International and National Media Highlights
Borgen Magazine | January 19, 2015
Austin College’s Social Entrepreneurship for Poverty Alleviation (SEPA) was profiled as an organization dedicated to using everyday resources to fight poverty.
The Chronicle of Higher Education | March 2, 2015
In today’s lead article, Austin College is featured as a small college succeeding in the aftermath of the recession by being “acutely sensitive to the evolving whims of students and the concerns of parents, as well as nimble enough to meet the marketplace on its terms.”
Dallas and Regional News
Lovejoy Gifted Association | February, 2015
Austin College has instituted a new Early Scholars Program designed to allow talented high school students to jump-start their college education.
Dallas Morning News | February 16, 2015
Austin College joins the North Texas entrepreneurial community and the Ambassador Program through a new business fundamentals course.
The Hub – Dallas ISD | February 20, 2015
Michael O’Connor ’10 spoke about a student-driven education at Marsh Preparatory Academy in Dallas.
Local Media Highlights
Austin College | January 28, 2015
Austin College faculty Dr. Jack Mealy, senior Kusha Mohammadi, and sophomore Ryan Hood presented research at the largest mathematics meeting in the world.
Austin College | January 30, 2015
Social Entrepreneurship for Poverty Alleviation (SEPA) is an example of U.S. colleges “committed to making a difference” in the fight against global poverty.
Austin College | February 17, 2015
Austin College students, faculty, and staff recognized STOP (Starting Today, Others Pay) Day in appreciation for the donations that the college receives.
Austin College | February 18, 2015
A new musical voice visited Austin College as a Mary Wright Visiting Artist in renowned Hungarian violist István Polónyi. His visit was the response to the January visit of Ricky Duhaime, Austin College Mosher Professor of Music, to the University of Szent István School of Music in Budapest, where Polónyi is on faculty. Duhaime performed and taught master classes there.
Austin College | February 18, 2015
Dr. Kevin Simmons, economics faculty, has been selected to the Fulbright Specialist Program Peer Review Committee.
Austin College | February 25, 2015
Assistant coach Mike Silva has been promoted to the position of defensive coordinator by the Austin College football program.
Herald Democrat | January 29, 2015
Austin College has entered a competition to win $200,000 in security products and services in order to improve security on campus.
Herald Democrat | February 5, 2015
Future Austin College student Madison Winslett follows in the footsteps of teammate Kelsey Lillis, Austin College freshman.
Herald Democrat | February 14, 2015
Senior David Trevino discusses President Obama’s proposal for free community college in the recent State of the Union address.
Herald Democrat | February 19, 2015
Economics faculty Dr. Kevin Simmons was selected to the committee of the Fulbright Specialist Program committed to sending scholars overseas.
Herald Democrat | February 25, 2015
Humanitarian architect Shigeru Ban will receive the 2015 Austin College Posey Leadership Award on March 26 at the Perot Museum in Dallas.
Herald Democrat | February 25, 2015
Austin College emeriti professors Dr. Henry Bucher, Jr. and Dr. Jack Jernigan spoke about their experiences during World War II.
Herald Democrat | February 25, 2015
Austin College will hold a free grant-research training program open to the public.
KXII – CBS, FOX Television News | February 25, 2015
Dr. Henry Bucher and Dr. Jack Jernigan, former Austin College faculty, spoke about their memories of World War II.
KTEN – ABC, NBC, CW Television News | February 20, 2015
Austin College and Community Series welcomed world-renowned Hungarian violist István Polónyi to Sherman to perform with Austin College faculty and community members.
KTEN – ABC, NBC, CW Television News | February 20, 2015
Federal Judge Patrick Higginbotham of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals spoke at the annual Austin College Law Symposium.
KTEN – ABC, NBC, CW Television News | February 21, 2015
An Austin College program has helped younger students with special needs attend a Denison event.
North Texas e-News | February 9, 2015
Austin College hosted Award-winning Spanish playwright, actress, and poet Gracia Morales.
North Texas e-News | February 10, 2015
Dr. Wayne Meyer, Austin College biology faculty, led a guided bird walk through the Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge.
North Texas e-News | February 12, 2015
The Austin College theatre program presented Eve Ensler’s The Vagina Monologues to raise awareness about violence against women and girls.
North Texas e-News | February 15, 2015
Renowned religion scholar Dr. Philip Jenkins of Baylor University spoke about global Christianity during the annual Allen Head Lectures.
North Texas e-News | February 19, 2015
Austin College hosted the annual Dr. Kenneth Street Law Symposium featuring The Honorable Patrick Higginbotham of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.
North Texas e-News | February 21, 2015
Austin College Service Station hosted ‘Roo Bound for children in the area, providing an interactive learning experience.
North Texas e-News | February 26, 2015
Ivette Vargas-O’Bryan, Austin College religious studies faculty, co-edited a book about disease and healing in Asia.
North Texas e-News | February 26, 2015
Free grant research training at Austin College, open to the public, will be held on March 5.
News ‘Roos Can Use
Links to articles about current issues in higher education and topics that are relevant to the #Roonation.
Journal of College Admission | January, 2015
Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) senior fellow Georgia Nugent discusses the myths and facts about private colleges and a liberal arts education.
OppenheimTV | January 20, 2015
Richard Ekman, president of the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC), talks about enhancing public understanding of private higher education’s contributions to society.
The Association of Governing Boards | February 2015
The AGB explores the top federal and state public policy issues concerning higher education 2015-16.
NAICU | February 12, 2015
The Senate Task Force on Federal Regulation of Higher Education released its report, which discusses federal and institutional accountability.
The Washington Post | February 14, 2015
An increasing number of universities have begun giving money to turn promising business ideas into actual companies.