NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– Students in Stephen F. Austin State University’s DeWitt School of Nursing invite community members to a free drive-thru flu vaccination event Oct. 9-10 at the DeWitt School of Nursing Complex, located at 5707 North St.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– Stephen F. Austin State University’s SFA Gardens will host its annual Fabulous Fall Festival Plant Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 10 — rain or shine — at the Pineywoods Native Plant Center in Nacogdoches.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– Stephen F. Austin State University, the T.L.L. Temple Foundation and Angelina College today announced the launch of the East Texas Water Institute, a new regional initiative designed to expand the information, expertise and partnerships available to communities as they steward and plan for East Texas’ water resources for generations to come.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– Several area educators are earning certification to teach computer science at the high school level through Stephen F. Austin State University’s JacksTeach program as part of the Texas Computer Science Pipeline initiative.

Funded through a $10 million appropriation by the Texas Legislature, the initiative addresses the urgent need for more teachers with computer science certification in Texas’ K-12 schools.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– Four Stephen F. Austin State University alumnae returned to campus Sept. 14 to help Nelson Rusche College of Business students prepare for job interviews during “Rusche Ready: Interview Day.”

NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– Stephen F. Austin State University community members joined Nacogdoches County leaders to launch Hunger Free Nacogdoches Sin Hambre, a coalition focused on organizing feeding resources within the county to meaningfully address food insecurity for those who are at risk.

Food insecurity is the lack of consistent access to enough affordable, nutritious food for individuals and families to live healthy, active lives. It can affect more people than many realize, often in ways that are not always visible.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– Stephen F. Austin State University will honor its 2026 alumni award recipients and SFA Athletics Hall of Fame inductees at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, at The Fredonia Hotel in Nacogdoches.

“These honorees exemplify the very best of the Lumberjack spirit,” said Craig Turnage, executive director of alumni relations. “Their contributions in their professions, their communities and to SFA demonstrate the legacy of excellence that continues to define our alumni.”

NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– The acclaimed PBS documentary “The Neches River: Wild Heart of East Texas” will be featured in a public screening from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 29 at Turner Auditorium in the Griffith Fine Arts Building, 2222 N. Alumni Drive, on the Stephen F. Austin State University campus.