Weldon “Buddy” Alders, a 1958 Stephen F. Austin State University graduate who earned a Bachelor of Science in agriculture, has been named the 2026 Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture Distinguished Alumnus. He is the owner and operator of Alders Companies in Dayton and Alders Farm and Ranch in Midway.
SFA’s Model EU team captures third place at the Midwest Model European Union competition
NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– Stephen F. Austin State University’s Model European Union team, consisting of eight political science majors and one accounting major, earned third place in the Best Delegation contest during the 2026 Midwest Model European Union in Bloomington, Indiana.
SFA Sylvans earn seventh consecutive Louisiana Forest Festival collegiate win, place in history as first team to sweep LFF events
SFA’s Arnold Center for Entrepreneurship rolls out Purple Spikes, a business succession network
NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– East Texas businesses now have a free community resource designed to preserve the vitality of their companies through a business succession program called Purple Spikes, a new initiative from Stephen F. Austin State University’s Arnold Center for Entrepreneurship.
Social media influencer, college advisor to speak at SFA spring undergraduate commencement ceremonies
NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– Two recent Stephen F. Austin State University graduates, Julia Whitehead and Ireland Bramhall-Ragland, will give the commencement addresses during SFA’s spring graduation ceremonies for undergraduates.
StitchLock, Inc.
StitchLock is an innovative wound closure device designed to be compatible with all available suture materials, types and sizes and allow for quick, easy deployment of interrupted sutures. Available for use in just about any procedure, StitchLock’s innovative wound closure devices are being designed to be simple to use and quick to deploy, eliminating the need for knots.
Concentric Community Advisors, LLC
Our mission is to unite the private and public sectors for real estate development projects that generate both returns and neighborhoods that are attainable, stable and filled with opportunities.
Brasada Capital Management
Brasada Capital Management is an investment advisor based in Houston, Texas, founded in 2008. We partner with families to help them achieve their long-term financial objectives through a hands-on, personalized approach.
Brendyn's BBQ
Brendyn has brought craft bbq to the oldest town in Texas, fulfilling his passion to serve and cook for others.
Find Brendyn’s BBQ in the heart of Nacogdoches on Main Street, just follow the smoke and the line of fans that have voted it as the “Best of Nac” and declared Texas Monthly's Top 50.
Serenade by Abdiel
With over ten years of professional expertise, I provide elegant violin performances for weddings, proposals, and corporate events across Texas. From timeless classics to modern hits, I deliver high-quality, soulful music tailored to elevate your special occasion.
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