Compiled by Jessica Zapata and Ethan Starr, Public Affairs Interns
International and National Media Highlights
Forbes | February 13, 2019
Austin College is highlighted in an article about prestigious colleges and universities that have spring application deadlines.
Dallas and Regional News
Dallas Morning News | February 24, 2019
Senior trustee Todd Williams, a vocal advocate for school finance reform, urges lawmakers to invest billions more into public schools in strategic ways.
Austin American Statesman | February 11, 2019
Long-time Texas public servant John Duncan ‘59, who passed away in February, is remembered as brave underdog both for his work in government and for his commitment to battling Alzheimer’s with physical fitness.
San Antonio Express-News | February 18, 2019
San Antonio’s Gerald Self ’70 makes new, historically accurate harpsichords by hand. His fascination with the instrument began as a student at Austin College.
KERA Art & Seek | February 6, 2019
Art & Seek features the painting exhibit Parallel Universes by guest artist and visiting art instructor Michael Winegarden in their weekly email calendar highlights. The exhibit is on display through March 8 in Ida Green Gallery.
KERA Art & Seek | February 6, 2019
Guest Artist Catherine Prose is featured on KERA’s Art & Seek Picks for the week. Her exhibition “Nature Observed and Imagined” is on display February 11 – March 29 in Forster Art Complex.
Local Media Highlights
KTEN News | February 20, 2019
The judges from the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals visited Austin College on Wednesday to allow students and community to get a firsthand look at the justice system.
Herald Democrat | February 21, 2019
Austin College Law Symposium welcomes Texas Court of Criminal Appeals to Sherman.
Herald Democrat | February 15, 2019
Austin College hosted a Star Party on Friday. The visitors could tour the observatory and take a look at the moon and stars through Austin College’s very own telescope.
Herald Democrat | February 8, 2019
Shannon Cornelison-Brown ’04, assistant professor of business administration and certified personal accountant, offers some tips to find your financial footing in 2019.
Herald Democrat | February 3, 2019
A photo essay celebrating history in Grayson County includes a photo of George W. Bush visiting the Austin College campus in 1970.
Herald Democrat | February 1, 2019
Local artist John Robinson presented at a recent Sherman Art League meeting that was held in Forster Art Complex at Austin College.
Blogs and Online Media
Austin College |February 8, 2019
The Austin College Western Intellectual Tradition Program presented “Enlightenment Week” with sessions that included lectures and a performance by the Austin College Grand Avenue Trio.
Austin College Observer | February 11, 2019
Volunteers from Austin College’s Alpha Phi Omega service fraternity worked with Boy Scouts of America Troop 604 to host the campus’s second year of “Merit Badge University.”
North Texas e-news | February 28, 2019
Grayson County Master Gardeners explore Austin College’s Sneed Prairie Restoration project with Kelby Archer ’09, Coordinator for the Center for Environmental Studies at Austin College.
North Texas e-news |February 20, 2019
Austin College hosts Texas Criminal Appeals Court for annual Law Symposium.
North Texas e-news | February 18, 2019
Austin College hosts the Reverend Dr. Robert M. Franklin Jr. to speak on the moral leadership of young people at the college’s 2019 Allen-Head Lecture.
North Texas e-news | February 16, 2019
The Sherman Cultural District hosts a winter art tour in downtown Sherman. Ginger Nye, director of the Center for Community & Regional Development at Austin College, explains how the event supports the Cultural District’s goals of being lively, walkable, creative, and entertaining.
North Texas e-news | February 15, 2019
The Dean’s List at Austin College for fall 2018 has been released.
North Texas e-news | February 15, 2019
Austin College welcomed the public to the Adams Observatory for a Star Party. Visitors could view the telescope in the observatory along with other small stations set up around the IDEA Center.
North Texas e-news | February 14, 2019
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals convened at Austin College on February 20 in conjunction with the annual Kenneth Street Law Symposium.
North Texas e-news | February 11, 2019
Austin College hosted the 2019 Jno E. Owens Memorial Foundation Conference. The foundation is named for Owens, a Texas banker who had a passionate interest in international relations. The conference objective was to expand the understanding of international economic forces in context of free trade.
North Texas e-news | February 8, 2019
Boy Scouts of America Troop 604 and the Austin College chapter of national service fraternity Alpha Phi Omega co-hosted an event called “Merit Badge College” on the campus, giving scouts the opportunity to earn valuable merit badges that may not be readily available elsewhere.
Texoma Connect | February 10, 2019
Austin College held a Star Party in Adams Observatory. The event included telescope viewings, various indoor activities, and tours of the observatory.
News ‘Roos Can Use
Austin American Statesman | February 26, 2019
Ending in-state tuition benefits for ‘Dreamers’ would cost Texas $400 million a year.
The Atlantic | February 26, 2019
The college-affordability crisis is uniting the 2020 Democratic candidates.
Chronicle of Higher Education | February 24, 2019
How learning communities can keep the most at-risk college students on track.