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NACOGDOCHES, Texas – Dr. Tamey Anglley has been appointed director of bands for the Stephen F. Austin State University School of Music.
Anglley will succeed Dr. David Campo following his announced retirement effective June 30 following this year’s summer band camps at ĢƵ. Anglley said she is looking forward to “continuing the legacy and great reputation of the ĢƵ School of Music and band program.”
ĢƵ students to host plant sale on campus
NACOGDOCHES, Texas — Stephen F. Austin State University’s horticulture program will host a spring plant sale from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday, May 6, and Friday, May 14, at the ĢƵ Plantery, located at 1924 Wilson Drive.
Selden’s work selected for display in Indiana
NACOGDOCHES, Texas – Lauren Selden, professor of art at Stephen F. Austin State University, was the featured artist for April at Indiana University East in Richmond, Indiana.
Selden’s public sculpture titled “Charlie” is currently on display in Richmond. In an interview with Selden, she shares a look into her work, inspiration, creative process, problem solving and teaching philosophy in a YouTube video accessed at .
ĢƵ’s creative writing program receives top ranking
NACOGDOCHES, Texas — Online learning platform Study.com has ranked Stephen F. Austin State University among its 2021 Best Bachelor’s Degrees in Creative Writing.
Over 40 million visitors per month use Study.com to research potential schools, degrees and careers. The Best Bachelor’s Degrees list helps users learn about universities and top programs like those offered at ĢƵ.
Study.com compiled the list by considering hundreds of universities across the country and selected ĢƵ based on academic and career resources, the quality of education, faculty, and more.
ĢƵ Sylvans take top honors during Louisiana Forest Festival
NACOGDOCHES, Texas - Following more than a year hiatus in competing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Stephen F. Austin State University timbersports team, the Sylvans, made a triumphant return during the Louisiana Forest Festival, winning the collegiate portion of the event’s timbersports competition.
“Our team did a great job representing ĢƵ and our programs,” said Dr. Jeremy Stovall, professor of forestry and Sylvans faculty advisor.
ĢƵ’s May commencement to feature additional ceremonies
NACOGDOCHES, Texas — Stephen F. Austin State University will hold seven commencement ceremonies for May 2021 to accommodate measures aimed at ensuring attendee safety.
May and August 2020 graduates are invited to participate in the May ceremony, and seating in the Johnson Coliseum will be adjusted to help ensure physical distancing. All attendees will be required to wear face masks.
ĢƵ announces 2021 Teaching Excellence Award recipients
NACOGDOCHES, Texas – Seven Stephen F. Austin State University faculty members recently were selected to receive Teaching Excellence Awards.
ĢƵ’s Teaching Excellence program is an opportunity to recognize outstanding faculty members for their contributions to the university through excellence as teachers. Each of the university’s six colleges selects a member of its faculty to receive an award. One adjunct faculty member from among all colleges also is chosen.
ĢƵ Music Prep plans May 1 festival to celebrate 40 years of service
NACOGDOCHES, Texas – Plans are being finalized for the May 1 outdoor music festival hosted by the Music Preparatory Division of the Stephen F. Austin State University School of Music in celebration of Music Prep’s 40th anniversary.
ĢƵ graduate art students present ‘Collected’ exhibition
NACOGDOCHES, Texas – In recent years, people have become familiar with “pop up” events, including spontaneous shopping fairs, street dances, festivals and art exhibitions. Sometimes opportunities arise when least expected, and graduate art students at Stephen F. Austin State University embraced the opportunity to show their work after an unexpected cancellation at the Ed and Gwen Cole Art Center @The Old Opera House.
ĢƵ A Cappella Choir to present ‘Hope is the Tide That Rises’
NACOGDOCHES, Texas – The Stephen F. Austin State University School of Music will present the A Cappella Choir performing the program “Hope is the Tide That Rises” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 1. The concert may be accessed virtually at .
Under the baton of Dr. Michael Murphy, featured works are Franz Schubert’s Mass in G Major and the 2021 commission “Tides” by ĢƵ’s own Reginal Wright, who earned music degrees from ĢƵ in 1997 and 2007. The program also includes choral music by Joel Thompson, Lili Boulanger and Moses Hogan.