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Best College Reviews ranks ĢƵ’s Bachelor of Business Administration in economics among best 50 in nation


NACOGDOCHES, Texas — Stephen F. Austin State University ranks as one of the top 50 universities in the nation for its Bachelor of Business Administration in economics, according to Best College Reviews.

An organization dedicated to helping students discover the best college for them, Best College Reviews utilizes college rankings, reviews, blogs and informational graphics to educate potential students.

Madrid to teach violin, viola in ĢƵ’s Music Preparatory Division


NACOGDOCHES, Texas – The Music Preparatory Division of the School of Music at Stephen F. Austin State University has announced the addition of Alba Madrid to its staff of exceptionally talented music educators.

Madrid will teach violin and viola lessons at the Music Prep House, located at 3028 Raguet St. With a bachelor’s degree in music and computer science and a master’s degree in music from the University of Southern Mississippi, Madrid has extensive experience as a teacher and orchestra director, according to Pat Barnett, director of the Music Prep Division.

Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center names ĢƵ ‘College of the Year’


NACOGDOCHES, Texas — The Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center named Stephen F. Austin State University “College of the Year” in recognition of the university’s role in increasing blood donations. The award was presented at the center’s recent Celebration of Life ceremony in Houston.

Colleges and universities within the blood center’s 26 partner counties were considered for the “College of the Year” title.

Faculty recital to feature selections from LaGraff CD


NACOGDOCHES, Texas – The Stephen F. Austin State University School of Music will present a faculty recital featuring Scott LaGraff, baritone, and Hyun Ji Oh, pianist, at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 23, in Cole Concert Hall on the ĢƵ campus.

LaGraff will perform works by some of his favorite composers along with selections from his latest CD, "Incline Thine Ear and Other Sacred Songs." Kimberly LaGraff, mezzo soprano, will join her husband for selected duets.

School of Theatre to present student-directed 'Haiku'


The Stephen F. Austin State University School of Theatre will present the one-act play "Haiku" at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 23, and at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 24, in the Downstage Theatre on the ĢƵ campus.

Written by Katherine Snodgrass, "Haiku" will be directed by Houston senior theatre major Tevia Loeser. The play is about a mother's love, one sister's struggle with doing what is right and another sister who may be gifted a artist with an impaired mind. "Haiku" won the Heideman Award at Actors Theatre of Louisville.

ĢƵ Gardens to host Earth Day celebration and plant sale


Stephen F. Austin State University's ĢƵ Gardens will host its annual Garden Gala Day Plant Sale and ĢƵ Earth Day Celebration from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 7, at the Pineywoods Native Plant Center, 2900 Raguet St., in historic Nacogdoches.

ĢƵ nursing students to hold event benefiting area hospices


NACOGDOCHES, Texas — The Stephen F. Austin State University ĢƵ of Nursing will hold a bingo night benefiting area hospices 6 p.m. Tuesday at the ĢƵ of Nursing Complex.

Hosted by fourth semester nursing students, the event gives people “the opportunity to give back to our community and support our elderly and student populations in Nacogdoches,” said Megan Miller, senior nursing student from Fort Worth.

ĢƵ Gardens to host Little Princess Tea Party


NACOGDOCHES, Texas — ĢƵ Gardens will host its annual Little Princess Tea Party at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, March 24, in the Ruby M. Mize Azalea Garden. Join charming butterfly fairies for a delightful party with treats, fairy gardens, magic and merriment among the enchanting pines and azaleas.

ĢƵ professor wins 2018 Texas City Management Association Award


NACOGDOCHES, Texas — Dr. Richard Herzog, Stephen F. Austin State University Texas Certified Public Manager Program Director, Master of Public Administration Program faculty, and professor of political science and public administration, recently received the 2018 Terrell Blodgett Academician of the Year Award from the Texas City Management Association.

According to the TCMA website, “The award is presented to an academician who has made a significant contribution to the formal education of students pursuing careers in local government.”

ATCOFA to host lecture by renowned hydrologist


NACOGDOCHES, Texas — Stephen F. Austin State University’s Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture will host a public lecture beginning at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 20, in Forestry Building, Room 117, located at 419 East College St.

Dr. George G. Ice, retired hydrologist with the National Council for Air and Stream Improvement, will present “Three Lessons about Managing Forests to Protect Water Quality: The Alsea Watershed Study Revisited.”

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