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NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– Stephen F. Austin State University announced a generous donation from distinguished alumna Priscilla “Prissy” Abshier Sliva in support of the School of Theatre and Dance. A proud member of Ģ����Ƶ’s Class of 1959, Sliva made the generous commitment to enhance programmatic efforts and honor and commemorate the legacy of her uncle, Denard Haden, one of the university’s most influential figures in the arts.

Stephen F. Austin State University has added Tyler Junior College to its recently launched Lumberjack Transfer Alliance, a partnership with community colleges in East Texas that features guaranteed admission, scholarships and enhanced services to students.

During Ģ����Ƶ Day at TJC April 17, the two institutions announced they are working together to increase the economic power of East Texas by raising the number of East Texans with college degrees through a seamless transition from junior college to four-year university.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– The 2025 NCAA men’s basketball Final Four earlier this month in San Antonio’s Alamodome served up a few nail-biting games. It also served as a backdrop for learning for 10 Stephen F. Austin State University sports business and media and communication students who volunteered for the Final Four University Student Program.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– From generating life in animated characters to tracking fungal species in Nacogdoches County, the research of seven students from Stephen F. Austin State University and Tyler Junior College earned top scholar awards at Ģ����Ƶ’s Undergraduate Research Conference April 15.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– Getting into medical school contains financial and educational barriers that can limit participation of highly qualified students. Meghan Jennings, senior chemistry major and pre-health student at Stephen F. Austin State University, will be attending Baylor College of Medicine starting this summer. Jennings attributes this success to the many opportunities and hands-on support she’s received both in her studies and through the Joint Admissions Medical Program as a JAMP scholar.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– We all feel it – that looming weight on the calendar. The tax deadline is upon us. But thanks to the national Tax-Aide program, local residents received invaluable help completing their taxes on time with the assistance of students in Stephen F. Austin State University’s Ģ����Ƶ.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– Stephen F. Austin State University announces the appointment of Dr. Jordan M. Barkley as the institution’s new provost and executive vice president for the Division of Academic Affairs. Barkley will be charged with guiding Ģ����Ƶ’s academic programs, faculty development and fiscal responsibilities.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– Learning a new language opens a world of possibilities. Kate Courmier is about to take advantage of them.

A Mauriceville native and senior anthropology major in Stephen F. Austin State University’s Department of Anthropology, Geography and Sociology, Courmier recently was awarded the Critical Language Scholarship Spark award, which funds the cost of intensive language training.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– Food insecurity is more than a statistic — it’s an issue facing many people across the nation and some of our most vulnerable groups won’t escape its impact.

According to Feeding Texas, a statewide network of food banks, 29% of students at four-year universities experience hunger. To counter this trend, Stephen F. Austin State University students stepped up to support their community.