NACOGDOCHES, Texas — For nearly two weeks this summer, 16 students from various colleges and areas of study at Stephen F. Austin State University traveled to 14 cities on mainland Greece to study the country’s history, culture, economy and politics, as well as learn how to become a global citizen through travel. Dr. Perky Beisel, […]
Demolition of the former Emeline Carpenter Elementary School on Leroy Street is underway. Nacogdoches ISD moved into a new school – also named Emeline Carpenter Elementary – last summer. Construction of the state-of-the-art campus was paid for by a bond proposal overwhelmingly approved by Nacogdoches voters in 2018. The new Emeline Carpenter Elementary is located […]
NACOGDOCHES, Texas — Stephen F. Austin State University’s Center for Applied Research and Rural Innovation along with the Texas Forest Country Partnership will host the Nacogdoches Forum on Rural Economic Development from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 1 at the Nacogdoches County Courthouse Annex. The public event will provide a platform for community stakeholders, business […]
NACOGDOCHES, Texas — During a special meeting of The University of Texas System’s Board of Regents today, Regents elected to assume management and operational control of Stephen F. Austin State University effective July 28. This action will pave the way for the university to officially affiliate as a member of the UT System Sept. 1. Kevin […]
NACOGDOCHES, Texas — As one of its final duties,the Stephen F. Austin State University Board of Regents named Dr. Dan Bruton, professor of physics and director of the SFA Planetarium, the 2023-24 Regents Scholar. The title of Regents Scholar is the highest honor the university can bestow upon a faculty member. The honor is reserved for faculty […]
Nacogdoches ISD Board of Trustees will hold its regularly monthly meeting at 5 p.m., Thursday, July 27, at the E.J. Campbell building at 420 S. Shawnee St. The meeting will be in person. A livestream of the meeting will be available on the district’s YouTube channel Nacogdoches ISD. Anyone wishing to address the board in person […]
NACOGDOCHES, Texas — Twenty years after graduating from Stephen F. Austin State University with their Doctor of Education in educational leadership, the class of 2003 returned to campus in June to celebrate their longstanding friendship and meet with current students in the same program. Alumni Drs. Aaron Covington, Edgar A. Dillard, Kevin L. Dyes, Nici Esch, […]
NACOGDOCHES, Texas – A reception to mark the opening of the exhibition “Alita’s Curse” is planned for 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, July 28, at The Cole Art Center @ The Old Opera House, Stephen F. Austin State University’s art gallery located in downtown Nacogdoches. The exhibition is designed to share the new fine […]
On August 3, 2023 Garrison Independent School District Teachers will return for the 2023-2024 school year to begin preparation to serve the students of GISD. There are 7 days set aside for teacher inservice prior to the beginning of school. During this time the administration would like to offer door prizes to our teachers to […]
NACOGDOCHES, Texas — Three officers in Stephen F. Austin State University’s police department were recognized during a dual commissioning ceremony July 10 in the Baker Pattillo Student Center Grand Ballroom for their life-saving response to a distress call. Corporal Justin Henderson, Corporal Ian McDonald and Officer Elijah Lenderman responded to a call from the Rave Guardian […]