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Stephen F. Austin State University has been recognized as one of the best in the country at helping its students financially. Student Loans Report, a site helping students make smart financial decisions and educating them about student loans, ranked Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ among its top 200 institutions in its Most Affordable Colleges for Incoming Freshmen with Financial Need Report.Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ recognized for helping students with financial assistance
Stephen F. Austin State University has been recognized as one of the best in the country at helping its students financially. Student Loans Report, a site helping students make smart financial decisions and educating them about student loans, ranked Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ among its top 200 institutions in its Most Affordable Colleges for Incoming Freshmen with Financial Need Report.Orchestra concert to premiere Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ graduate student's composition
NACOGDOCHES, Texas - The Orchestra of the Pines at Stephen F. Austin State University will present the program "With a Stroke of a Pen" at 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 6, in Cole Concert Hall on the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ campus.
The concert, which will feature the world premiere of "Fantasy: Beyond the Forest" by Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ music composition student Kyle Henkel of Argyle, includes a program of music in which each piece tells a story of suspect and mystery, according to Gene H. Moon, director of orchestras at Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ. Henkel is the winner of this year's composition competition in the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ School of Music.
Closing reception slated for Mora art exhibition
NACOGDOCHES, Texas - A closing reception for an exhibition of work by artist Juan de Dios Mora currently showing in The Cole Art Center @ The Old Opera House is planned for 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 9, with the artist in attendance.
The exhibition, which opened Jan. 26, features Mora's finely detailed block prints - some printed with a single color and others featuring multi colors. Mora is senior lecturer in the art department at the University of Texas at San Antonio.
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ's online master's degree in public administration ranked among top 30 best online values
NACOGDOCHES, Texas -The Stephen F. Austin State University Department of Government's online master's degree in public administration has been named among College Values Online's top 30 best values for 2016-17.
College Values Online is an aggregator that helps prospective students find a college that best suits their needs. Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ's master's in public administration received its top 30 ranking from College Values Online by comparing tuition rates to the degree's potential return of investment.
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Gardens invites princesses to annual tea party
NACOGDOCHES, Texas - Princesses from across East Texas are invited to don their best gown and sip tea with old and new friends during the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Gardens' annual Little Princess Tea Party slated for Saturday, March 25, in the Stephen F. Austin State University Ruby M. Mize Azalea Garden.
"The tea party introduces people to nature and gardening in a new and enjoyable way. People who might not normally spend time outdoors love coming to the Little Princess Tea Party," said Elyce Rodewald, tea party organizer and Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Gardens educational programs coordinator.
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ voice faculty Davis to present recital
Charlotte DavisNACOGDOCHES, Texas - The Stephen F. Austin State University College of Fine Arts and School of Music will present Charlotte Davis performing a faculty voice recital at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 9, in Cole Concert Hall on the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ campus.
Performing with Davis will be Dr. Ron Petti, pianist and director of accompanying for the School of Music.
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ's Choral Union, Women's Choir to perform 'Americana' program
NACOGDOCHES, Texas - The Stephen F. Austin State University College of Fine Arts and School of Music will present the Choral Union and Women's Choir in concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 7, in Cole Concert Hall on the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ campus.
The choirs will perform the program "Americana" highlighting works by American composers. An array of American styles, such as jazz, spirituals, Broadway and folk songs will be featured, according to Dr. Tod Fish, associate director of choral activities at Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ and the choirs' director.
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Rusche College of Business students place eighth nationally in training competition
Stephen F. Austin State University students studying sports business recently ranked eighth among more than 50 nationwide organizations and universities during the January competition of The Training Game powered by The Sales Huddle Group. Dr.Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ's Steen Library opens Emerging Technologies Lab with virtual reality experiences
During a class visit and lesson at Stephen F. Austin State University, Emily Schneider, senior advertising major from Dallas, creates a sculpture in 3-D using the new Oculus Rift stationary virtual reality experience in the Steen Library's Emerging Technologies Lab.'Intimate Apparel' examines struggles of women
Despite strides made throughout the decades to improve women's rights, gender bias continues to create barriers for many women who still must struggle with equal economic opportunities and gender-based violence. This ongoing struggle takes center stage when the Stephen F. Austin State University School of Theatre presents Lynn Nottage's award-winning play "Intimate Apparel" Tuesday through Saturday, Feb. 28 through March 4, in W.M.