Austin College faculty, administrators, and student leaders are prepared to welcome nearly 440 new freshmen—the largest class in College history—to campus Friday in preparation for the start of the 170th year of the College. New student and transfer orientation will continue over the next several days, and returning students will make their way to campus… [Read More]
‘Roos in the News – July 2018
Compiled by Heidi Rushing, Public Affairs Marketing Specialist International and National Media Highlights CNN | July 19, 2018 University of North Carolina football coach Larry Fedora ’85 draws criticism after questioning the link between CTE injuries and football. Chronicle of Higher Education | July 15, 2018 During his tenure as president of University of Central… [Read More]
Lake Campus Will Close August 17-19
Austin College’s Robbie Kubela Rogers Lake Campus will be closed Friday, August 17, through Sunday, August 19, for Opening of School activities. No pedestrian or vehicle traffic, except in connection with these events, will be allowed on the grounds during this time. The Lake Campus will reopen for normal operation on Monday, August 20. The… [Read More]
Thinking Camp Students Plan New Cities
More than 60 first- through fourth-grade students from Sherman ISD are busy building new cities at Austin College’s 2018 Thinking Camp as they learn about the services and amenities needed to keep a modern city functioning. See the photos! Sherman City Manager Robby Hefton will visit classes July 25 to “tour” their cities and provide feedback on their efforts.… [Read More]
Another Foray into Fiction for Shelly Williams
A new novel by Dr. Shelton “Shelly” Williams, professor emeritus of political science, is included in Kirkus Reviews, an American book review magazine founded in 1933 and headquartered in New York City. The novel, Covey Jencks, was released in February. The reviewer calls the book “an engrossing crime drama that’s both entertaining and provocative.” The Review: … [Read More]
‘Roos in the News – June 2018
Compiled by Heidi Rushing, Public Affairs Marketing Specialist International and National Media Highlights Fortune.com | June 27, 2018 Caryn Schenewerk ’99, senior counsel and director of government affairs for SpaceX, comments on how commercial space launch makes life complicated for airlines. Washington Post | June 14, 2018 Watch live: Congressional Baseball Game returns, one year… [Read More]
In Memoriam: Professor Emeritus Charles Barr
The Austin College community is saddened by the death on June 28 of Dr. Charles Barr, professor emeritus of chemistry, following a long illness. He has requested no funeral service be held. Share your memories and condolences. Dr. Barr joined the Austin College faculty as assistant professor of chemistry in 1962. In 1981, when he… [Read More]
In Memoriam: Senior Trustee Linda Morris Elsey
The Austin College community is saddened to learn of the death on June 26 of senior trustee Linda Morris Elsey. Mrs. Elsey’s friendship, her guidance as a member of the board, and her generous philanthropy to Austin College leave a lasting legacy at the College. Share your memories and condolences. Linda joined the Austin College… [Read More]
Students Focus on Politics and Policy
Austin College Scarbrough Fellows Begin Summer Research The 2018 Lemuel Scarbrough Jr. Summer Research fellows have begun their projects in the Social Sciences and Humanities. The program was endowed by a gift from Lemuel Scarbrough ’58 in honor of former Austin College professors Clyde Hall (economics) and Paul Beardsley (theatre). Selected students have the opportunity… [Read More]
Spring Term 2018 Dean’s List Announced
The Austin College Dean’s List has been announced for Spring Term 2018, recognizing the top 20 percent among students who had taken a minimum of three graded, full-credit courses during the term. For Spring Term 2018, the Dean’s List recognizes 248 individuals. “We congratulate the students on the Dean’s List and commend them on this… [Read More]
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