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National and Regional Media Highlights
TASCO | November 22, 2019
Austin College head women’s soccer coach Michelle Housden spoke on how high school coaches can inspire and influence their players to reach college at the annual convention of Texas Association of Soccer Coaches.
Dallas Voice | November 30, 2019
Dr. Steven Pounders ‘81, a pioneer in the care and treatment of people with HIV/AIDS, marks 30 years in practice this year.
Local Media Highlights
Herald Democrat | November 26, 2019
Austin College has installed an electric vehicle charging station, which will enable students and commuters to bring electric cars to campus.
Herald Democrat | November 25, 2019
The Austin College football team was well-represented in All-Southern Athletic Association honors with 11 players earning All-Conference recognition in voting conducted by the league’s head coaches.
Herald Democrat | November 21, 2019
The Austin College community opens the holiday season with the annual Service of Lessons and Carols at 5 p.m. on December 6 at Grand Avenue Presbyterian Church.
Herald Democrat | November 15, 2019
Austin College student organization AC Cares invites the public to observe World AIDS Day. The program focuses on AIDS awareness and includes musical performances, poetry reading, and an open mic for those who would like share.
Herald Democrat | November 10, 2019
Austin College women’s soccer player Maya Erwin ’21 has been selected as an honorable mention All-Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference performer for her outstanding play in the 2019 season.
KTEN News | November 10, 2019
The Austin College ‘Roos football team held off the Rhodes Lynx for a victory on Senior Day
KXII News | November 26, 2019
Colin Ashlock ’21 is an assistant coach for the Grayson Christian School Falcons, who just won the championship for six-man Division II Texas Christian State football.
Blogs and Online Media
@AustinCollege | November 22, 2019
On this day 170 years ago (November 22, 1849), we began writing our story when Austin College was incorporated in Huntsville, Texas, the initial location of the College prior to moving to Sherman in 1876.
Austin College | November 19, 2019
The Austin College Theatre Department puts the ‘fun’ in funeral with a production of the play “Exit Laughing” directed by senior theatre major Chloe Schnaible.
Austin College | November 7, 2019
Kat Yarbrough Kuzmeskas ’07, CEO and co-founder of SimplyVital Health, Inc., present her talk, “Thinking Outside the Box of Your Major: Leadership and Entrepreneurship in STEM,” at the Lecture on Science and Leadership sponsored by the Austin College Posey Leadership Institute and STEM Teaching and Research (STAR) Leadership program.
Austin College | November 7, 2019
Seth Howard ’20 recently competed in the North American Powerlifting Federation’s 14th North American Regional Bench Press Championships as a member of the USA Powerlifting team (USAPL) walked away with the title of Best Overall Junior Lifter and National Champion.
North Texas eNews | November 30, 2019
Three Austin College students received the highest possible team rating at a mathematical modeling competition at Texas A&M University.
North Texas eNews | November 28, 2019
Austin College has installed an electric vehicle charging station, the latest move in a series of strides toward a more sustainable campus.
North Texas eNews | November 21, 2019
Austin College student organization AC Cares invites the public to observe World AIDS Day on November 21 in Mabee Hall with a program focused on AIDS awareness.
North Texas eNews | November 14, 2019
Austin College’s free ‘RooBound program for area children in kindergarten through 5th grade continues for Fall Term 2019. This month’s session is “Hoppy Holidays” and Austin College members of the sororities Iota Eta and Theta Sigma Chi will host the event, doing holiday crafts and games.
North Texas eNews | November 13, 2019
Austin College students provide a student perspective for a panel hosted by the Grayson County Democrats called Gun Violence in America.
North Texas eNews | November 11, 2019
The instrumental ensembles of Austin College under the direction of Dr. Ricky Duhaime presented their annual fall concert on November 11 in Ida Green Theatre on the Austin College campus.
North Texas eNews | November 9, 2019
Former Winthrop (Massachusetts) Viking and Bridgewater State University graduate, and Vice President of Student Affairs at Austin College, Tim Millerick was inducted into the BSU Athletic Hall of Fame during Homecoming Weekend at Bridgewater State.
North Texas eNews | November 6, 2019
Dr. Jessica Healy, professor of biology, discusses the adaptability of hibernators in her talk, “Have Squirrels, Will Travel: Adventures in International Hibernation Research,” for the 2019-2020 Austin College Bernice S. Melvin Sabbatical Series lecture.
The Observer | November 20, 2019
The Muslim Student Association hosted its annual Interfaith Panel that involved student representatives from various religious organizations on campus. These students shared basic facts and authentic experiences with their religion.
The Observer | November 20, 2019
As Winter Break approaches, Austin College is already preparing for the 2020 National Model United Nations (NMUN) conference in New York.
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Inside Higher ED | November 20, 2019
A new book from Freeman Hrabowski says universities that want to grow must embrace culture change and shared leadership, in addition to academic success.
Inside Higher ED | November 22, 2019
Authors Edna B. Chun, and Joe R. Feagin, discuss their new book on race relations in higher education.
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