NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– Stephen F. Austin State University will launch the College of Health Professions effective July 1, positioning the university as a regional leader in rural health workforce development and innovation.

The new college, which is part of a broader academic reorganization, reflects SFA’s continued commitment to meeting evolving needs of students, employers and the East Texas region. The changes were officially approved by The University of Texas System Board of Regents during the November regularly scheduled meeting.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– Students in Stephen F. Austin State University’s Nelson Rusche College of Business stepped into the spotlight during finals week for the Swift-Mas Showcase, an event supported by SFA’s Arnold Center for Entrepreneurship that highlighted student innovation and creative problem-solving throughout the fall semester.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– Stephen F. Austin State University’s Department of Education Studies, in partnership with the National Constitution Center, will host “Past as Prologue: Teaching the Civic Story of the United States” from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 28 at the Early Childhood Laboratory. This professional learning event is designed for preservice and in-service educators who are passionate about civic education, storytelling and social studies teaching.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– Stephen F. Austin State University is featured in the season 15 premiere of “The College Tour,” now streaming at TheCollegeTour.com and on Amazon Prime Video.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– Stephen F. Austin State University’s Micky Elliott College of Fine Arts will welcome Grammy-winning fiddler Eileen Ivers back to campus for her holiday performance, “Joyful Christmas,” at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9 in Turner Auditorium in the Griffith Fine Arts Building.