Remembering Hugh Garnett

The Austin College community mourns the death of Professor Emeritus of Economics Hugh Garnett early today, October 14. Dr. Garnett taught at the College from 1981 until his retirement in 2003. He remained active in campus events until recent months when his health kept him away.   

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Remembering Charles Barr

The Austin College community is saddened by the death on June 28 of Dr. Charles Barr, professor emeritus of Chemistry, following a long illness.

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Remembering Linda Morris Elsey

The Austin College community is saddened to learn of the death on June 26 of senior trustee Linda Morris Elsey. Mrs. Elsey’s friendship, her guidance as a member of the board, and her generous philanthropy to Austin College leave a lasting legacy at the College.

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Remembering Rebekah Bowden

The Austin College community is extremely saddened today to learn of the death of senior Rebekah Bowden of Flint, Texas, following a single vehicle accident in Sherman. A graduate of Robert E. Lee High School in Flint, Texas. Rebekah was a leader on the Austin College women’s volleyball team.

A service to celebrate her life will be held in the Wynne Chapel of Austin College in Sherman, Tuesday, February 20 at 7 pm. A reception in the Small Chapel will follow the service. Read the full obituary.

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Remembering Kenneth Street

The Austin College community lost a legendary professor December 6, 2017, with the death of Dr. Kenneth Street, professor emeritus of political science. He was 90 years old.

A service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, December 18, in Wynne Chapel at Austin College. A memorial service also is scheduled during the 2018 Kenneth Street Law Symposium at Austin College on Monday, February 12, with details to be announced.

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Remembering Patrick "PJ" Johnson

The Austin College community is extremely saddened today to learn of the death overnight of junior Patrick “PJ” Johnson of Lufkin, Texas, following a single vehicle accident in Sherman. A graduate of Diboll High School, PJ was a leader on the Austin College men’s basketball team. He is the son of Patricia Johnson of Lufkin, Texas.

The service will be at Broaddus High School at 11 a.m. this Saturday, November 18.  The address is 16405 State Highway 147 S, Broaddus, TX 75929. Read the obituary. 

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Remembering Don Rodgers

The Austin College community is shocked and saddened to learn of the death of Dr. Don Rodgers, Austin College associate professor of political science. He suffered a heart attack Sunday afternoon and passed away shortly afterward in the presence of friends and family.

A memorial service has been set for Tuesday, November 15, at 4:30 p.m. in Wynne Chapel. Memorial gifts may be made to Austin College.

"We are stunned by this news and send our deepest sympathies to Kuani and Kyl and their extended family, as well as all those who will be saddened by this tragic loss to the College community," said Austin College President Marjorie Hass.

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