‘Roo Notes

Alumni 1946 Clyde L. Hall June 9,2024 1948 Mary "Betty" Elizabeth Hess Sherron February 26,2024 1951 Doris Jean Gloff Haggard December 29,2023 1952 Roger Fullington May 10,2024 1952 Diane Deison…

In April 2024, Patty Bates-Ballard '85 published her book, Judgment or Joy? 33 Ways My Son Taught Me to Stop Judging, Love Myself, and Embrace Connection. The book is about…

Evelyn Elizabeth and Joseph William (Holland '06) 2006  Katie Deeds Holland '06 and Joseph W. Holland III welcomed twins Evelyn Elizabeth and Joseph William Holland IV on December 1, 2023.…

1988Helen Lowman '88 and Jack Wylie '87, MA '88 married on April 13, 2024, in Gruene, Texas. Dr. Clayton Oliphint '83 officiated, with more than 80 Austin College alumni attending.…

By Tori Walters
Dr. Clyde Hall ’46, a beloved professor emeritus and community historian, passed away on June 9, 2024, at the age of 101. A lifelong resident of Sherman, Texas, Dr. Hall was deeply embedded in both Austin College and the community, where his contributions span nearly a century.

Continuing Their Family Traditions Making Austin College a family tradition comes in many forms; whether following the footsteps of siblings, parents, cousins, aunts, uncles, grandparents, or other family connections. These…

Highlights from Homecoming 2024 was a fun-filled weekend of events including the Distinguished Alumni & Volunteer Awards, tailgating, football, a volleyball tournament, theatre performances, an alumni art reception, the 'Roo…

Athletes returned to campus in July 2024 for the annual Legends event and celebrated some of the greats of 'Roo sports. The awards event on July 27 was highlighted by…

9TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE Two alumni, one student, a 'Roo parent, and two friends of the College took the stage on October 5 at TEDxAustinCollege 2024, in Sally and Jim Nation…