Ideas Worth Sharing TEDxAustinCollege Announces Eighth Annual Conference SHERMAN, TEXAS—Austin College announces the eighth annual TEDxAustinCollege Conference on Saturday, September 30, in Sally and Jim Nation Theatre and Learning Commons, inside Ida Green Communication Center. The theme, UNEARTH, challenges listeners to dig deeply into the layers of knowledge and discover new ideas. The student-led conference… [Read More]
Carlson Lecture Features Alumna Poet
Alumna to Share the Power of a Liberal Arts Education in Changing Times RonAmber Deloney Ed.D. will present Austin College’s A.J. Carlson Lecture titled “A Poet, a DJ, a Professor, and a Project Manager: How the Liberal Arts Prepared Me to Reinvent Myself During Changing Times,” on Wednesday, September 20, at 5 p.m. in Mabee… [Read More]
Austin College Partners with SEDCO
Austin College Partners with SEDCO for Upcoming RISE Challenge For the third year, Austin College is partnering with Sherman Economic Development Corporation (SEDCO) and the Grayson Small Business Development Center to support SEDCO’s annual RISE Challenge. RISE is a collaborative program to support “Raising Innovative Sherman Entrepreneurs.” The Challenge seeks to award a total of $250,000… [Read More]
In Memoriam: Senior Trustee John Ed Withers
The Austin College community extends sympathy and condolences to the family of John Ed Withers ’61. He served as a member of the College’s Board of Trustees from 1987 to 2001, and remained a senior trustee until his death on May 23, 2023. John Ed represented Austin College through his service on the Texas Presbyterian… [Read More]
Austin College Celebrates 175th Opening of School
SHERMAN, TEXAS— Austin College announces the beginning of its 175th academic year at Opening Convocation on August 21, at 7 p.m. in Wynne Chapel. The convocation event traditionally honors the incoming class of first-year students, transfers, and seniors. Classes begin Tuesday, August 22. “What an honor to celebrate the 175th year of Austin College,” said… [Read More]
In Memoriam: Senior Trustee Ted Hudson
The Austin College community is saddened by the death of Senior Trustee Phillip Edward “Ted” Hudson ’59 of Austin, Texas on August 9, 2023, and extends sympathy to his wife Jody, and family. Ted worked in the technical field at Radian International, LLC from its beginning in 1969 until his retirement in 1995. After having… [Read More]
AC Inducts Legends to Hall of Honor
Austin College Inducts Seven to the Athletics Hall of Honor The Austin College Athletics Department and the Alumni “A” Athletics Association Board held its annual Legends Weekend on July 28-30, 2023, to induct seven athletes into the Hall of Honor and name the recipient of the Coach Joe Spencer Award for Meritorious Service and Lifetime Achievement… [Read More]
Austin College named a 2024 Best College
Austin College named a 2024 Best College by College Raptor Austin College has been selected as a 2024 Best College in the U.S. by College Raptor, a leading college planning platform that helps families discover college matches driven by AI algorithms to find the right colleges at the best price. Austin College was ranked among… [Read More]
SEPA Program Earns Millions for Nonprofits
AC Students Prepare Grant Applications; Bring in Millions for Local Nonprofits SHERMAN, TEXAS— Sierra Thomas, an Austin College senior from Melissa, Texas, is one of 13 summer interns working with area nonprofits through Austin College’s SEPA program (Social Entrepreneurship for Poverty Alleviation). Students selected for the internship are paired with approved agencies to write grants for… [Read More]
’Roos Return from Archeological Dig
Austin College Professor Returns to Archeological Dig; Uncovers Ancient Biblical Mosaics in Galilee SHERMAN, TEXAS — Dr. Martin Wells, Austin College associate professor of Classics, has recently returned from his 6th season as architectural specialist for the Huqoq Excavation Project in Israel. The month-long season runs from May 31 to July 4, and 2023 season… [Read More]
- 1
- 2
- 3
- …
- 73
- Next Page »