Compiled by Mike Davis, Associate Director of Marketing and Communications.
International and National Media Highlights
D Magazine | September 14, 2023
Claude “Spider” Webb ’77 shared his exciting tale of how former Secretary of State of Texas and Dallas Mayor Ron Kirk J.D. ’76 encouraged him and a cohort of first-year students to liven up an Austin College football event with a long-forgotten game cannon.
Kalkine Media | September 12, 2023
Alexander J. Lazar, M.D., Ph.D. ’90 was awarded the prestigious Certificate in Cyber Risk Governance by the DCRO Institute, the world's leading source of risk governance training and credentials for board members and C-suite executives.
The Presbyterian Outlook | September 6, 2023
Rev. Dr. John Williams ’84, Chaplain and Director of Church Relations at Austin College, penned an op-ed piece discussing living faithfully and lovingly in a diverse world.
Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference | September 25, 2023
Samantha Graham ’26 was awarded Offensive Player of the Week for her performance in volleyball by the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference.
Universidad Juárez Autónoma de Tabasco | September 6, 2023
Austin College participated in an international forum at the eighth International Congress of Health Sciences. The congress’ goal is to promote the production and dissemination of scientific productivity of academic bodies and research groups, as well as to form collaboration networks with participating institutions (article in Spanish).
Dallas and Regional News
The Cameron Herald | September 11, 2023
Drayton McLane Jr., recipient of an honorary doctorate from Austin College, discusses his building blocks to life and steps to success in business.
Lewisville Leader | September 11, 2023
Sarah Wilhelm ’15, Development Coordinator for Journey to Dream, shared her passion for helping and providing services to at-risk and homeless youth in her community.
NextGen Radio: Texas Newsroom | September 7, 2023
Casie Luong ’10, who makes music under the pseudonym Promqueen, shares how she honors her family by sharing their stories and making new feelings of home through creative spaces with her music.
Office of the Texas Governor | September 13, 2023
Trustee William “Bill” Douglass has been appointed as Presiding Officer of Grayson County Regional Mobility Authority by Governor Greg Abbott.
University of North Texas | September 14, 2023
The Austin College yearbook, known as The Chromascope since its first appearance in 1899, is highlighted as a piece of Texas history that chronicles student life throughout the years.
Southeastern Oklahoma State University | September 5, 2023
Dr. Thomas W. Newsom ’91, President of Southeastern Oklahoma State University, began his four-year term on the Division II Membership Committee of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. Newsom is the lone president on the committee and is one of two representatives from the Great American Conference.
Local Media Highlights
Herald Democrat | September 19, 2023
RonAmber Deloney, Ed.D. ’03 was the keynote speaker at Austin College’s A.J. Carlson Lecture. She shared her views on the value of an education in liberal arts, and how Austin College helped prepare her for life in an ever-changing world.
Herald Democrat | September 5, 2023
Student-athletes Louis Catchpole ’25 and Kenedie Lane ’25 were awarded Men’s Soccer Offensive and Women’s Soccer Defensive Players of the Week, respectively, by the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference.
KTEN | September 25, 2023
State Representative Reggie Smith ’91 and State Senator Drew Springer discussed property taxes and education at a forum hosted at Austin College by the Sherman Chamber of Commerce.
KTEN | September 25, 2023
Carrie Johnson ’24 and Megan Devaney ’24 promote the eighth annual TEDxAustinCollege conference. This conference, themed “Unearth,” will showcase talks by six inspiring speakers who will share their messages about self-discovery, growth, technical innovation and space exploration. These talks will be recorded and posted to the global TEDx hub.
KXII | September 27, 2023
Carrie Johnson ’24 and Pedro Echeverria ’26 build excitement for the 2023 TEDxAustinCollege conference on Talk of the Town. The inspirational event “unearths” ideas of how to create a happier, efficient and sustainable planet.
Blogs and Online Media
Austin College | September 22, 2023
Austin College announces the eighth annual TEDxAustinCollege Conference on Saturday, September 30. Speakers included Cody Dean ’24, biology major; Victoria Gilbert ’21, freelance writer for Lampoon Magazine; Dr. Patty Manning-Courtney M.D. ’87, developmental pediatrician; Dr. Andra Petrean, Professor of Physics and Physics Department Chair at Austin College; Casie Rivas, MBA, J.D. ’03, business attorney; and Caryn Schenewerk, J.D. ’99, spaceflight policy leader.
Austin College | September 15, 2023
RonAmber Deloney, Ed.D. ’03 presented 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,” as part of the 175th year celebration, highlighting distinguished alumni.
Austin College | September 8, 2023
Austin College is partnering with Sherman Economic Development Corporation (SEDCO) and the Grayson Small Business Development Center to support SEDCO’s annual RISE Challenge for the third year. RISE is a collaborative program to support “Raising Innovative Sherman Entrepreneurs.” The Challenge seeks to award a total of $250,000 in March 2024 in cash grants to entrepreneurs selected through a five-month-long local competition.
Austin College | September 5, 2023
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.
Austin College | September 2023
Austin College proudly announces the 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award and Volunteer Award recipients. These honorees have distinguished themselves in their professions and in their communities, exemplifying leadership and ethical standards in their interactions. Honorees include Anissa Centers (Coss) ’93, Leigh Hiester ’90, Carol A. Wiley Toll ’74, Rizwan Rayaz Jagani ’15, James T. Jarratt ’67, and Dr. Patrick Duffey.
North Texas E-News | September 29, 2023
Austin College welcomes the public to the eighth annual TEDxAustinCollege Conference on Saturday, September 30. The theme, UNEARTH, challenges listeners to dig deeply into the layers of knowledge and discover new ideas. Featuring speakers from the Austin College student body, alumni, and faculty, TEDxAustinCollege: UNEARTH explored innovation, challenges of many kinds, science, and joy.
North Texas E-News | September 26, 2023
Henry H. Bucher Jr., Faculty Emeritus in Humanities at Austin College, penned an op-ed piece discussing the idea of “strategic ambiguity” in the current political climate.
North Texas E-News | September 18, 2023
RonAmber Deloney, Ed.D. ’03 presented an inspiring A.J. Carlson lecture about the importance of the liberal arts as part of Austin College’s 175th year celebration.
North Texas E-News | September 16, 2023
Henry H. Bucher Jr., Faculty Emeritus in Humanities at Austin College, penned an op-ed piece discussing the continuity of human nature and relevance of poetry across generations.
North Texas E-News | September 4, 2023
Dr. Jessica Healy, Associate Professor of Biology at Austin College, spoke about the history of minks and their role as villains in literature at Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge.
North Texas E-News | September 2, 2023
Henry H. Bucher Jr., Faculty Emeritus in Humanities at Austin College, penned an op-ed piece discussing the rise of military coups in several African countries.
News 'Roos Can Use
The Chronicle of Higher Education | September 22, 2023
This article discusses tips and tricks for academics on how to maintain productivity when writing abstracts, conference papers, and the like.
Forbes | September 28, 2023
Artificial Intelligence technology can be an asset to enhance academic research. Professional and student researchers are finding new ways to utilize these tools to simplify their research process.
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