NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– Stephen F. Austin State University kicked off the 2025 fall semester Monday with its largest first-time undergraduate class ever. The university also celebrated its first increase in total enrollment since fall 2018. “This historic milestone reflects the growing confidence in SFA’s mission, our outstanding faculty and staff, and the transformative experience we provide,” […]
NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– The University of Texas System Board of Regents allocated $37 million to fund deferred maintenance projects to refresh and revitalize Stephen F. Austin State University’s campus during their regular August meeting. “These funds come at a pivotal moment for SFA,” said Dr. Neal Weaver, SFA president. “As we welcome record enrollment growth and […]
NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– Stephen F. Austin State University education graduate student Kacie Clopp attended the international University Scholars Leadership Symposium in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, where she joined more than 1,000 emerging leaders from around the world to engage in high-impact conversations on humanitarian issues and global change. “I was the only student from Texas and one […]
NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– A dozen business students from Stephen F. Austin State University’s Nelson Rusche College of Business wrapped up their management course by exploring sports business, entrepreneurship and innovation in Canada Aug. 11-19. “During this study abroad trip, students experienced not only Canadian culture but also how Canadians innovate, launch businesses and celebrate sport,” […]
NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– Students from area schools and families from the community are invited to the 2025-26 Children’s Performing Arts Series hosted by Stephen F. Austin State University’s Micky Elliott College of Fine Arts. Performances for each of the four touring productions will be held at 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on the dates listed below […]
It’s a new school year, and there are several new options on the table from Nacogdoches ISD Student Nutrition Department. “There are some exciting new menu items that students will have access to this year,” said Laurie Stamper, the district’s Director of Student Nutrition. That includes servings of more fresh fruits and vegetables while they’re […]
NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– Stephen F. Austin State University officially unveiled the Pineywoods Dining Hall — the university’s first mass timber building and the first mass timber project in The University of Texas System — on Thursday, ushering in a new era of campus dining and welcoming both the university and Nacogdoches communities to explore the new […]
Teachers are back at school getting ready for the start of the 2025-26 academic year, and Nacogdoches ISD will hold Convocation to celebrate the start of school. All NISD teachers and staff will gather at 9:30 a.m., Friday, Aug. 8, in the competition gymnasium at Nacogdoches High School. The 2025 Convocation ceremony is presented by […]
Nacogdoches ISD has updated its cell phone policy for the 2025-26 academic year to match new requirements related to House Bill 1481, the new law enacted earlier this year by the Texas Legislature. HB 1481 bans the use of cell phones on school property during the instructional day. The policy applies to headphones/earbuds, tablets, and […]
NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– Stephen F. Austin State University’s 2025-26 University Series returns with a lineup of nationally acclaimed artists. All performances will be held at 7:30 p.m. in Turner Auditorium, Griffith Fine Arts Building. This season, themed “A Season to Share,” brings the Nacogdoches, campus and surrounding communities together through the arts with high-quality performances spanning […]