Sherman, Texas -- The inauguration of the 17th President of Austin College, Dr. Rebecca Cantor, will take place on Friday, November 13, 2026. The investiture ceremony will be held at 11:00 a.m. in Wynne Chapel Grum Sanctuary, followed immediately by lunch on the Austin College Commons. The Texoma community is invited to join Austin College in celebrating this historic occasion.
Additional festivities are planned on Friday evening and throughout the week leading up to the inauguration, including a Path to the Presidency Career Panel Discussion, a Poetry Reading and Student Art Exhibition, an America 250: US of AC Presidential Trivia Night, and more. Students, staff, faculty, alumni, friends, and the community will celebrate the inauguration all week. The week-long celebration will culminate in the Investiture of President Cantor, a visionary leader for the next chapter of Austin College.
Visit the official Inauguration webpage on the Austin College website for more information.
Austin College, a private national liberal arts college located north of Dallas in Sherman, Texas, has earned a reputation for excellence in academic preparation, pre-professional foundations, committed faculty, and hands-on, adventurous learning opportunities. One of 45 schools profiled in Loren Pope’s influential book Colleges That Change Lives, Austin College boasts a welcoming community that embraces diversity and individuality, with more than 50 percent of students identifying as persons of color. The residential student body of approximately 1,300 students and an expert faculty of more than 100 educators allow an 11:1 student-faculty ratio and personalized attention. Related by covenant to the Presbyterian Church (USA), Austin College cultivates an inclusive atmosphere that supports students’ faith journeys regardless of religious tradition. The College, founded in 1849, is the oldest institution of higher education in Texas operating under original name and charter.
