Austin College senior Jacob Hanes of Arlington, Texas, and the College’s Department of Music will present his Senior Recital on Friday, March 25, at 7 p.m. in Clifford J. Grum Sanctuary of Wynne Chapel on campus. Completing majors in music, economics, and business administration, Jacob is the son of James and Cara Hanes of Arlington,… [Read More]

$1.344 Million for Humanities Curriculum Funding Meets Growing Undergraduate Interest in Social Justice by Supporting Projects that Teach Humanities Skills and Methods Necessary to Transformational Change — The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation announced today that Austin College has been awarded $1.344 million as one of 12 liberal arts colleges to receive grants through its Humanities… [Read More]

Austin College students, led by members of Alpha Phi Omega national service fraternity, hosted the College’s 21st annual ’RooBoo last week, offering a safe Halloween alternative for area children. More than 35 campus organizations gathered to provide small carnival-type games for the children as well as face painting, animal balloons, and lots of candy. Children… [Read More]

The Austin College community is saddened to learn of the death on October 30 of Ann Biggerstaff Mason, Class of 1952 graduate and well-loved member of the College community. She was also the wife of longtime basketball coach and athletic director Robert T. Mason, who died in 1999. The family will hold a memorial service… [Read More]

The Austin College community is saddened by the death on February 7 of Dr. Jack J. Jernigan, professor emeritus of English, and extends sympathy to his family. He was 97. Update: Jack Jernigan’s daughter, Sylvia Brown, and Rev. Lander Bethel, Jack’s friend and minister at Grand Avenue Presbyterian Church, have finalized plans for a memorial… [Read More]

Austin College hosts the 2021 Dr. Kenneth Street Law Symposium on Thursday, February 25, from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Lawyers, students, and others interested in the law profession are welcome to attend the virtual discussion of timely issues in law and ethics. Austin College students will be invited to virtual sessions in Hoxie Thompson… [Read More]

Senior Freyja Coe is representing Austin College today, February 24, at the Texas Undergraduate Research Day with her poster presentation “Using Mathematics to Optimize Distribution of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in North Texas.” Normally held every other year at the Texas Capitol, the Undergraduate Research Day is being held virtually in 2021. More than 60… [Read More]

The Austin College community is saddened to learn of the passing of Dr. Thomas Nuckols, 87, on February 21, 2021. He joined the faculty in 1965 and retired as professor emeritus of religion in 1998. During those 33 years, he taught a variety of religious studies courses, as well as his own academic specialty of… [Read More]

The Western Intellectual Tradition and Professionalism & the Humanities programs present two events February 16 that highlight the work that can be accomplished by students in the programs. Both events will be presented virtually. Dr. Tom Blake, director of Western Intellectual Tradition, is coordinating the events. Students and faculty can find Zoom instructions on campus… [Read More]