Just north of Caruth Administration Building, brickwork and landscaping mark the Clyde L. Hall Graduation Court. Clyde L. Hall ’46 joined the Austin College faculty in 1950 and that year was named the holder of the John T. Jones Chair of Economics. In 1977, he became the first occupant of the Clara R. and Leo… [Read More]
“From the Center”
Sculptor: James Surls, 1986 Created by internationally known artist James Surls in 1986, “From the Center” was installed at Austin College in 1989 in a small garden north of Abell Library. The elements caused deterioration and the sculpture was sent to Surls for restoration. The piece found its new home in Abell Library Center’s foyer… [Read More]
Forster Art Studio Complex
1315 E. Richards St. Sherman, Texas 75090 The Betsy Dennis Forster Art Studio Complex provides a facility for teaching and learning within the visual arts. Located on the north end of campus, the building was made possible by a generous gift of $2 million from Peter and Betsy Forster of Washington, D.C. The complex is… [Read More]
Carruth Guest House
822 N. Cleveland St. Sherman, Texas 75090 Originally located at the corner of Grand Avenue and Richards Street (where the Village on Grand now begins), what is now known as Carruth Guest House operated as a tea room called “The Dutch Treat” in the 1920s. The house originally had a large windmill above its front… [Read More]
Hersh Memorial Garden
Ed Hersh and his late wife Shellie were frequent visitors to the Austin College campus after their son Jonathan enrolled at the college as a member of the Class of 2009 and became a member of the football squad. Ed and Shellie and their sons Craig and Robbie were involved and active fans of the… [Read More]
Ella Barker Memorial Garden
The Eleanor Elizabeth Barker Memorial Garden was dedicated in May 2011 outside Dean Hall. The lovely garden provided the perfect spot to memorialize Eleanor Elizabeth, 2, the beautiful, blonde-haired daughter of Phil and Kelly Barker and sister of Jack who died in May 2010. Phil Barker was a member of the political science faculty from… [Read More]
Wright Campus Center
1301 E. Brockett St. Sherman, Texas 75090 The Robert J. and Mary Wright Campus Center is the largest building project ever undertaken at Austin College, occupying 82,000 square feet. The first floor of the Wright Center offers fundamental services for students and visitors. The post office, the Pouch Club, Hopper Store, bookstore, Service Station, and dining… [Read More]
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