Austin College honors the life of Jerome “Jerry” Fullinwider, who died July 21, 2022. He received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from the College in 2013 based upon his distinguished career in the petroleum industry and his knowledge of Russian affairs that grew from that interaction. His was a life of entrepreneurship, philanthropy, dedication… [Read More]
College Announces Selection of Two Goldwater Scholars
Austin College announces that Anika Katherine Chand ’23 and Sydney Hope Versen ’23 have been named Goldwater Scholars and received prestigious, competitive scholarships to pursue research careers in the natural sciences, mathematics, and engineering. The Goldwater Scholarship is the preeminent national award, based on academic merit, presented to sophomores and juniors planning to pursue research… [Read More]
College’s Philipose Selected to Inaugural Education “Inquiry Initiative”
Austin College education faculty member Sandy Philipose has been selected to participate in the inaugural “Inquiry Initiative” sponsored by the Association of Teacher Educators (ATE). The Initiative is a first-of-its-kind collaborative exploration of teacher education practices and research, focused on “opportunity gaps” in education. Opportunity gaps are defined as the unequal or inequitable distribution of… [Read More]
Sandy Philipose for Inaugural Education “Inquiry Initiative”
Austin College education faculty member Sandy Philipose has been selected to participate in the inaugural “Inquiry Initiative” sponsored by the Association of Teacher Educators (ATE). The Initiative is a first-of-its-kind collaborative exploration of teacher education practices and research, focused on “opportunity gaps” in education. Opportunity gaps are defined as the unequal or inequitable distribution of… [Read More]
ATP, Elementary Students in “Thinking Camp”
The Austin College Challenge Thinking Camp 2022 involves 65 Grayson County elementary students this week as the College’s Education Department’s future teachers lead students in the focus “The Built Environment: Then and Now.” This is the 16th year for the summer program that grew from an idea of Austin Teacher Program faculty member Julia Shahid… [Read More]
National Hispanic Institute Brings LDZ Youth Legislative Session to Campus
Organization inspiring top Latino high school students to become civic-minded leaders launches largest slate of immersive programs since COVID-19 pandemic started Continuing on its mission to bring immersive, in-person leadership education experiences to top Latino high school students to develop the next generations of Latino leaders, the National Hispanic Institute is holding its flagship Lorenzo… [Read More]
Spring 2022 Dean’s List Announced
Austin College officials have announced the Dean’s List for Spring Term 2022 The Dean’s List recognizes the top 20 percent of students taking a minimum of three graded, full-credit courses. This spring, 237 individuals are recognized. “We congratulate the students on the Dean’s List and commend them on this accomplishment, especially given the rigor of… [Read More]
Austin College Archaeologist Returns to Excavation with Student Explorers
Austin College archaeologist returns to excavation, project reveals first known depictions of two biblical heroines, episode in ancient Jewish art This 10th season of excavations in the ancient Galilean synagogue at Huqoq uncovers intricate mosaic floor panels dating back nearly 1,600 years SHERMAN, TEXAS— Dr. Martin Wells, Austin College associate professor of classics, has recently… [Read More]
In Memoriam: Frances Neidhardt
The Austin College community mourns the death on June 15, 2022, of Frances Neidhardt, longtime College friend, instructor, staff member, lover of art, and the wife, then widow of Dr. Carl Neidhardt. Dr. Neidhardt taught art at the College from 1967 to 1986, continuing work in his Sherman studio for more than 20 years as… [Read More]
Tooley Talks ‘Doughboys into GIs’
Dr. Hunt Tooley, Austin College’s A.M. Pate Jr. Chair of History, will present “Doughboys into GIs: From the Great War to D-Day” on Thursday, June 9, at 6 p.m. as the guest speaker at the Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site. The historic site is located at 720 S. Lamar in Denison, Texas. Admission is free,… [Read More]
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