Majors: Spanish & International Relations J.D., University of Tulsa Associate Attorney at Lira Bravo Law, PLLC “While a student at Austin College, I was encouraged to seek out opportunities to explore my passions academically. Beginning with my C/I, Model U.N. and continuing through experiences such as the Jordan Family Language House, JanTerm in Argentina, study… [Read More]
Jacob Kolman ’05
Majors: Philosophy & English M.A., Rice University, Philosophy Senior Research Assistant at the Center for Outcomes Research, a joint collaboration between the Houston Methodist Research Institute in partnership with Texas A&M University “Alongside clinical scientists and health services researchers, I help design and conduct both internally-funded and grant-supported studies focused on improving patient health outcomes,… [Read More]
Hannah Alexander ’12
Majors: Spanish & Political Science, minor in Philosophy J.D., The University of Texas at Austin Attorney and Equal Justice Works Fellow, Equal Justice Center – Dallas “I work to vindicate the rights of workers experiencing wage theft and discrimination in the workplace. I knew I wanted to become a lawyer and serve lower-income and Spanish… [Read More]
Chelsea Freeland ’12
Major: History, minor in Chemistry M.A., East Carolina University, Maritime Studies Maritime Archaeologist, US Department of State’s Cultural Heritage Center “My history major, especially training in writing, is what got me a spot at one of the top archaeology grad schools in the country. Additionally, as a chemistry minor (a possibility at a liberal arts… [Read More]
Caitlin Gillis ’10
Majors: English & self-designed major in Museum Studies M.A., George Washington University, Museum Studies Exhibition Project Manager at the Smithsonian National Museum of History “Austin College helped me hone in on where I really wanted to be. I knew I wanted to work in museums. At AC, I was supported by grants and internship programs… [Read More]
Anissa Coss Centers ’93
Major: Communications TV News Anchor and Motivational Speaker and Trainer “I am an Emmy award-winning television news anchor and motivational speaker and trainer. Like many humanities majors, when I graduated, I had a general sense of what I wanted to do but wasn’t sure how that would look, specifically, in my life. I want to… [Read More]
Aldo Billingslea ’87
Majors: English & Communications M.F.A, Southern Methodist University Professor of Theater at Santa Clara University I am a Professor of Theatre Arts and a professional actor. I served as Associate Provost for Diversity and Inclusion at Santa Clara University, and Artistic Director of the Lorraine Hansberry Theatre of San Francisco, which makes works by and… [Read More]
Madison Messinger ’14
Majors: East Asian Studies & International Relations Child Programs Team Lead at the North Texas Food Bank “My time at Austin College, particularly my GO Fellowship to Taiwan in the summer of 2011, sent me down my path of service and community engagement. One of the biggest challenges I’ve experienced (and I think many women… [Read More]