International and National Media Highlights
BUSTLE | May 6, 2016
With some Americans threatening to move to Canada if Trump is elected, Joe Goldman ‘13 has stepped in with an upcoming dating service, Maple Match, which offers to pair Americans fleeing a Trump presidency with a Canadian partner.
CBC | May 10, 2016
Canadians can join Maple Match, the upcoming service being created by Joe Goldman ‘13, to find an American partner fleeing the possibility of a Trump presidency.
CNBC News | May 11, 2016
Anti-Trump Americans can sign up for the upcoming dating service Maple Match, created by the 25-year old Joe Goldman ‘13, which allows Americans to find Canadian partners with the possibility of a Trump presidency looming over the future.
CTV News | May 13, 2016
Entrepreneur Joe Goldman ‘13 is creating a dating service called Maple Match which allows Americans to find a Canadian partner to escape a potential Trump presidency.
Daily Mail | May 13, 2016
Americans seeking political refugee if Trump is elected president can sign up now for Maple Match, a dating service that promises to hook Americans up with Canadian partners, created by Joe Goldman ‘13.
The Guardian | May 10, 2016
Following a poll that showed nearly 20% of Americans would consider moving to Canada if Trump was elected, Joe Goldman ‘13 is creating a dating service called Maple Match, which pairs fleeing Americans with a Canadian partner.
Global News | May 8, 2016
Joe Goldman ‘13, founder of Maple Match, offers to “Make Dating Great Again” with his upcoming dating service, Maple Match.
HousingWire | May 12, 2016
Americans seeking to leave the country if Trump is elected can sign up for Maple Match, a dating service that promises to connect Americans and Canadians, created by Joe Goldman ‘13.
Huffington Post Comedy | May 11, 2016
Maple Match, created by Joe Goldman ‘13, will pair Americans fleeing from a potential Trump presidency with a Canadian partner.
Huffington Post Living | May 13, 2016
Maple Match, a dating service being created by Joe Goldman ‘13, is mentioned as a possible solution for Americans who intend to flee the country if Trump is elected.
NBC News | May 6, 2016
A new dating service called Maple Match created by Joe Goldman ‘13 promises to connect Americans and Canadians with the prospect of a Trump presidency beginning to materialize.
PRI | May 13, 2016
Joe Goldman ‘13 discusses his upcoming dating service, Maple Match.
The Washington Post | May 11, 2016
Austin College alumnus, Joe Goldman ‘13, discusses his upcoming dating service, Maple Match that provides disturbed Americans an opportunity to find a Canadian partner in the wake of Donald Trump’s presidential campaign.
Dallas and Regional News
The Commercial Appeal | May 2, 2016
“Come to find out, Austin College is the Rhodes of Texas,” says Josh Salter, a North Memphis teenager who picked Austin College over the Ivy League schools, after accumulating over a million dollars in scholarship offers from various schools.
KDFW Fox 4 | May 13, 2016
Clarice Tinsley of FOX4 News is receiving an honorary doctoral degree from Austin College in recognition of her 41 years as a broadcast journalist.
KDFW Fox 4 | May 23, 2016
Dr. David Baker, Physics Faculty at Austin College, discusses the role Austin College played in the discovery of the planet Kepler-818 B.
Local Media Highlights
Herald Democrat | May 10, 2016
The Austin College coaches honored more than 50 student athletes as part of the annual Athletics Convention in the Sid Richardson Gymnasium.
Herald Democrat | May 11, 2016
Austin College announces the following honorary doctoral degree recipients: Michael S. Rawlings, Rev. Felipe Martinez, Carmen Tafolla, Clarice Tinsley, and Anna Laura Page.
Herald Democrat | May 15, 2016
Moises Duran ’16 discusses growing up in different parts of the world, crediting his faith and also the generosity of Austin College with the opportunities he’s been provided.
Herald Democrat | May 15, 2016
Jerrie Whiteley writes about the Austin College graduation experience.
Herald Democrat | May 15, 2016
Joshua Chanin ’16 spoke at the Austin College graduation, along with commencement speaker Mike Rawlings, Dallas Mayor.
Herald Democrat | May 15, 2016
Austin College announces the list of degree candidates for the 260 Bachelor of Arts candidates and 16 Master of Arts in Teaching candidates.
Herald Democrat | May 22, 2016
Elizabeth Gonzalez ’16 and Gabrielle Margocs ’16 discuss the work involved that went into decorating their graduation caps, as well as the significance of graduation and the plans for their future.
Herald Democrat | May 24, 2016
The Sherman Independent School District welcomes Austin College alumni Hillary Luckett Clark ’09 and Britton Brooks ’04 to the board of trustees.
Herald Democrat | May 25, 2016
Dr. Stephanie Gould, Chemistry Faculty, discussed the new $650,000 grant awarded to Austin College to assist students who cannot otherwise afford to pursue a science degree.
KTEN | May 13, 2016
In the wake of two overnight shootings in Sherman and Denison, Jeffrey McLeod ‘18, who lived near the location of the Sherman incident, voiced his concern for the risk of such events occurring.
KXII | May 13, 2016
Liam Sartor ‘20 was recognized as an A+ Athlete winner and presented with a $1,500 scholarship.
Blogs and Online Media
Austin College | May 2, 2016
Austin College’s annual Honors Convocation highlights the academic and leadership achievements of over 120 students.
Austin College | May 2, 2016
Austin College recognizes the students named to national honor societies.
Austin College | May 4, 2016
Two local leaders, Hillary Luckett Clark and Brenda Hayward, received the 2016 ATHENA Award from Austin College for their service to the community.
Austin College | May 5, 2016
Austin College women’s tennis players Kirsten Weber ‘19, Grace Ortiz ‘18, and Meghan White ‘16 have been named All-Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference performers.
Austin College | May 6, 2016
Students involved in Greek Life at Austin College were honored at the Greek Life Award dinner.
Austin College | May 13, 2016
Austin College honored multiple faculty members as part of the Honors Convocation on April 28.
Austin College | May 13, 2016
Austin College recognizes the students who participated in the honors program during the last year of their education.
Austin College | May 20, 2016
Dr. David Baker, Physics Faculty at Austin College, is set to appear on KDFW Fox 4 to discuss the discovery of planet Kepler-818 B.
North Texas E-News | May 3, 2016
Austin College’s annual Honors Convocation highlights the academic and leadership achievements of students.
North Texas E-News | May 8, 2016
The Austin College Department of Art and Art History recently hosted the exhibit “Recent Paintings” by the husband-and-wife duo Faith Scott Jessup and Robert Jessup.
North Texas E-News | May 8, 2016
Two local leaders, Hillary Luckett Clark and Brenda Hayward, received the 2016 ATHENA Award from Austin College for their service to the community.
North Texas E-News | May 10, 2016
Over 120 students received academic awards at Austin College’s 2016 Honors Convocation.
North Texas E-News | May 12, 2016
President Marjorie Hass will present five honorary doctorates to the following recipients: Michael S. Rawlings, Rev. Felipe Martinez, Carmen Tafolla, Clarice Tinsley, and Anna Laura Page.
North Texas E-News | May 15, 2016
Austin College announces the list of degree candidates for the year 2016.
News ‘Roos Can Use
Links to articles about current issues in higher education and topics that are relevant to the #Roonation.
INSIDE Higher Ed | May 16, 2016
Tuition discounting and the percentage of average provided scholarships recently hit an all-time high for schools and universities.