Compiled by Mike Davis, Associate Director of Marketing and Communications; Renata Loyo Perez, and Asier Quiroga, Institutional Marketing & Communications Interns.
International and National Media Highlights
Network Today | January 24, 2024
Dr. Martin Wells, Associate Professor of Classics at Austin College, co-wrote a paper discussing an ancient Roman-era wine shop that was discovered in Greece.
Dallas and Regional News
Broadway World - Austin | January 23, 2024
Selmore Haines III ’80 is starring in Thurgood at the Georgetown Palace Theatre in Georgetown, Texas. This play depicts the life of Thurgood Marshall, the first African American Supreme Court justice, and his role in the historic decision on the Brown v. Board of Education case.
Dallas Morning News | January 8, 2024
The estate of Clifford J. Grum ’56 donated $20 million to support full-tuition scholarships at Austin College in 2023. This historic gift ranked among the largest philanthropic gifts in Texas. Grum, who died in 2016 at the age of 82, earned a bachelor’s degree from Austin College and maintained deep ties to the college throughout his life.
Living Well Magazine | January 10, 2024
President Steven P. O’Day, J.D., L.H.D., introduces the Master of Medical Science - Physician Assistant program to address regional healthcare needs. The program, housed in a renovated facility, has gained two-tier accreditation and will admit its first cohort in June 2024. The initiative reflects Austin College's commitment to innovation and community service.
SMU | January 11, 2024
Austin College hosted the Texoma Semiconductor Tech Hub (TSTH) Consortium as they seek $75 million in federal funds for semiconductor supply chain development in North Texas and southern Oklahoma. With 41 members, TSTH focuses on workforce development and aims to become a major technology center, supported by partnerships and local organizations.
Local Media Highlights
Herald Democrat | January 15, 2024
Austin College hosted its annual community celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The celebration featured both a student and keynote speaker, a musical performance, and the announcement of the inaugural MLK Visionary Award, which was presented to Dr. Al Hambrick ’79.
KTEN | January 17, 2024
The Austin College Service Station hosted its tenth annual JanServe event with a Special Olympics basketball tournament. The College partners with Sherman Independent School District for the event, and invites students from many local cities to participate.
KTEN | January 15, 2024
Austin College hosted its twentieth annual celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on January 15 with students, staff members, and the Texoma community. This celebration featured inspiring speeches, a musical performance, and the inaugural MLK Visionary Award.
KTEN | January 8, 2024
Austin College hosted members of the Texoma Semiconductor Tech Hub in their ongoing process to apply for $75 million in federal funding to increase the industry foothold in the Texoma region.
KXII | January 15, 2024
Austin College celebrated Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on January 15 with a community celebration featuring emcees Clemon White ’24 and Carrie Johnson ’24, student speaker Yvan Konan ’26, keynote speaker Dr. Geré Feltus ’01, and MLK Visionary Award recipient Dr. Al Hambrick ’79.
KXII | January 12, 2024
Carrie Johnson ’24 and Clemon White ’24 were featured on Talk of the Town as they promoted the upcoming Community Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Celebration.
KXII | January 8, 2024
Austin College hosts the Texoma Semiconductor Tech Hub Consortium as they plan to apply for up to $75 million in federal funding, submitting proposals to the U.S Economic Development Administration.
Blogs and Online Media
North Texas E-News | January 28, 2024
Henry H. Bucher Jr., Faculty Emeritus in Humanities at Austin College, penned an op-ed piece discussing the history of genocide and the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine.
North Texas E-News | January 21, 2024
Sandy Barber ’90 was elected to the Fannin Bank Board of Directors in Fannin County, Texas. Sandy has been involved with the local non-profit community for several years, and she has spent many of them in an advisory capacity to the Board of Directors.
North Texas E-News | January 19, 2024
Austin College welcomed over 400 athletes to campus for a Special Olympics basketball tournament. Student volunteers manage the event and assist athletes as part of JanServe, a day of hands-on service during the three-week January Term. JanServe activities are organized by the Austin College Service Station, a student-led office that promotes the involvement of all Austin College students in volunteer and community service efforts.
North Texas E-News | January 17, 2024
Henry H. Bucher Jr., Faculty Emeritus in Humanities at Austin College, penned an op-ed piece discussing how American foreign policy is viewed on the global scale throughout times of conflict.
North Texas E-News | January 16, 2024
Dr. Light Cummins, Professor Emeritus of History at Austin College, discusses the history of the statue of Alamo hero James Butler Bonham, which is located at the Fannin County Courthouse in Bonham, Texas.
North Texas E-News | January 15, 2024
Texoma Semiconductor Tech Hub Consortium convenes at Austin College to continue developing the group’s application for up to $75 million in federal funds.
North Texas E-News | January 14, 2024 .
Austin College will host a community-wide celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s life on January 15, focusing on his impact and legacy.
North Texas E-News | January 10, 2024
Sandy Barber ’90 was announced as the new Director of the Creative Arts Center in Bonham, Texas. She previously served as the executive director of the Fannin County Children's Center for 22 years.
News 'Roos Can Use
The Chronicle of Higher Education | January 25, 2024
This article discusses obstacles to students learning in the classroom and creative ways to help overcome them.
Inside Higher Ed | January 25, 2024
Data science continues to emerge as one of the leading fields of study for current students. This trend has been observed nationally as more students seek to meet the rising demand in this sector of the workforce.
- 'Roos in the News
- 2024