Compiled by Nye Harris, Public Affairs Intern
International and National Media Highlights
Dayton Business Journal | August 8, 2019
Adam Groshans ‘05 has been named interim president of Mercy Health – Springfield.
SWIMSWAM | August 23, 2019
Austin College has currently eligible for the Division III water polo National Championship along with 15 other teams. The top two teams from the SCIAC and the CWPA Division III ranks are set to square off in the Division III Championship.
SWIMSWAM | August 7, 2019
Austin Ringheim, former assistant head coach for the Austin College water polo program, has been named as the head water polo coach and physical education and wellness instructor for Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
SWX Sports | August 7, 2019
Terry Gawlik, former coach of Austin College, will be the first woman to lead as the athletics director for University of Idaho’s Athletics Department.
Dallas and Regional News
The Ada News | July 31, 2019
Jason Johnson `92, former starting running back for the Kangaroos, is recognized as one of the four 2019 Austin College Hall of Honor inductees during a ceremony at the Sid Richardson Center.
Local Media Highlights
Herald Democrat | August 16, 2019
The Austin College Athletics Department will honor the late Kangaroo football legend Gene “Duke” Babb on Saturday, September 7, by celebrating “Duke Babb Day” for the team’s home opener.
Herald Democrat | August 27, 2019
The Pottsboro Public Library and Pottsboro High School will team up with Austin College to provide an esports league for Pottsboro students. Competitive gaming, known as “esports” for electronic sports, is on the rise around the country.
Herald Democrat | August 27, 2019
Jeff Kutac has been named the new head men’s and women’s tennis coach for the Austin College ’Roos.
Herald Democrat | August 31, 2019
State Senator Pat Fallon and State Rep. Reggie Smith `91 gave an update regarding the past legislative session from the Sherman Chamber of Commerce’s annual Legislative Luncheon at Austin College on August 30th.
Blogs and Online Media
North Texas eNews | August 24, 2019
President Steven P. O’Day and his wife, Cece, are among the campus community leaders awaiting new students and families as they arrive for move-in day and various orientation activities for the opening of the 171st year of the college.
North Texas eNews | August 22, 2019
Dr. Henry Bucher, professor emeritus in Humanities, comments on the recent travel bans affecting Representatives Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib.
North Texas eNews | August 19, 2019
Professor Emeritus Dr. Jerry Lincecum delves into the history of the mosquito upon reading the new book entitled The Mosquito: A Human History of Our Deadliest Predator by Timothy C. Winegard.
North Texas eNews | August 16, 2019
Dr. Henry Bucher, professor emeritus in Humanities, questions whether history has reversed itself in the area of Jewish/Christian relations.
Yorkpedia | August 28, 2019
Yorkpedia features General & Bariatric Surgeon Dr. Aaron Cernero ‘95, who serves patients in Denison, Texas.