The Sandra J. Williams Founders Plaza at the corner of Grand Avenue and Richards Street combines landscaping, brickwork, lights, and fountains to create a beautiful first glimpse of the to campus when traveling from the north. Trustee Todd A. Williams ’82 and his wife, Abby, have made significant contributions to the educational and scholarship programs… [Read More]
Temple Learning Center
618 N. Grand Ave. Sherman, Texas 75090 The Temple Learning Center at Thompson House is “home” for the Austin Teacher Program. The David E. and Cassie L. Temple Foundation of Tulsa, Oklahoma, gave a grant to fund the renovation of the historic home. The structure provides technology and resources for the preparation of elementary and secondary… [Read More]
Solstice Calendar
Sculptor: John Van Alstine, 1986 “Solstice Calendar” was installed in front of Abell Library in April 1986 by John Van Alstine in celebration of the new library and to commemorate the Texas Sesquicentennial. The sculpture combines art and science, marking the solstice of each season with a shadow falling over metal bars that are a… [Read More]
Dickey Fitness Pavilion
1105 E. Brockett St. Sherman, Texas 75090 The Verde Dickey Fitness Pavilion is a state-of-the art cardio and resistance training workout facility open to all students, faculty, and staff, upon registration. See the facility hours of operation. The modern and user-friendly cardio stations include treadmills, recumbent bikes, and elliptical machines with upper body movements. All… [Read More]
Jack Pierce Soccer Complex
The Dr. Jack R. Pierce Soccer Complex is located on the northwest side of campus and supports games for both the men and women’s soccer teams. The complex, dedicated September 30, 2017, honors Pierce’s faithful support of Austin College athletes across all sports throughout his career at Austin College. A beloved member of the biology… [Read More]
Detweiler House
Detweiler House was named by the Board of Trustees in honor of Fred and Edna Detweiler for their generosity to the college. Mr. Detweiler was manager of business affairs and development for Austin College. When Mr. Detweiler retired from the college, he and his wife moved to another location in Sherman and donated the house at… [Read More]
Sid Richardson Recreation Center
1105 E. Brockett St. Sherman, Texas 75090 The Sid Richardson Recreation Center, a multipurpose recreational facility for all students, was made possible by a challenge grant from the Sid Richardson Foundation. Sid Richardson was a pioneer wildcatter and independent oilman who established the foundation which bears his name. The center was built in 1971, along… [Read More]
Dean Hall
1402 E. Richards St. Sherman, Texas 75090 Dean Hall is the largest residence hall on campus with 116 double rooms and seven single rooms, housing men and women. The floors are typically divided, with men in one wing and women in the other. Furnishings include permanently positioned desks and dressers along with movable study chairs,… [Read More]
Craig Hall
1202 E. Richards St. Sherman, Texas 75090 Craig Hall houses the Department of Music and its classrooms, offices, music library, rehearsal rooms, and Craig Recital Hall. All ceilings are sloped, and, in each room, no walls are exactly parallel with each other to create optimal acoustic conditions for music performance. The building previously also housed… [Read More]
Sherman Hall
916 N. Grand Ave. Sherman, Texas 75090 The citizens of Sherman donated $50,000 for the construction of Sherman Hall, which began in 1914. The three-story building contains 17,520 square feet and housed the administrative offices, an auditorium, and a library. The stained glass windows on the second floor were dedicated to the memory of individuals… [Read More]
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