Austin College

Austin College

Sherman, TEXAS

Austin College is a private liberal arts college affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA) and located in Sherman, Texas. About 1,300 students are enrolled at the college. Students are required to live on campus for the first three years of their education in order to foster a close-knit and community oriented campus lifestyle. Austin College actively promotes study abroad programs; 70% of graduates have at least one international study experience during college, and about 82% of students are involved in research.

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Manono Campus (Hilo)

The Manono Campus at 1175 Manono Street in Hilo serves as the main campus and is home to many academic programs, student services and administrative offices.

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This is the learning center where students can go for tutoring.

University of Hawai'i at Hilo (Upper Campus)

Hawai‘i CC also has programs and services on the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo campus, often referred to as the “upper campus.”

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 This is the Honoka'a Campus.

Kõ Education Center (Honoka'a)

Located in Honokaʻa, Kō Education Center serves Hāmākua and North Hawaiʻi by providing access to quality educational opportunities.

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This is the Palamanui Cafeteria.

Pālamanui Campus (Kona)

Located in North Kona, Pālamanui offers college programs to the West Hawai‘i community in sustainably designed facilities.

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The first floor of the Wright Center offers fundamental services for students and visitors.  The post office, the Pouch Club, Hopper Store, bookstore, Service Station, and dining hall occupy the first floor. The two-story atrium creates a striking living room, with a double-faced fireplace and a speaker’s balcony.  The second floor focuses on student development, activities, and education.  Here you will find housed the Career Center; Student Life; the Academic Skills Center; Study Abroad; the Posey Leadership Institute; Campus Activities Board (CAB); International and Transfer Student Advising; and the Center for Research, Experiential, Artistic & Transformative Education (CREATE). In addition, there are meeting rooms for student organizations and workshops.

The first floor of the Wright Center offers fundamental services for students and visitors. The post office, the Pouch Club, Hopper Store, bookstore, Service Station, and dining hall occupy the first floor. The two-story atrium creates a striking living room, with a double-faced fireplace and a speaker’s balcony. The second floor focuses on student development, activities, and education. Here you will find housed the Career Center; Student Life; the Academic Skills Center; Study Abroad; the Posey Leadership Institute; Campus Activities Board (CAB); International and Transfer Student Advising; and the Center for Research, Experiential, Artistic & Transformative Education (CREATE). In addition, there are meeting rooms for student organizations and workshops.

Ida Green Communication Center, built in 1972, is a 38,372-square-foot facility that houses the Department of Communication, Media Studies, and Theatre. The main, 500-seat Ida Green Theatre was gutted in 2020 and reopened as the Sally and Jim Nation Theatre. The first floor was renovated to create the Sally and Jim Nation Learning Commons.

Ida Green Communication Center, built in 1972, is a 38,372-square-foot facility that houses the Department of Communication, Media Studies, and Theatre. The main, 500-seat Ida Green Theatre was gutted in 2020 and reopened as the Sally and Jim Nation Theatre. The first floor was renovated to create the Sally and Jim Nation Learning Commons.

The Robert T. Mason Athletic-Recreation Complex was created in 2001 with construction of the exterior entryway and extensive internal renovations. The building is named for  longtime coach and athletic director Robert T. Mason ’52. The complex encompasses Sid Richardson Recreation Center, Hannah Natatorium, Hughey Gym, and Verde Dickey Fitness Pavilion.

The Robert T. Mason Athletic-Recreation Complex was created in 2001 with construction of the exterior entryway and extensive internal renovations. The building is named for longtime coach and athletic director Robert T. Mason ’52. The complex encompasses Sid Richardson Recreation Center, Hannah Natatorium, Hughey Gym, and Verde Dickey Fitness Pavilion.

The multi-disciplinary building of approximately 103,000 square feet includes contemporary classrooms and multi-purpose laboratories that support today’s hands-on, experiential science curricula. Offering considerably more space than the previous campus science facility, the IDEA Center expands opportunities for faculty-student research and facilitates access to research and information.

The multi-disciplinary building of approximately 103,000 square feet includes contemporary classrooms and multi-purpose laboratories that support today’s hands-on, experiential science curricula. Offering considerably more space than the previous campus science facility, the IDEA Center expands opportunities for faculty-student research and facilitates access to research and information.

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The Sandra J. Williams Founders Plaza at the corner of Grand Avenue and Richards Street combines landscaping, brickwork, lights, and fountains to create a beautiful first glimpse of the to campus when traveling from the north. Trustee Todd A. Williams ’82 and his wife, Abby, have made significant contributions to the educational and scholarship programs of Austin College, as well as the landscaping and beautification of the campus. Gifts from the Williams named the Founders Plaza in honor of Todd’s mother.

The Sandra J. Williams Founders Plaza at the corner of Grand Avenue and Richards Street combines landscaping, brickwork, lights, and fountains to create a beautiful first glimpse of the to campus when traveling from the north. Trustee Todd A. Williams ’82 and his wife, Abby, have made significant contributions to the educational and scholarship programs of Austin College, as well as the landscaping and beautification of the campus. Gifts from the Williams named the Founders Plaza in honor of Todd’s mother.

Built in 1986, the library contains a collection of more than 350,000 physical titles, including books, periodicals, and media items in a variety of formats. The library’s catalog is accessible through the Austin College website and is complemented by various databases providing access to online books, journal articles, and other digital resources. In addition, librarians offer reference and research help services, supplemented by a team of student Peer Research Assistants.

Built in 1986, the library contains a collection of more than 350,000 physical titles, including books, periodicals, and media items in a variety of formats. The library’s catalog is accessible through the Austin College website and is complemented by various databases providing access to online books, journal articles, and other digital resources. In addition, librarians offer reference and research help services, supplemented by a team of student Peer Research Assistants.

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