Compiled by Nikitha Murugesan ’18 and Oyindamola Olufosoye ‘20, Public Affairs Interns
International and National Media Highlights
Boulder Weekly | September 21, 2017
Kevin Simmons, economics professor at Austin College, comments on the economic costs of the country’s fourth-largest city as a result of Hurricane Harvey.
Climate Home, London | September 4, 2017
Kevin Simmons, economist at Austin College, stated the economic costs of Hurricane Harvey will take months to calculate, and years to overcome.
Richmond BizSense, Virginia | August 31, 2017
Andrew Gillies ’81, is the new planning director for Chesterfield County and will be handling zoning administration and land development.
The Charlotte Observer, North Carolina | September 6, 2017
Larry Fedora ’85 stated the best quote of the 2017 football season, surpassing the well-known Michael Jordan quote, “the ceiling is the roof.”
Wall Street Journal, New York | September 16, 2017
Kevin Simmons, economics professor at Austin College, analyzed insured-loss data and found that homes built to stricter standards fare better in storms.
WAMU American University Radio, Washington, D.C. | September 6, 2017
Kevin Simmons, economics professor at Austin College, talked about the economics of disaster relief regarding Hurricane Irma.
Dallas and Regional News
Dallas Business Journal | September 27, 2017
Anthony “Lenny” Vitullo ’88, Dallas Jury lawyer, helped tag JPMorgan Chase with a $4 billion verdict in an estate fraud case.
Dallas Morning News| August 28, 2017
Kevin Simmons, economics professor at Austin College, states that Hurricane Harvey can potentially break the record for financial damage by a storm.
JSTOR, Houston, Texas | September 11, 2017
The impact of Hurricane Harvey in the Houston area has left thousands of people homeless and much of the city remains underwater.
KERA Public Media, Dallas, Texas | September 21, 2017
Deborah Crombie ’76 is featured on Art and Seek, a North Texas Public Broadcasting source, commenting on her best-selling crime novels set in England.
NewsOK, Oklahoma, Texas | September 3, 2017
Elisa Thompson ’02 has joined the Oklahoma Allergy & Asthma Clinic practice as a certified Family Nurse Practitioner.
Patch Media, Austin, Texas | September 12, 2017
Austin College was named one of the top 15 colleges in Texas and ranked 93 of National Liberal Arts Colleges.
Local Media Highlights
Chicago Agent Magazine | September 19, 2017
A study from an Austin College professor showed that building code reduced losses from Hurricane Harvey and Irma, which left the housing market vulnerable due to climate change effects.
Herald Democrat, | September 10, 2017
Dr. Light Cummins, history professor of Austin College, comments on his views of the confederate statue on the Grayson County Courthouse lawn.
Herald Democrat, | September 10, 2017
Emma Polini ’17 shares a story regarding the September 11 terrorist attack, reminding us why it is so important to remember.
Herald Democrat | September 22, 2017
Austin College hosted its annual celebration of the autumnal equinox, led by Adams Observatory director and physics professor Dr. David Baker.
Herald Democrat| September 23, 2017
The second annual TEDxAustinCollege “Pieces of a Mosaic” featured alumni, faculty, and the first Austin College student speaker sharing their ideas worth spreading.
KTEN News | September 14, 2017
Alexandria Fry ’21 comments on her experience at the Austin College Non-Profit Volunteer and Internship Fair, expressing her eagerness to help in the Sherman community.
KXII News | September 22, 2017
Terry Hoops, anthropology professor of Austin College and his son, Lucas Hoops, comment on the devastating earthquake that occurred in Mexico City.
KXII News | September 19, 2017
Grayson County judge Bill Magers ’85 announced his re-election bid, thanking his family and colleagues for their support.
Van Alstyne Leader, | September 3, 2017
Emma Polini ’17 introduces herself to the Sherman community as a journalist for the Herald Democrat.
Blogs and Online Media
Austin College | September 7, 2017
Mindalena “Lena” Adams ’18 will be featured at the Environmental Studies lunch talk, discussing her Spring Term 2017 experiences at the School for Field Studies in Queensland, Australia.
Austin College|September 13, 2017
Area children will participate in Austin College’s ‘Roo Bound program, an opportunity for children in kindergarten through fifth grade to spend fun, learning time with members of the Austin College community.
Austin College | September 14, 2017
Austin College will host the second annual TEDxAustinCollege September 23, featuring short talks by seven members of the Austin College community amid interactive TED programming and TED talk videos.
Austin College | September 15, 2017
The solar observatory in the IDEA Center will highlight the arrival of the Autumnal Equinox September 22.
Austin College | September 19, 2017
Several new faces are among the Austin College faculty this fall, including two faculty members who are tenure-track additions in the Department of Economics and Business Administration.
Austin College | September 21, 2017
Dr. Renee Countryman, associate professor of psychology, will speak on “Unexpected Directions: How a personal adventure in Yoga found its way into the classroom” September 27.
Austin College | September 21, 2017
The Austin College Theatre Department will open its season with Martin McDonagh’s The Cripple of Inishmaan September 28.
Austin College Athletics | September 11, 2017
Rebekah Bowden ’18, member of the women’s volleyball team, was named SCAC Defensive Player of the Week.
Austin College Athletics| September 11, 2017
Jackson Townsend ’19, linebacker for the men’s football team, has been named the Southern Athletic Association Football Defensive Player of the Week.
North Texas e-News | September 11, 2017
Austin College will present the annual A.J. Carlson Lecture on the Liberal Arts, featuring Dr. Leslie Harris, professor of history at Northwestern University, who will speak about liberal arts institutions’ adaptations to serve a changing student population.
North Texas e-News | September 12, 2017
Mindalena “Lena” Adams ’18 will be featured at the Environmental Studies lunch talk, discussing her Spring Term 2017 experiences at the School for Field Studies in Queensland, Australia.
North Texas e-News |September 12, 2017
Rebekah Bowden ’18, member of the women’s volleyball team, was named the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Week.
North Texas e-News | September 14, 2017
Area children will participate in Austin College’s ‘Roo Bound program, an opportunity for children in kindergarten through 5th grade to spend fun, learning time with members of the Austin College community.
North Texas e-News | September 23, 2017
Austin College will host the second annual TEDxAustinCollege September 23, featuring short talks by seven members of the Austin College community amid interactive TED programming and TED talks videos.
News ‘Roos Can Use
KTEN News | September 18, 2017
Developers received permission from the Sherman City Council to turn an elegant two-story, five-bedroom home at 506 North Grand Avenue, built in 1900, into a bed and breakfast hotel.
Inside Higher Ed, Washington, D.C.| September 27, 2017
As many wonder whether the NFL protest will show up in college football this week, professors and students are taking their own stands – but one university has banned its football team from protests.
Inside Higher Ed, Washington, D.C. | September 29, 2017
The hopes of a bipartisan group of lawmakers to extend the Perkins Loan program before it expires September 30 were frustrated.
The Chronicle of Higher Education, Washington, D.C. | September 29, 2017
While the data on search firms is limited, there is some evidence that about 70 percent of presidential searches at public colleges use outside consultants.
The Wall Street Journal | September 24, 2017
The only way to educate students about the aims of a liberal arts education is through specific courses on that topic.