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Stephen F. Austin State University’s Department of Allied Health Studies is hosting a fall-prevention workshop from 9:30 a.m. to noon April 20 in the Baker Pattillo Student Center Twilight Ballroom. This free workshop, which includes a complimentary balance pad, resistance band and lunch, is open to adults 65 and older. To apply, visit gosfa.com/fallprevention by April 10.

Rich Perez, vice president of innovation and strategy at the Texas Bankers Association, helped local bankers and Stephen F. Austin State University students demystify digital assets and understand their impacts at a recent banking and wealth management career day hosted by the Nelson Rusche College of Business’ Chadwick Banking Program.

The Stephen F. Austin State University Sylvans timbersports team has once again claimed victory at the 67th annual Association of Southern Forestry Clubs Conclave, marking the Sylvans’ 20th overall Conclave title and extending their winning streak to eight consecutive Conclaves. They earned the highest point total ever in the history of the competition.

Three Stephen F. Austin State University students and one alumna represented SFA at the Council on Undergraduate Research’s Scholars Transforming through Research conference and visited Texas senators’ offices to advocate for undergraduate research during a recent trip to Washington, D.C. Pictured, from left, are Kiel Garrett, graduate student in professional counseling from San Antonio; Katelyn Defrancis, forestry wildlife management senior from Deer Park; Holli Heim '25, SFA agriculture alumna; and Amie Beam, aviation sciences junior from Tyler. Dr. Sarah Straub, associate professor of education studies and faculty mentor for the CUR STR cohort, also traveled with the group.