This is an archive of Austin College press releases from 2021 and older. Whether you're a prospective student, an alumni reminiscing, or a researcher exploring our journey, this archive offers a glimpse into our past.
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Austin College officials have announced the Dean’s List for Fall Term 2020. The Dean’s List recognizes the top 20 percent of students taking a minimum of three graded, full-credit courses. For Fall Term 2020, 243 individuals are recognized. “We congratulate the students on the Dean’s List and commend them on… [Read More]
Austin College Professor of Art Mark Smith has an exhibition of new paintings on display at Craighead Green Gallery in Dallas through April 3. The gallery is open Monday through Saturday afternoons, though visitors should check for specific hours before arriving. Smith encourages visitors, saying that he feels safe since… [Read More]
The Austin College community mourns the loss of Distinguished Alumnus and dedicated volunteer James Rolfe, who died February 26 in Dallas, and offers sympathy to Jim’s family, including his wife, Susan. Austin College President Steven O’Day and Athletic Director David Norman ’83 express their gratitude that the College and alumni… [Read More]
Austin College seniors Victoria Gilbert and Elizabeth Parker have been designated Fulbright Semi-Finalists by the Fulbright National Screening Committee. Victoria S. Gilbert is a semi-finalist for study in the Master of Arts Program in Brand and Fashion Management at Fu Jen Catholic University in Taiwan. Victoria began teaching herself Mandarin… [Read More]
Austin College junior Jessica Hoffman received the Third Place Undergraduate Research Award at the 2021 Texas Academy of Science Virtual Meeting February 28. She received a grant of $1,000 for her work for next year on her senior thesis, based on her submitted proposal. In an attempt to simplify the… [Read More]
Senior Freyja Coe is representing Austin College today, February 24, at the Texas Undergraduate Research Day with her poster presentation “Using Mathematics to Optimize Distribution of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in North Texas.” Normally held every other year at the Texas Capitol, the Undergraduate Research Day is being held virtually… [Read More]
Austin College hosts the 2021 Dr. Kenneth Street Law Symposium on Thursday, February 25, from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Lawyers, students, and others interested in the law profession are welcome to attend the virtual discussion of timely issues in law and ethics. Austin College students will be invited to… [Read More]
The Austin College community is saddened to learn of the passing of Dr. Thomas Nuckols, 87, on February 21, 2021. He joined the faculty in 1965 and retired as professor emeritus of religion in 1998. During those 33 years, he taught a variety of religious studies courses, as well as… [Read More]
The Western Intellectual Tradition and Professionalism & the Humanities programs present two events February 16 that highlight the work that can be accomplished by students in the programs. Both events will be presented virtually. Dr. Tom Blake, director of Western Intellectual Tradition, is coordinating the events. Students and faculty can… [Read More]
APO gives thanks to medical professionals As the Spring Term begins at Austin College, student organization leaders are rethinking their event calendars as they recognize that Covid restrictions continue to reshape their regularly scheduled campus activities, just as they did in the fall term. Those restrictions may have been most… [Read More]