Successes in Science
Some months ago, we asked alumni to share their success in the sciences. In several instances, the stories of success came not from the individual, but from a friend or…
Elements of Learning
Chalk dust coats the fingers of assistant professor of chemistry Stephanie Gould from the many examples and problems written on the blackboard at the start of class.As she walks the…
Supreme Court of Texas Returns
Austin College’s annual Kenneth Street Law Symposium, scheduled for February 26, 2013, will be a special one, including session with the Supreme Court of Texas hearing oral arguments on the…
Each Moment Matters
Several individuals with Austin College ties were among the honorees at the Presbyterian Communities and Services Foundation annual Each Moment Matters luncheon in October. The honorees, according to foundation materials…
Science for a Lifetime
When Emmett Essin ’40 makes a trip to the grocery store, he frequently receives hugs from other shoppers—with whom he has a unique relationship: “You delivered me!” is often the…
A Tribute to Leadership
Robert M. Johnson ’53 ended his tenure as chair of the Austin College Board of Trustees this fall so the October board meeting included a special celebration of his contributions…
Heard Around Campus
Johnson Center Visiting Lecturer “The key to good teaching is … that I’m learning with and alongside my students, and they know that their participation matters greatly. That relationship has…
Still Changing Lives
Many alumni would line up to attest to the transformational impact of their Austin College experience. New ideas, new involvements, and new passions kindled during their education set them on…
Lives Changed
When Sameen Wajiid ’13 returned in 2011 from an Austin College Global Outreach Fellowship to Karachi, Pakistan, she realized her world had changed. “When you have a life-changing experience,” she…
An Outstanding Start
College life can be a big adjustment for freshmen: new freedoms, the challenge to manage time and studies along with new friends and new experiences—and still get to classes every…