International and National Media Highlights
Deluth News Tribune, Minnesota | May 23, 2017
Debbie Hunter, former Austin College women’s basketball coach, was inducted into the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC) Hall of Fame in Minnesota.
Turlock Journal, California | April 28, 2017
John H. Pitman Lions Andrea Selkow commits to play basketball at Austin College.
Dallas and Regional News
Cleburne Times-Review | May 9, 2017
Cleburne’s Braden Walthall, a three-year letterman for the Jackets, recently signed with Austin College to further his football career.
Dallas News | May 15, 2017
Kevin Simmons, professor of economics at Austin College states the search for a political solution to provide efficient delivery of health care services so far has resulted in little more than acrimony and grandstanding.
Longview News-Journal | April 25, 2017
A memorial service will be held for Jim Norman, head baseball coach at Austin College in 1981 and 1982 and assistant coach for the Kangaroo football team during the 1980 and 1981 seasons.
Longview News-Journal
White Oak’s Dawson Cunnen turned his dreams into reality when he chose Austin College to further his football career.
Nueces County Record Star | May 6, 2017
Austin College coaches and team members honored more than 50 student-athletes, including the Austin College male and female athletes of the year, in its annual Athletics Convocation.
Nueces County Record Star | May 6, 2017
Jerry Lincecum, retired professor of Austin College, comments on the 1952 Western “High Noon.”
Nueces County Record Star | May 9, 2017
Anna Sergiovanni ’20, Kristen Weber ’19, Grace Ortiz ’18 from the Austin College women’s tennis team have been named All-Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference performers, and head coach Ryan Dodd has been named the conference’s Co-Coach of the Year.
Nueces County Record Star | May 13, 2017
Jerry Lincecum, retired professor of Austin College, comments on the origins of Mother’s Day.
Nueces County Record Star | May 26, 2017
Shawn Slowinski ‘17 presented the findings from a survey he did with the Sherman Chamber of Commerce to the City Council earlier this month, asking what business people felt was missing in Sherman.
Rio Grande Guardian | June 2, 2017
Dr. Carlos Cardenas, Austin College Class of 1981, is the new president of the Texas Medical Association, the largest state medical society in the U.S.
Temple Daily Telegram | May 21, 2017
William Todd Murray ‘65 died after a valiant struggle of bile duct cancer.
The Edinburg Review | May 20, 2017
Each year as a new Austin College class graduates, those who graduated 50 years before are invited to return to campus for a reunion. Jerry Lincecum, retired professor of Austin College, comments on memories of 50 years ago.
The Dallas Morning News GUIDE | April 18, 2017
Hot Joy, a nationally-known restaurant in San Antonio owned by Chad Carey ’99, is opening a “pop up” expected to take up residence inside the vacant Texas Land & Cattle in Uptown Dallas.
The Eagle | May 13, 2017
Rebecca McDonald ‘18 received the M.D. Bud Bryant Fellowship for an Outstanding Student in Biology at Austin College’s 2017 Honors Convocation.
The Monitor | May 25, 2017
Kemp senior running back Braxton Watters signs with Austin College to further his football career.
Local Media Highlights
Herald Democrat | May 6, 2017
Austin College coaches and team members honored more than 50 student-athletes, including the Austin College male and female athletes of the year, in its annual Athletics Convocation.
Herald Democrat | May 6, 2017
Andrea Petrean, associate professor of physics at Austin College, mentioned the Sherman ISD board election was her first time running for public office, but even in defeat, stated it was a positive experience.
Herald Democrat | May 9, 2017
The Grayson County Commissioners Court have discussed moving the Grayson County Law Library to the Sherman Public Library or Austin College.
Herald Democrat | May 14, 2017
Austin College said goodbye to the Class of 2017 Sunday, but not before presenting the graduates with their diplomas and advice meant to put their accomplishments and what may happen in the years ahead in perspective.
Herald Democrat | May 23, 2017
Shawn Slowinski ‘17 developed a survey which revealed that Sherman residents and retailers desire more name brand, chain retailers — particularly restaurants.
KXII News | April 26, 2017
Whitewright Tigers offensive guard Steven Duke will take his football talents to Austin College in the fall.
KXII News | May 8, 2017
Gunter Tigers linebacker Tyler Rigsby signed to play football at Austin College.
Blogs and Online Media
Austin College | May 1, 2017
Austin College students served 16,000 hours within the 2016-2017 school year.
Austin College | May 3, 2017
Austin College recognized two exemplary leaders from the region, awarding the prestigious ATHENA Leadership Award® to Michelle Castle, branch manager at Guild Mortgage Company, and the ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award to Trish Bridges, director of critical care services at Wilson N. Jones Regional Medical Center.
Austin College | May 5, 2017
After announcing the addition of men’s and women’s water polo as a varsity sport beginning in 2018-19, Austin College has found its head coach in Mark Lawrence.
Austin College | May 5, 2017
More than 130 students received academic awards April 27 at Austin College’s 2017 Honors Convocation, an all-campus event that highlights the achievements of students and faculty.
Austin College | May 8, 2017
Three members of the Austin College women’s tennis team have been named All-Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference performers, and head coach Ryan Dodd has been named the conference’s Co-Coach of the Year.
Austin College | May 12, 2017
Austin College announces 2017 graduation candidates.
Austin College | May 16, 2017
Dr. Jack Pierce, longtime Austin College biology faculty member and health sciences advisor will be remembered through the creation of the Dr. Jack Pierce Memorial Soccer Complex, with its new addition of lights, funded in part by a major gift from Dr. Pierce’s family.
Austin College | May 19, 2017
At the May Board of Trustees meeting during the Austin College 2017 Commencement, the board passed a resolution that gives the Grand Avenue cottages a new name: The Dr. Marjorie Hass Village on Grand.
Collegiate Water Polo Association | May 6, 2017
After announcing the addition of men’s and women’s water polo as a varsity sport beginning in 2018-19, Austin College has found its head coach in Mark Lawrence, most recently serving as an assistant coach at the United States Naval Academy.
North Texas e-News | April 27, 2017
Austin College and Jefferson Elementary are celebrating the opening of a neighborhood Little Free Library at the corner of Lee Street and Brockett Street in Sherman.
North Texas e-News | April 30, 2017
First Presbyterian Church of Fort Worth Session voted Sunday to make a gift of $200,000 to Austin College to fully endow the college’s Alternative Spring Break program.
North Texas e-News | May 14, 2017
Sherman native Patti Amanda Birge Spivey received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from Austin College during the 2017 Commencement exercises.
PRWeb | May 3, 2017
Julie Quaid ‘78, a Family Law Attorney with the Dallas-based law firm of Quaid Farish LLC, has recently been elected to serve on the Board of Trustees for Collaborative Divorce Texas.
Times Record News | May 15, 2017
Services for Frances Elizabeth Park ‘48, 90, will be held 1 pm Wednesday, May 17 at the The Prestyn (formerly First Presbyterian Church) in Iowa Park, Texas.
Yahoo Finance | May 4, 2017
Light Engine Design Corp. (TLED) announces the appointment of Paul O. Williams ‘78 to key roles among the company’s management team and Board of Directors, serving as the company’s Chairman and CFO.
News ‘Roos Can Use
American Council on Education | May 24, 2017
With President Trump on the European leg of his first trip abroad, the White House yesterday released a $4.1 trillion budget proposal for FY 2018 that makes deep cuts to higher education and other domestic programs.
The Washington Post | April 25, 2017
The TED2017 conference in Vancouver navigated through the unavoidable politics of 2017.