International and National Media Highlights
Standard Times | March 26, 2017
Dr. Fazlur Rahman, Austin College Senior Trustee, tells of his experience with mental illness as he pays recognition to mental health advocate and 12th recipient of the Austin College Posey Leadership Award, Dr. Vikram Patel.
USA Today | March 26, 2017
Dr. Fazlur Rahman, Austin College Senior Trustee, tells of his experience with mental illness as he pays recognition to mental health advocate and 12th recipient of the Austin College Posey Leadership Award, Dr. Vikram Patel.
North Carolina Athletics | March 4, 2017
NBA All-Star Michael Jordan joined UNC head football coach, Larry Fedora ’85, at halftime of the Carolina-Duke men’s basketball game to officially announce plans to bring the Jordan Brand to the Tar Heels football program this fall.
The WorldNews Network | March 28, 2017
Dr. Vikram Patel, co-founder of the Center for Global Mental Health at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, will be honored as a recipient of the Austin College Posey Leadership Award for his work with the mentally ill.
Dallas and Regional News
The Dallas Morning News | March 7, 2017
Dr. Ivette Vargas, associate professor of religious studies at Austin College, along with curator Dr. Paula Arai, have put together a new exhibit of pieces from “Wisdom of Compassion: The Art and Science of Iwasaki Tsuneo” for the Crow Collection of Asian Art Museum in Dallas.
The Dallas Morning News | March 27, 2017
Dr. Vikram Patel, co-founder of the Center for Global Mental Health at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, will be honored as a recipient of the Austin College Posey Leadership Award for his work with the mentally ill.
KERA Radio 90.1 | March 29, 2017
Dr. Vikram Patel was interviewed by Krys Boyd of THINK live in studio. Please see this link to the podcast, Making Mental Health Care Accessible.
San Marcos Corridor News | March 15, 2017
Austin College students spent spring break volunteering and providing much-needed help to central Texas flood and storm survivors.
Total Water Polo | March 15, 2017
Varsity water polo is returning to Texas, as Austin College is hiring a coach for its men’s and women’s future teams.
Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer | March 7, 2017
Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer (WOKC), a DFW-based nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness and funding for pediatric cancer research, is pleased to announce its Board of Directors has named Chandini Portteus as its next President and CEO.
Local Media Highlights
Herald Democrat | March 7, 2017
Joseph Allison ’01, an Austin College employee, attended a Sherman City Council meeting in support for improved bike infrastructure in the city.
Herald Democrat | March 9, 2017
Austin College assistant professor of Biology, Dr. Jessica Healy, will host a program at the Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge: “Otter Nonsense: the Rise and Fall (and Rise) of America’s Most Charismatic Weasel.”
Herald Democrat | March 11, 2017
Outstanding Sherman High students were honored at the Circle of Success recognition dinner held at Austin College. Vice President Tim Millerick serves on the Sherman ISD Board of Trustees, along with Austin College alumni Britton Brooks ’04 and Hillary Luckett Clark ’09.
Herald Democrat | March 17, 2017
Next year, the Austin College athletics department will add two new teams to Kangaroo athletics, with the addition of men’s and women’s water polo.
Herald Democrat | March 28, 2017
Dr. Vikram Patel, co-founder of the Center for Global Mental Health at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, was honored as a recipient of the Austin College Posey Leadership Award for his work with the mentally ill.
Herald Democrat | March 31, 2017
Austin College theatre students will present the Alan Ball comedy Five Women Wearing the Same Dress.
KTEN | March 10, 2017
Yilu Zhang ’19 was interviewed about safety precautions regarding Austin College students who may be travelling for spring break.
KXII | March 29, 2017
Gunter Tigers’ swimming standout Zach Magers signed his Letter of Intent Wednesday to join the Austin College swim team.
Blogs and Online Media
Alpha Phi Omega | March 4, 2017
Ganesh Maniam ’17 of the Phi Xi Chapter of Alpha Phi Omega (APO) receives the international John Mack Scholarship award, representing leadership and participation in extracurricular activities to benefit charitable or humanitarian organizations in need.
Austin College | March 16, 2017
Bonnie Beardsley, assistant professor emerita of communication arts, passed away March 15 at the age of 94.
Austin College | March 17, 2017
Austin College will host several events focused on “The Art and Science of Iwasaki Tsuneo” March 23-25 on campus. A full exhibition of major works is on display through June 11 at the Crow Collection of Asian Art Museum in Dallas.
Austin College | March 20, 2017
Five Austin College students—Kylie Peterson ’17, Douglas Tsang ’18, James Wyche ’20, Holly Kapp ’20, and Christian Chiles ’19—joined private college students from around the state at the Texas State Capitol on March 1 to share with legislators the importance of the Texas Equalization Grant (TEG) in financing their education.
Austin College | March 30, 2017
The annual Austin College/ACCares Spring AIDS Quilt program will be held Wednesday, April 12. Local AIDS quilts will be on display in the chapel, and various readings and poetry will be presented in commemoration.
The Equestrian College Advisor Blog | March 20, 2017
On her “Magic in the Metroplex” counselor tour of Dallas-area colleges, Randi C. Heathman recommends Austin College and shares several distinctive highlights about the school.
Holistic Management International | March 23, 2017
At the end of February HMI’s Executive Director, Dr. Ann Adams, gave two presentations to students at Austin College. A lunch time presentation on Holistic Management was part of the college’s Environmental Science lecture series.
Inside Higher Ed | March 24, 2017
Dr. Marjorie Hass, president of Austin College, has been named president of Rhodes College in Tennessee.
North Texas E-News | March 24, 2017
Austin College hosts its fifth annual Student Scholarship Conference, showcasing student-faculty collaborative projects and independent student projects.
Twitter | March 16, 2017
The official twitter for USA Water Polo retweeted the Austin College ‘Roos tweet, saying, “Big news as varsity water polo returns to Texas for the first time in decades!”
USA Water Polo | March 16, 2017
Austin College brings varsity water polo back to the state of Texas, the first varsity program in Texas since Texas A&M in 1976.
Valley Town Crier—McAllen, Texas | March 4, 2017
Christina Mao showcased her violin talents to participants of ‘Roo Bound at Austin College.
News ‘Roos Can Use
The Chronicle of Higher Education | March 26, 2017
College presidents are given “survival” tips concerning the use of the First Amendment on campuses across the U.S.
Good Call | March 22, 2017
A liberal arts degree isn’t a roadblock to becoming Chief Executive Officer, as more than a quarter of CEOs hold a liberal arts background.
NBC DFW | March 21, 2017
A longtime Fort Worth firefighter is now forever etched on the Fort Worth Police and Firefighters Memorial. Engineer Rickey Turner ’82 died last year from a work-related illness.
The Star Telegraph | March 21, 2017
Wife of longtime Fort Worth firefighter Rickey Turner ’82 is saddened that he could not witness his name being engraved on the Fort Worth Police and Firefighters Memorial. Engineer Rickey Turner ’82 died last year from a work-related illness.
The Texas Tribune | March 28, 2017
The House Public Education Committee voted 10-1 to approve Chairman Dan Huberty’s school finance bill, which would mean gains for most, but major losses for some.