Compiled by Joseph Essin, Public Affairs Intern
International and National Media Highlights
2017 NCAA Convention | January 2017
Tim Millerick, vice president for Student Affairs at Austin College, presented to the Division III Athletic Direct Report Institute on finances and fundraising for athletics and was a moderator for the Division III vice presidents concerning inclusive hiring practices in order to create as diverse a pool of applicants as possible (link unavailable).
Memphis Daily News | January 14, 2017
Dr. Marjorie Hass, president of Austin College, will be joining Rhodes College as their first female president this year.
Dallas and Regional News
CBS 2 Iowa | December 5, 2016
Dr. Sharon Larson ’01, one of the few female cardiothoracic surgeons in the nation, recently joined the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics as the first female cardiothoracic surgeon.
Fort Worth Business Press | January 28, 2017
Selmore Haines II ’80 is starring in a one-man theater production that depicts the rise of Thurgood Marshall as the first African-American appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Midland Reporter (Texas) | January 15, 2017
The sophomore album from alternative rock band AP Mode, formed by Joey Vetter ’19 and Lewis Grimes, has hovered in the top three on the local ReverbNation regional charts since December.
El Paso Inc. | January 16, 2017
Rebecca Napier-Moore ’04 has coauthored a United Nations report examining challenges faced by women migrant workers in Southeast Asia’s second largest economy, Thailand.
Katy Times (Houston) | January 19, 2017
A group of Austin College students have traveled to Japan to compare the approaches of mental health between Japan and the United States for three weeks as part of an Austin College JanTerm (link unavailable).
University of Central Florida | January 30, 2017
Dr. John C. Hitt ’62, president of the University of Central Florida, has issued a statement concerning the executive order blocking those traveling from certain countries.
Local Media Highlights
Herald Democrat | January 3, 2017
Austin College welcomed George Koonce, former starting linebacker for the Green Bay Packers and Super Bowl XXXI champion at the 13th annual Grayson County Martin Luther King Jr Day Celebration Breakfast.
Herald Democrat | January 7, 2017
Snow-covered Austin College is featured in Herald Democrat photos depicting the recent winter flurry.
Herald Democrat | January 14, 2017
At the Grayson County Martin Luther King Jr. Day Breakfast at Austin College, student Bryce DeVaughn ’18 spoke about his own experiences at public and private school growing up.
Herald Democrat | January 20, 2017
Dr. Jerry Lincecum, professor emeritus of English at Austin College, writes about the care and involvement that goes into “backyard chicken ranching.”
Herald Democrat | January 21, 2017
Dr. George Diggs, biology faculty at Austin College, commented on the fact that 2016 was the new hottest year on record, taking the record from 2015.
Herald Democrat | January 21, 2017
Local community members, elected officials, and health care professionals gathered at the Wright Campus Center at Austin College to discuss mental health care needs in the community.
Herald Democrat | January 22, 2017
Local community members, elected officials, and health care professionals gathered together at the Wright Campus Center at Austin College to discuss mental health care needs in the community
Herald Democrat | January 22, 2017
Tim Millerick, Vice President for Student Affairs at Austin College and President of the Sherman Independent School District board of trustees, says that the bond proposal would benefit all Sherman students (link unavailable).
Herald Democrat | January 23, 2017
Local women from the community, among them Austin College English faculty Dr. Randi Tanglen, came together to counter distasteful rhetoric and speak up for a more inclusive society.
KTEN | January 12, 2017
Under the direction of students, the Austin College Investment fund has exceeded a million dollars.
KTEN | January 13, 2017
The 13th annual Grayson County Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration Breakfast was held Monday, January 16, at Austin College.
Blogs and Online Media
North Texas E-News | January 14, 2017
Austin College students Lu Zhang ’19 and Clarissa Caballero ’19 assisted in the planning and organization of the Austin College Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade.
North Texas E-News | January 15, 2017
As part of an Austin College JanTerm class, a number of students, including Lacyn Hill ’17 and Kristyn Reeves ’17, traveled to London to explore the variety of theater events.
North Texas E-News | January 17, 2017
A group of Austin College students are taking on an immersion experience to improve their skills in the Spanish language and their knowledge of Costa Rican culture during the college’s January Term.
North Texas E-News | January 19, 2017
The Austin College Social Entrepreneurship for Poverty Alleviation (SEPA) has received a $20,000 grant from the Texoma Health Foundation and a $5,000 grant from the WB Munson Foundation to equip Austin College student interns working for area nonprofit organizations.
North Texas E-News | January 24, 2017
Austin College has been awarded a two-year grant from the ASIANetwork-Luce Foundation Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow Program to add a faculty member beginning in the upcoming academic year.
Overwatch 1776 | January 26, 2017
Madison Parkhill ’15 writes about “Security and Governance in the Global Commons,” noting that reliance on publicly owned entities, like the internet, and even the ocean, are the pillars of modern developments.
News ’Roos Can Use
Links to articles about current issues in higher education and topics that are relevant to the #Roonation.
American Council on Education | January 18, 2017
“Betsy DeVos, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to be the next secretary of education, appeared yesterday before the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee for her confirmation hearing.”
The Chronicle of Higher Education | February 1, 2017
What Trump’s Supreme Court Choice Might Mean for Higher Ed
Higher Education Today | January 30, 2017
Millions gathered in more than 500 cities across the nation and around the world to stand up for gender equality, diversity, and inclusion, and in a unifying voice declare women’s rights as human rights.
Texas Tribune | January 18, 2017
“According to the 2014 data collected by the U.S. Department of Education, high schools in the U.S. have on average one counselor for every 250 students.”
Texas Tribune | January 18, 2017
“Only one committee received a new committee chair in the Texas Senate. Sen. Lois Kolkhorst, R-Brenham, will chair the Senate Administration Committee.”