Remembering Ralph "Slats" McCord

The Austin College community is mourning the loss of legendary former coach Ralph “Slats” McCord, who passed away at his home. A 1950 graduate of Austin College and one of the most beloved figures in the school’s history, McCord coached six sports over the span of five decades.

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Remembering Richard Tappa

The Austin College community is saddened by the death of beloved longtime faculty member Richard Tappa. Read Dr. Tappa's obituary from The Herald Democrat.

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College Mourns Death of Chase Gaddy

The Austin College community is saddened by the death of freshman Chase Gaddy of Dallas in a motorcycle accident Wednesday, February 23, in Sherman. The accident occurred east of Sherman on Highway 82.

"It is with a heavy heart that I share this sad news with our community," said Austin College President Marjorie Hass. "I know our students, faculty, and staff join me in prayers of comfort for Chase's family and friends."

Chase was a resident of Baker Hall, a diver on the Austin College swim team, and had participated in Austin College football in the fall. He was a member of Hank Gorman's Communication/Inquiry freshman seminar class.

Wake/Viewing were held on Sunday, February 27 at Sparkman-Hillcrest Funeral Home on Northwest Highway.

Funeral Services were held on Monday, February 28 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church on Abrams.

Read the obituary from The Dallas Morning News.

Link to the Austin College press release.

Remembering Dan Bedsole

Austin College staff have received word of the death of Dr. Dan Bedsole, who worked at Austin College from 1965 until 1984, first as library director and then as dean of the faculty.

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Remembering Dan Setterberg

Dan Setterberg, respected and beloved long-time Austin College professor of communication studies and the Cecil H. Green Professor in Communication Arts, died Friday, February 5. The College community extends sympathy to his family.

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Passing of parent and College staff member, Lance Ott

The Austin College community is saddened by the death of Lance Ott, office coordinator in Adams Center. Lance died Saturday, October 17, in an automobile accident. Obituary information and details regarding services will be posted as available on the Austin College Web site.

College Mourns Loss of J. Forrest Bryant

Longtime Austin College faculty member, associate dean, and registrar J. Forrest Bryant, 97, died October 16 in Sherman. A 1941 graduate of the College, he returned in a professional capacity in 1948 and remained until his retirement in 1977. Further details about his Austin College career and funeral arrangements will be posted as available on the Austin College Web page.

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