the liberal arts in the digital… [Read More]
New ‘Roo Parent Newsletter
2023 June 22, 2023 June 9, 2023 May 25, 2023
College Announces Spring 2023 Dean’s List
College Announces Spring 2023 Dean’s List Austin College officials have announced the Dean’s List for Spring Term 2023. The Dean’s List recognizes the top 20 percent of students (based on grade point average), taking a minimum of three graded, full-credit courses. For Spring Term 2023, 225 individuals are recognized. “Austin College faculty members are known… [Read More]
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