Nursing conference teaches leadership skills to emerging SFA nursing students

NACOGDOCHES, Texas — The Stephen F. Austin State University DeWitt School of Nursing held its inaugural Nursing Leadership Conference Feb. 3 to inspire emerging leaders in the field through dynamic speakers, career placement vendors and an SFA alumni panel discussion. The conference hosted fourth-semester nursing students, as well as nursing students from Panola College in Carthage. […]

NACOGDOCHES HIGH SCHOOL’S VIVYAN NIEBERDING NAMED NATIONAL MERIT FINALIST

Vivyan Nieberding is continuing Nacogdoches High School’s run of National Merit success. The NHS senior is one of 15,000 National Merit finalists named earlier this month. It’s the second straight year the school has seen one of its seniors advance this far. In 2022, Nyssa Galatas was a National Merit Scholar winner. “Vivyan is a […]

Grand opening set for SFA’s Health and Wellness Hub

NACOGDOCHES, Texas — Stephen F. Austin State University’s Health and Wellness Hub is set for a grand opening at the end of the month that is the culmination of more than a year’s worth of collaboration among multiple departments and the university’s administration. Scheduled for 2 p.m. Feb. 24, the event will celebrate the consolidation of […]

Cassandra Montesano, SFA’s Equine Center supervisor, receives President’s Award

NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– One day after celebrating her fourth anniversary as Stephen F. Austin State University’s Equine Center supervisor, Cassandra Montesano received an unexpected phone call. On the other end of the call was Dr. Stephanie Jones, associate professor in the Department of Agriculture and director of SFA’s Equine Center, to inform Montesano of the news […]

Mouton to give SFA Diversity Conference keynote Feb. 10

Self-described poet, activist and educator Deborah D.E.E.P. Mouton will serve as the keynote speaker for SFA’s ninth annual Diversity Conference, scheduled for 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10, in the Baker Pattillo Student Center. “Deborah is not only a poet but also a storyteller, coach and educator,” said Dr. Veronica Beavers, deputy chief […]

NISD’S FINE ARTS PROGRAM WILL BE ON DISPLAY AT SHOWCASE ON APRIL 1

FEB 07, 2023 The best of Nacogdoches ISD’s fine arts program will be on display for the community Saturday, April 1. The Fine Arts Showcase at Thomas J. Rusk Elementary will spotlight the entire program. Visual artwork will be on display in the TJR lobby from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. that day. Each campus […]

SFA to present multifaceted play ‘Everybody’

NACOGDOCHES, Texas – Branden Jacobs-Jenkins play “Everybody” has something for everybody. It’s classic and contemporary, serious and humorous, approachable and accessible yet full of surprises. Included in this year’s Stephen F. Austin State University School of Theatre and Dance’s Mainstage Series, “Everybody” is a “multifaceted opportunity for our students and audience,” said theatre Professor Scott […]