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Shared Legacy
Celebrating 150 Years in Texoma
By Laura J. Veach
Amid a flurry of growth and development in the Texoma area’s population, industry, and infrastructure, in 2026, Austin College celebrates 150 years* of calling the region home. Following a devastating yellow fever epidemic in Huntsville, Texas, the College moved operations to Sherman in 1876—the year the telephone was invented and the United States celebrated its centennial.
Finish Strong
The Legacy of President Steven P. O’Day
By Laura J. Veach
In 2017, Austin College welcomed Steven and Cece O’Day as the College’s 16th President and First Lady. Their time at Austin College has been constructive, literally and figuratively. One of President O’Day’s first priorities was launching the public phase of a comprehensive fundraising campaign, POWER Austin College, and indeed he started strong.
Outside the Classroom
By Laura J. Veach
Across every discipline at Austin College, faculty are finding creative ways to immerse students in hands-on environments that deepen understanding and spark curiosity. Whether that means debating bills under the Capitol dome, digging up fossils, or collaborating with local nonprofits, these experiences show students that education is not just something you study—it’s something you do.
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