The life of Jorge Lara-Braud ’54 has been celebrated in a book published by his widow, Gretchen Lara-Shartle. A discussion panel and book signing for Dare to Adventure were held at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary on November 13, 2024.
Escaping an impoverished childhood in Mexico City, Mexico, Lara-Braud grew to be an internationally recognized minister, champion of social justice, Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary Professor of History, first director of the Hispanic American Institute in Austin, and an Austin College Distinguished Alumnus (2003).