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UT regents name Dr. Neal Weaver as sole finalist for president of Stephen F. Austin State University


NACOGDOCHES, Texas — The University of Texas System Board of Regents has unanimously voted to name Neal Weaver, PhD, the sole finalist to become the next president of Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches. Weaver has served as president of Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) — a member of the University of Georgia System based in Americus, Georgia — for the past seven years.

‘East Texas News’ anchor to serve as interviewer for Nelson Rusche Distinguished Lecture Series


NACOGDOCHES, Texas — Erika Bazaldua Holland, a 2014 Stephen F. Austin State University mass media graduate who anchors KLTV’s “East Texas News” at midday and 5 p.m., will serve as the interviewer for the fourth installment of the Nelson Rusche Distinguished Lecture Series.

SFA choirs to present ‘Open Your Eyes, Sweet Child’ concert program


NACOGDOCHES, Texas – Stephen F. Austin State University’s Kantorei and Singin’ Axes choirs, directed by Dr. Tod Fish, will present the concert program “Open Your Eyes, Sweet Child” at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, in Cole Concert Hall, Wright Music Building, on the SFA campus.

SFA Gardens Les Reeves Lecture with Jordan Cunningham “Plant Sale Preview” 


SFA Gardens will host the monthly Theresa and Les Reeves Lecture Series at 7 p.m. March 14 in the Brundrett Conservation Education Building at the Pineywoods Native Plant Center, located at 2900 Raguet Street. 

Jordan Cunningham, Greenhouse and Nursery Manager at SFA Gardens, will present “Plant Sale Preview: Plants You Shouldn’t Live Without.“ 

SFA announces nine recipients of 2024 Center for Applied Research and Rural Innovation grants


NACOGDOCHES, Texas — Stephen F. Austin State University has announced the 2024 recipients of grants issued through its Center for Applied Research and Rural Innovation.

The center’s steering committee selected nine proposals with awards totaling more than $215,000. Now in its third year, the CARRI grant program is part of SFA’s effort to support innovation and entrepreneurship in the university’s 12-county coverage region. 

SFA to screen ‘Eat a Bowl of Tea’ film in collaboration with Big Read initiative


NACOGDOCHES, Texas – The Stephen F. Austin State University School of Art and the Friends of the Visual Arts will present a free, one-night screening of the film “Eat a Bowl of Tea,” a Chinese-American romantic film directed by Wayne Wang based on the novel of the same name by Louis Chu, at 7 p.m. Friday, March 1, at The Cole Art Center @ The Old Opera House.

SFA’s Symphonic Band, Wind Symphony to perform varied concert programs


SFA’s Symphonic Band, Wind Symphony to perform varied concert programs

NACOGDOCHES, Texas – The Symphonic Band and Wind Symphony at Stephen F. Austin State University will present a concert showcasing varied music of Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque and modern composers when the student ensembles perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 29, in W.M. Turner Auditorium, Griffith Fine Arts Building, on the SFA campus.

SFA Department of Biology to lead conservation efforts at Texas Fisheries Society annual meeting


NACOGDOCHES, Texas — Service projects and educational opportunities for Banita and Lanana creeks are part of the itinerary for the Texas Chapter of American Fisheries Society’s annual meeting Feb. 22-24 at The Fredonia Hotel.

SFA accounting alumni establish professorship for engaging faculty members dedicated to student success


NACOGDOCHES, Texas — Stephen F. Austin State University accounting alumni Michelle and Harmon Smith have endowed a new professorship in the Rusche College of Business’ Schlief School of Accountancy.

The Smiths, both of whom graduated from SFA in 1985, know how important faculty members are to a student’s college experience and career launch.

“We firmly believe that the faculty of a university is critical to student success,” Michelle said. “Those faculty members who actively engage with students and challenge their critical thinking make a lasting impact.”

Survey shows high career placement rate, positive trends for SFA graduates


NACOGDOCHES, Texas — Nearly 95% of Stephen F. Austin State University’s May 2023 graduating class reported positive career outcomes within six months of graduation, according to a class-specific survey conducted by the university’s Center for Career and Professional Development, marking a 5% increase from last year’s rate.

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