Austin College Schedules Inauguration for President Rebecca Cantor
Austin College announced on October 22, 2026, that the inauguration ceremony for Dr. Rebecca Cantor as its 17th President is scheduled for November 13, 2026.

Sherman Ada, TX, October 22, 2026 —
Austin College announced on October 22, 2026, that Dr. Rebecca Cantor’s inauguration as the institution’s 17th president is scheduled for November 13, 2026.
The announcement sets a date for the ceremony, which will formally mark Cantor’s inauguration as president. The information provided does not identify a venue, a start time, or other events planned for the day. It also does not provide details about the selection process or the timing of Cantor’s appointment.
No statements from Cantor or college representatives were included in the announcement summary, so no remarks about the presidency or the ceremony are available to report. The summary likewise does not specify who is expected to attend, whether the event will be open to the public, or whether additional details will be released before November 13.
The announcement identifies Cantor as the college’s 17th president, but gives no further information about her background, the institution’s leadership transition, or priorities for her tenure. Those details are not included in the information provided.
For now, the confirmed details in the announcement are limited to the scheduled date, the name and title of the president, and the designation of the ceremony as her inauguration. Any further information about the program or the presidency was not included in the summary.
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