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 […]
Repairs on the playing surface and track at Dragon Stadium are progressing. In May, the eight-year-old artificial turf field was damaged by heavy rains that caused flooding in Nacogdoches. During a special meeting held that month, NISD trustees approved the work at Dragon Stadium. Hellas Construction repaired damage to the base of the field and […]
Nacogdoches ISD’s Back-to-School page is up on the district’s website. The page, which can be accessed from the district’s website as well as individual campus websites, is a one-stop-shop for everything related to the start of school for NISD on Aug. 16. CLICK HERE to go straight to the Back-to-School page. Once there, you can see the […]
Nacogdoches ISD has established a pathway for paraprofessionals in the district to obtain their teaching certificate. NISD and Sam Houston State University, along with the T.L.L. Temple Foundation, held an organizational meeting July 10 at the District Support Center. Fourteen NISD paraprofessionals attended the informational meeting. A school district paraprofessional provides instructional support and classroom […]