1994 Robert Tinajero and his wife, Chealsie Sanchez, announce the birth of their first child, Roberto Jose Tinajero III, on July 17, 2017. Robert was recently hired as a tenure-track assistant professor of English at the University of North Texas-Dallas. 2000 Molly Simpson and Kent Van Steenbergh announce the birth of their son, Alexander Charles,… [Read More]
2018 Alumni and Volunteer Awards
Honoring talented alumni is a highlight of Homecoming, from the career and community success of the Distinguished Alumni and First Decade Awardee, to the continued commitment to Austin College of the Heywood C. Clemons Volunteer Service Award and the Cindy Bean Service-to-Alumni Award honorees. Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients Lydia Bean ’02 graduated from Austin College… [Read More]
Honoring Our Sports Legends
The 2018 Legends honorees, pictured left to right, are Barrett Jenkins, Robin Potera, Greg Cason, Veronica Stephens, Gilbert Villarreal, Keith Johnston, Kola Alade, Polly Thomason, and Claude Webb, with President Steven O’Day. 2018 Athletic Hall of Honor inductees: Kola Alade ’10 (basketball) Greg Cason ’84 (football) Barrett Jenkins ’94 (football, track) Keith Johnston ’71 (football)… [Read More]
Happy 85th Anniversary, Alphas!
Alpha Delta Chi sorority observed its 85th anniversary at Homecoming with alumnae and current members enjoying events from tailgating in the Kramer Outback, to their traditional Root Beer and Pretzel party, to a reunion celebration. The weekend offered many memories and sparked many “remember when” conversations. Longtime sponsors Dr. Hank Gorman, Professor of Psychology, and… [Read More]
In Memoriam
’34 Robert “Bob” Landolt ’41 Dorothy Ann Fitch Tolbert ’45 Margaret Ruth Clark Carson ’46 John G. Farmer ’47 Faires J. McDaniel ’48 Reeda Colleen Jaco Able ’48 Bettye Jo Green Clayton ’48 Doris Ann King ’48 Charles Dabney Lawhorn ’49 George Marshall Gearheart ’50 Tom Hestand ’51 John Hobart Crain ’51 Carolyn Elizabeth Cordill… [Read More]
Creativity in Overdrive
JanTerm students create award-winning art cars JanTerm is a good time to try something new. The students in Mark Monroe’s class titled “Driving the Dream,” took their art skills from “zero to 60” in record time as they created very alternative art for entry in the annual Houston Art Car Parade last year. The class… [Read More]
Of Tusks and Teeth
“In the future, I hope to be treating underserved patients both locally and abroad, using the skills learned in my academic career.” –Michelle Zhou ’18, Pre-dental student Michelle Zhou ’18 Plano, Texas Major: Business Administration Minor: Art Scholarship Recipient Pre-dental student Michelle Zhou spent a semester abroad in the Arusha Region of Northern Tanzania, conducting… [Read More]
Homecoming & Family Weekend 2017
Mark it a success! Hundreds of Kangaroo alumni “came home” and family members gladly reunited with students during the College’s Homecoming and Family Weekend in October 2017. Something was offered for everyone, from Kids College activities for the younger guests to sports competitions in soccer, swimming, and football; from alumni art exhibits to “An Evening… [Read More]
Mendel Shares Thoughts on Leadership
John Mendel ’76 visited campus as the Todd A. Williams Executive-in-Residence Lecturer in November 2017 during Global Entrepreneurship Week, interacting with students in several business and economics classes and presenting a campus-wide lecture. That presentation, “Leading by Heart Count, Not Head Count,” challenged students to develop the talents and characteristics that will make them stand… [Read More]
Global Entrepreneurship Week Continues
Team Unicap won the final round of the Austin College Product Lab Pitch Competition during Global Entrepreneurship Week. Team members isolated a common problem for many: they don’t like tap water. So, they developed a universal filter cap that fits any beverage bottle with a standard, threaded neck—and tap water becomes filtered water without a… [Read More]
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