Sonia Charles ’22 is studying Traditional Optometry at Salus University in Pennsylvania. The three-year editor of Suspension Literary Magazine remains working as a writer and artist. Last summer, her creative work was nominated for the Best of the Net anthology, an award-based anthology that showcases the best of published literary and artistic works across the… [Read More]

Sitara Weerakoon ’17 completed a Ph.D. in Epidemiology and Biostatistics from The University of Texas Health Science Center School of Public Health in May 2022. In 2019, she received a Master of Public Health in Epidemiology degree. She presented her dissertation findings at the College on Problems of Drug Dependence Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota, fully… [Read More]

The 2022 Homecoming and Family Weekend featured Distinguished Alumni, football, soccer, the Homecoming Court, and many activities for alumni, students, and families. Though the weather was not the best part of the weekend, folks still enjoyed tailgating, tours, receptions, panel discussions, and more. Special celebrations marked anniversaries for Drakes’ 75th, Austin Teacher Program’s 50th, Lambda… [Read More]

Three alumni were added to the Distinguished Alumni rolls of the College during Homecoming 2022. The individuals are recognized for excellence in their profession and in their communities and for modeling the spirit of service and broadened perspective fostered by Austin College. Aldo Billingslea ’87 (MA ’88) Aldo Billingslea has been a full-time faculty member… [Read More]

Michael J. McMains ’65 published the 6th Edition of Crisis Negotiations: Managing Critical Incidents and Hostage Situations in Law Enforcement and Corrections, 2021. The first edition of the book, coauthored in 1995 with Wayman Mullins, Professor at Texas State University, was based on McMains’ initial 13 years of experience and over 400 critical incidents with… [Read More]

Two alumni and one student were among the six speakers for TEDxAustinCollege, offering “Ideas Worth Spreading” on October 1 in Sally and Jim Nation Theatre of Ida Green Communication Center.  See all 2022 TEDxAustinCollege talks

Legends 2022 Athletes returned to campus in August 2022 for the annual Legends event and celebrated the legends of their sports. The awards event on August 6 was highlighted by the presentation of the Kedric Couch Alumni Coach of the Year honors, the Athletic Hall of Honor inductions, and the Coach Joe Spencer Award for… [Read More]

1977 Alan Stephenson and Donna Gum were married on April 22, 2022, on what Alan described as a lovely day in the better-late-than-never department. 1996 Greg Koch and José Ontiveros were married in the Japanese Friendship Garden in San Diego’s Balboa Park on July 4, 2021. Greg’s sister, Kadia Koch ’00 (MAT ’02) was a… [Read More]

2007 Ohi and Cat Moran Ayeni announce the birth of their daughter, Camryn, on December 8, 2021. Big brother Jonathan helped welcome her home. Palmer Frances was born on January 23, 2022, to JR Ohr and his wife Morgan. Waverly is the proud big sister. 2008 Austin Trantham and his wife Stephanie welcomed their daughter,… [Read More]

Continuing Their Family Traditions Every fall, the incoming class includes students with ’Roo family members, and the Class of 2026 is no exception. Some new students have siblings who’ve graduated or are still on campus. Others continue the Austin College family tradition by following cousins, aunts, uncles, parents, or grandparents to campus— whether the family… [Read More]