SFA University
February 3, 2025 - Below is Stephen F. Austin State University’s calendar of events and key dates for February 3-17. Note: This calendar is not intended to be comprehensive; click the calendar links below for more events.
Wind Ensemble
7:30pm, February 4 in the Griffith Fine Arts Building, Turner Auditorium
Under the direction of Dr. Tamey Anglley, SFA director of bands, the Wind Ensemble will perform its winter tour concert featuring faculty members and students.
Basketball vs. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
2pm and 5pm, February 8 in Johnson Coliseum
The women’s team will play at 2pm, and the men’s team will play at 5pm.
Economics Reading Group
5:30pm, February 11 in the McGee Business Building, Room 303
Open to both the campus and Nacogdoches communities, the Economics Reading Group invites participants to read and discuss books about economics. Past literature has included “Freakonomics” by Steven D. Levitt and “Free to Choose” by Milton and Rose Friedman.
Career Fair: Construction Management and Interior Design
1pm to 4pm, February 12 in the Baker Pattillo Student Center, Twilight Ballroom
Employers in the construction management and interior design industries table at this career fair open to the SFA community.
SFA Gardens Theresa and Les Reeves Lecture Series
7pm, February 13 in the Brundrett Conservation Education Building
SFA Gardens’ February lecture series guest speaker will be Andrea DeLong-Amaya, director of horticulture at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, who will present “Beauty and the Bees: Understanding Pollinators and Designing Landscapes to Support Them.”
Repertory Dance Company Concert
7:30pm, February 13-15 in the Griffith Fine Arts Building, Turner Auditorium
The Repertory Dance Company will perform a diverse set of choreographic works created by dance faculty members and select guest artists whose research spans genres.
Tennis vs. Abilene Christian University
Noon, February 14 in the Schlief Tennis Complex
SFA Gardens: Birding in the Backyard
9am to 3pm, February 15 in the Brundrett Conservation Education Building
SFA Gardens will host the Great Backyard Bird Count in the Pineywoods Native Plant Center. Sponsored globally by Cornell Lab, Audubon and Birds Canada, the free come-and-go event offers indoor and outdoor activity stations for people of all ages to learn about birds and their functions.
Look ahead:
- Spring break - March 10-14
- Texas National Competition and Exhibition opening reception - April 11
University Calendar - click here.
Athletic Calendar - click here.
January 23, 2025 – Stephen F. Austin State University will recognize several prominent donors who have supported the institution during the 34th annual SFA Gala, slated for Saturday, January 25, in the Baker Pattillo Student Center Grand Ballroom. (https://www.sfasu.edu/giving/donor-recognition/sfa-gala)
Hosted by the SFASU Foundation, the annual black-tie event honors generous benefactors to the university; showcases the impact of their giving on the students, faculty, staff and programs; and reiterates the need for the university’s endowment.
The 2025 honorees, inducted into two of the university’s three tiers of giving, are Teresa Jill Adams of Knott, L.D. and Johnnie McWilliams of Timpson, Betty Oglesbee of San Augustine, and the Charles and Lois Marie Bright Foundation of Nacogdoches.
Citizens 1st Bank is the title sponsor for the event. Since 1920, Citizens 1st Bank has emphasized good customer services and conservative banking practices to support the banking needs of residents of East Texas.
Fredonia Society Inductees
Teresa Jill Adams
Teresa Jill Adams came to SFA from Knott as a passionate young artist in the spring of 1977. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in 1979, and during her time as a student, her original passion for illustration and painting evolved to encompass studies in lithography, silk screening and printmaking.
Adams obtained a master’s degree in elementary education with a specialization in reading and taught general education, reading and fine arts to elementary students for more than 30 years. Her love for art and art education has been expressed through her involvement in numerous school art programs, most notably in her establishment of the Teresa Jill Adams Foundation, which primarily supports art education and other charitable organizations. She has set an outstanding example for SFA students and alumni through her career achievements, her generosity, and her manifest dedication and loyalty to SFA.
On Jan. 30, 2023, the former SFA board of regents expressed its admiration, gratitude and high regard for Adams by naming the art gallery in the Griffith Fine Arts Building the Teresa Jill Adams Art Gallery.
L.D. and Johnnie McWilliams
L.D. and Johnnie both finished high school in Timpson then received their bachelor’s degrees from SFA in 1964 and 1965, respectively. They followed that with master’s degrees in 1966, L.D. in biology and Johnnie in education, and were married in August 1965.
As part of their continued investment at SFA, L.D. and Johnnie have endowed three scholarships over the years. Two were in the College of Sciences and Mathematics, and the third was in the James I. Perkins College of Education. They also are involved in the SFA Alumni Association and serve as alumni ambassadors.
After graduating from SFA, L.D. worked as an instructor at SFA and Blinn Community College, and Johnnie taught in Redland, Brenham, Wells and Nacogdoches. They then moved to Lake Jackson in 1969, where L.D. served as a professor and department chair for biology, as well as division director for science and mathematics at Brazosport Community College for more than 32 years. Johnnie eventually served as an assistant principal then principal at Bess Brannen Elementary for a total of 20 years.
From the time of their graduation from SFA, the McWilliams have invested in the education of students through their careers, giving and involvement. After retirement, they moved back home to East Texas in 2001, where they have enjoyed traveling the world visiting every continent. They can also be found at Lumberjack ballgames supporting their alma mater.
Betty Oglesbee
The Oglesbee family is thrilled to provide scholarships and resources for pre-health, culinary and history programs at SFA. Betty Oglesbee and her late husband, John H. Oglesbee Jr., have four sons, Dr. John Oglesbee III, Vance Oglesbee, Chris Oglesbee and Forrest Oglesbee.
Betty and John did not attend SFA, but they are long-time supporters of the university. Residing 35 miles away in San Augustine, Betty and John frequently visited the campus for historic presentations, research in special collections, fine arts events, athletic games and other gatherings. They both graduated from The University of Texas at Austin, as did their sons. While at UT, Betty was a scholar, graduating summa cum laude, and served as president of her 1955 graduating class.
Betty was involved in a variety of civic commitments over the years, including San Augustine County’s Historical Society, Chamber of Commerce, Garden Club, County Historical Commission, public library, Boy Scouts, Main Street Advisory Board and independent school district foundation.
Betty and the San Augustine County Historical Society have been actively involved in saving and promoting the development of the 1721 Mission Nuestra Senora de los Dolores de los Ais, supported by Sen. Robert Nichols and Rep. Trent Ashby. Betty was honored by Gov. Greg Abbott with the Governor’s Award for Historic Preservation in 2017.
An article in Texas Monthly stated that Betty is sometimes described as San Augustine’s “matriarch.” She is fondly known as “Mama Betty” by her family, which includes nine grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and many others. She is a life-long member of the San Augustine Methodist Church.
Stephen F. Austin Society Inductees
The Charles and Lois Marie Bright Foundation
The mission of the Charles and Lois Marie Bright Foundation is to provide assistance to duly-qualified public and private foundations and charities, as well as governmental organizations located primarily in Nacogdoches County. Assistance to these foundations and charities provides relief for the poor and disadvantaged; helps maintain and build public buildings, monuments and works; and supports the advancement of education, science and combating community deterioration.
Graduating from Nacogdoches High School in 1945, Charles was drafted into the army to serve as a military police officer during World War II and as a driver and typist for editor and author William F. Buckle Jr.
After the war, Bright flourished as an inventive entrepreneur who crafted an outboard motor and boat business and was instrumental in developing and patenting the famous Loco Lure for avid anglers.
Later, Charles and his brother, N.G., formed Bright Coop Company, which revolutionized the manufacturing of poultry transportation equipment. University of Colorado’s Dr. Temple Grandin, leading animal welfare advocate at the time and U.S. government-appointed auditor, approved the unique “Bright” cage unloading system as the predominant chicken coop system used in the United States. The Brights created a lasting legacy through their lifetime of hard work, kindness and integrity.
Over the years, the Charles and Lois Marie Bright Foundation has generously supported SFA through initiatives for capital improvements, as well as investments in academic programs and scholarships.
About Stephen F. Austin State University
Stephen F. Austin State University, the newest member of The University of Texas System, began a century ago as a teachers’ college in Texas’ oldest town, Nacogdoches. Today, it has grown into a regional institution comprising six colleges — business, education, fine arts, forestry and agriculture, liberal and applied arts, and sciences and mathematics. Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, SFA enrolls approximately 11,000 students while providing the academic breadth of a state university with the personalized attention of a private school. The main campus encompasses 421 acres that include 40 academic facilities, nine residence halls, and 68 acres of recreational trails that wind through its six gardens. The university offers more than 80 bachelor’s degrees, more than 40 master’s degrees and four doctoral degrees covering more than 120 areas of study. Learn more at sfasu.edu.
January 6, 2025 - Happy New Year! Below is Stephen F. Austin State University’s calendar of events and key dates for January 6 through 20.
Note: This calendar is not intended to be comprehensive; click the calendar links below for more events.
- Men’s basketball vs. Houston Christian University at 6:30pm on January 6 in the Johnson Coliseum.
- Women’s basketball vs. Southeastern Louisiana University at 6:30pm on January 9 in the Johnson Coliseum.
- SFA Gardens Theresa and Les Reeves Lecture Series at 7pm on January 9 in the Brundrett Conservation Education Building. SFA Gardens’ January lecture series guest speaker will be Monika Maeckle, the founder of the Texas Butterfly Ranch and the Monarch Butterfly Pollinator Festival, who will present “The Monarch Migration: Its Rise and Fall.”
- Spring 2025 classes begin January 15. Important dates, deadlines, frequently asked questions and course registration guides, among other resources, can be found on SFA’s spring 2025 guide.
- SFA Gardens Lunch Bunch is at Noon on January 15 in the Brundrett Conservation Education Building. Dr. David Creech, SFA Gardens director, will be the featured speaker during this monthly lunch social for garden-minded individuals.
- Campus closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 20. University offices will reopen January 21.
Look ahead:
- Scholarship application deadline - February 2
- Showcase Saturday - March 1
University Calendar - https://graphite.sfasu.edu/events/
Athletics Calendar - https://sfajacks.com/calendar
December 10, 2024 - Happy holiday season! Below is Stephen F. Austin State University’s calendar of events and key dates for December 9 through 23.
Note: This calendar is not intended to be comprehensive; click the calendar links below for more events.
- A Nutcracker Dream - SOLD OUT - 7pm December 10 in the Griffith Fine Arts Building, Turner Auditorium. Students in the Micky Elliott College of Fine Arts Music Preparatory Division will perform Pyotr Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker Op. 71” along with a selection of Christmas music. Gobel School of Dance students will serve as guest dancers during the performance.
- SFA Gardens Theresa and Les Reeves Lecture Series is at 7pm on December 12 in the Brundrett Conservation Education Building. SFA Gardens’ December lecture series guest speaker will be Dr. David Creech, SFA Gardens director, who will present “Plans, Plants and People Making a Difference at SFA Gardens.”
- Village Nac Open House is at 11am on December 13. Village Nac is located at 1188 County Road 823, Nacogdoches. Construction management students in the James I. Perkins College of Education’s School of Human Sciences will host a public open house featuring the tiny home they built this fall.
- Fall 2024 commencement at 2pm and 6pm December 13 and 14 in the Johnson Coliseum. SFA’s fall 2024 commencement will be split into four ceremonies. Schedule details, including the day and time each college will participate, can be viewed on the Office of the Registrar’s website.
- Men’s basketball vs. Texas Wesleyan University at 6:30pm December 20 in the Johnson Coliseum
- Campus closure for winter break December 23 to January 1. University offices will be closed for the winter break and will reopen January 2.
Look ahead:
Residence halls reopen - January 11
Spring classes begin - January 15
Campus closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day - January 20
University Calendar - https://graphite.sfasu.edu/events/
Athletics Calendar - https://sfajacks.com/calendar
Two Stephen F. Austin State University students in the James I. Perkins College of Education’s aviation sciences program were
awarded the Wings Over Houston Airshow scholarship for the 2024-25 academic year.
December 4, 2024 - Senior Johnna Edwards from Athens, Texas, and sophomore Sayer Swinford from Magnolia received the $1,000 scholarship intended to assist and reward students who have demonstrated academic potential, leadership and extracurricular involvement.
“Johnna is a leader among her peers and is always one of the first ones to step up to help the under classmates,” said Allen Wilson, SFA’s aviation program director. “Sayer is a natural born leader and promotes camaraderie and teamwork among his classmates. They’re both very deserving of this honor.”
For more information about SFA’s aviation sciences program, visit sfasu.edu/hms/academics/aviation.
November 26, 2024 - Stephen F. Austin State University is excited to introduce a new way to stay informed about the many events happening on campus!
University Marketing Communications is introducing a biweekly media advisory with a curated calendar to keep our news outlets and community members informed about the wide variety of campus events and key dates. This list will not be comprehensive, but we will include a link to the full University Calendar at the end of each announcement. For questions, email umc@sfasu.edu.
Below are SFA events and key dates for November 25 through December 8.
Campus closed for Thanksgiving break
November 28-29
Residence halls will close and classes will not be held beginning November 25. The university will remain open November 25-27, then all university offices will close November 28-29. Classes resume and offices will be open December 2.
Holiday on the Plaza
5:30 to 8 p.m. December 2 in the Plaza in front of the Austin Building
Faculty, staff, students and their families can enjoy delicious treats, participate in holiday-themed activities, and count down to the lighting of the SFA campus.
Earth Explorations: A Third-Grade Learning Excursion
Two sessions: 9am and 11:30am December 3 in the Brundrett Conservation Education Building
Hosted by SFA Gardens staff and volunteers, this program will focus on the Earth's surface and resources.
SFA Symphony Orchestra
7:30pm December 3 in the Griffith Fine Arts Building, Turner Auditorium
Celebrate the next generation of musical prodigies with the SFA Symphony Orchestra. The event will showcase the music of the 2024 Student Concerto Competition winner.
The Big Dip
All day December 6 in the Baker Pattillo Student Center, Grand Ballroom
One of SFA's most beloved traditions, students graduating in the December 2024 commencement ceremonies will be given their class ring and ceremoniously dunk their hand in purple-dye water.
Deck the Halls: Using Evergreens to Decorate for the Holidays
1pm to 4pm December 7 in the Brundrett Conservation Education Building
Hosted by SFA Gardens, participants will create elegant holiday decorations using materials from nature under the guidance of Dawn Stover, agronomist with the Natural Resource Conservation Service.
SFA Combined Choirs "Seasonal Celebration"
7:30pm December 7 in the Griffith Fine Arts Building, Turner Auditorium
The SFA choirs will present the popular annual holiday concert featuring beloved selections of Handel’s “Messiah” and many perennial holiday favorites.
Look ahead:
- Final exams - December 9-13
- Fall commencement - December 13-14
- Spring classes begin - January 15
- University Series: comedian Greg Warren - January 30
- SFA Jazz alumni concert - February 1
University Calendar - https://graphite.sfasu.edu/events/
Athletics Calendar - https://sfajacks.com/calendar
November 21, 2024 – Stephen F. Austin State University will be expanding its Purple Promise Guarantee Program, which covers the cost of tuition and mandatory fees for eligible students, to students whose families make up to $100,000 annually beginning fall 2025 following an announcement Wednesday from The University of Texas System.
This is the second major investment by the UT System in SFA’s long-running Purple Promise initiative. In September 2023, the program was bolstered by a $1 million annual investment from the UT System's Regents' Promise Plus endowment, increasing the household income threshold for eligibility from $30,000 to $80,000. This second investment sees that threshold increase even more, enabling more Lumberjacks to attend SFA tuition-free.
“To be in a position to make sure our students can attend a UT institution without accruing more debt is very important to all of us, and as long as we are here, we will continue our work to provide an affordable, accessible education to all who choose to attend a UT institution,” said Kevin P. Eltife, chairman of the system Board of Regents.
The Purple Promise Guarantee Program covers the remaining balance of flat-rate tuition and regular fees not addressed by other financial aid for qualifying first-time, full-time students.
Prior to SFA’s affiliation with the system, approximately 266 students were in the Purple Promise program in 2022. In the 2023-24 academic year, UT’s investment expanded that number by 86.8%, awarding funds to 673 students. Yesterday’s announcement of this most recent expansion is expected to significantly broaden access to higher education for families across Texas.
"By raising the income threshold, we're opening doors for more students to pursue their dreams of earning a college degree without the burden of excessive financial stress,” said SFA president Dr. Neal Weaver. “This program represents a transformative opportunity for students and their families to access higher education in East Texas, and we are incredibly grateful to the Board of Regents for their continued investment to make those opportunities possible.”
According to the UT System release, the average student debt at UT institutions not only has steadily declined over the past five years, but it is also 10% lower, on average, than across Texas public four-year universities. Moreover, the percentage of UT graduates with debt has declined from 53.6% in 2019 to 47.8% in 2023.
According to seekUT — a UT System free online tool for families that provides data on the earnings and educational outcomes of UT graduates — the numbers are even more impressive in critical workforce degree programs like nursing, computer science, accounting and biology, where fewer than 45% of UT graduates take on debt.
"The Purple Promise program offers peace of mind to families knowing that tuition and fees are covered,” said Courtney Burns, interim vice president of enrollment management. “It ensures students can focus on their education while parents can feel confident about managing the costs of higher education."
For more information about eligibility and application requirements, visit sfasu.edu/purplepromise.
About Stephen F. Austin State University
Stephen F. Austin State University, the newest member of The University of Texas System, began a century ago as a teachers’ college in Texas’ oldest town, Nacogdoches. Today, it has grown into a regional institution comprising six colleges — business, education, fine arts, forestry and agriculture, liberal and applied arts, and sciences and mathematics. Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, SFA enrolls approximately 11,000 students while providing the academic breadth of a state university with the personalized attention of a private school. The main campus encompasses 421 acres that include 40 academic facilities, nine residence halls, and 68 acres of recreational trails that wind through its six gardens. The university offers more than 80 bachelor’s degrees, more than 40 master’s degrees and four doctoral degrees covering more than 120 areas of study. Learn more at sfasu.edu.
November 19, 2024 - Stephen F. Austin State University students, including members of the university’s American Marketing Association student chapter and graphic design majors, made their mark during this year’s District 10 American Advertising Federation Student Conference in Houston, earning top honors for their creative strategies and teamwork. Competing alongside students from across the region, SFA’s talented representatives brought fresh ideas, built connections and gained real-world experience by crafting full-scale advertising campaigns in a high-stakes, industry-style challenge.
The client for the 2024 AAF-Houston competition was Rodney Jones, a personal injury lawyer in Houston, who provided a budget of $1 million for the student teams to create media plans and creative strategies spanning one year. AAF-Houston officials randomly assigned students with varying majors from different universities to teams of six or seven. Those teams worked from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. to prepare complete advertising campaigns for Jones on the first day of the conference.
“Each student who participated in this event just moved forward in their career development,” said Dr. Marlene Kahla, professor of management and marketing in SFA’s Rusche College of Business and faculty advisor for SFA’s AMA student chapter. “They entered the industry challenge, met new people and created a complete campaign within seven hours. Then, they selected people from their team to present their campaign to the industry judges. They are all winners.”
The graphic design students in the competition were mentored by Peter Andrew, professor of art, and Daniel Anguiano, associate professor of graphic design, in SFA’s Micky Elliott College of Fine Arts.
“This is a yearly event that our students look forward to so they can showcase their design skills, and it’s an opportunity to network with the professional community of Houston,” Anguiano said. “We are always grateful to the Friends of the Visual Arts that provides the grants for our students to attend events like this for their professional development.”
Annabeth Wilkerson, first-year marketing student from Diboll, and Liz Canales, senior general business major from Houston, received top honors on the first-place team. Tess Cohen, first-year entrepreneurship student from Spring, and Charles Maples, graphic design junior from Longview, earned second-place honors with their team. Bradley Cavanaugh, junior English major with a marketing minor from Moscow, Texas; KJ Ghast, graphic design junior from Nacogdoches; and Moises Ordaz, graphic design senior from Houston served on the third-place team.
Other members of SFA’s AMA student chapter participating in the AAF-Houston competition were Madden C. Bennett, junior from Austin; Jorge Cantu, junior from Houston; Katie Carcerano, junior from Orange; Amanda Flores, junior from Houston; Alexis Gallego, senior from Cleveland, Texas, and president of SFA’s AMA student chapter; Isabel Jedmears, junior from Little Elm; Edna Rodriquez Mendoza, senior from Dallas; Caroline Oteiza, senior from Houston and vice president of SFA’s AMA student chapter; Emily Ponce, junior from Nacogdoches; and Jennifer Rivas, senior from Lufkin.
Other graphic design students participating in the competition were Addie Clausen, senior from Lumberton; Scott Cordray, junior from Douglass; Jacob Crosby, sophomore from Kyle; Julio Espinoza, junior from Henderson; Juliana Frigo, junior from Abilene; Gideon Gyimah, graduate student from Ghana; Rebekah Glasgow, senior from Spring; Joycelyn King, junior from Crowley; Asher McAlister, junior from McKinney; Riley Troxel, senior from Katy; and Laney Wise, senior from Keller.
In addition to the competition, the conference offered résumé and portfolio reviews as well as a career fair to students.
“Several marketing professionals at the career fair said they met SFA students and were impressed by them,” Kahla said. “It’s so exciting when you can tell that your students got the big picture during the conference.”
For more information about SFA’s Department of Management and Marketing, visit sfasu.edu/mgtmkt. For more information about SFA’s School of Art, visit sfasu.edu/art.
November 14, 2024 – In a move aimed at easing the transition for transfer students and maximizing educational opportunities, Stephen F. Austin State University has increased its accepted transfer credit limit from 66 to 90 credit hours. This significant policy change provides incoming transfer students with greater flexibility in applying their previously earned credits, helping them to progress toward degree completion without the need to retake courses or sacrifice credits.
The decision to expand accepted transfer credit hours aligns with SFA’s commitment to supporting students at every stage of their educational journey, including those transferring from community colleges or other four-year institutions. This dedication is evidenced, as well, by SFA’s long-running transfer scholarships that automatically offer up to $2,000 to students based on GPA.
“By allowing students to transfer up to 90 credit hours, SFA is ensuring that more students can bring their hard-earned credits with them, creating a smoother and more efficient path to graduation,” said Courtney Burns, interim vice president for enrollment management. “This change reflects our commitment to providing every opportunity for students to succeed and make the most of their educational investment.”
The accepted credit hour increase will also allow SFA to create "3+1" pathway programs, where students complete three years at a designated community college then one year at SFA to receive a bachelor’s degree, explained Megan Kelley, SFA’s academic partnerships coordinator. These programs would offer students more direct, streamlined paths to specific degree programs, such as the Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences and human development.
The flexibility offered by this increased transfer credit limit makes the university an attractive option for students seeking to complete their degree without losing time or resources. Although credit transfer policies vary by institution, SFA’s decision to accept up to 90 credits is among the highest limits in Texas, allowing SFA to offer robust transfer options to a wide range of students.
Through this initiative, SFA continues to solidify its partnerships with community colleges across the state, creating new pathways and ensuring that transfer students are well-supported throughout their transition.
For more information about transferring to SFA, visit sfasu.edu/transfer.
November 13, 2024 - Stephen F. Austin State University’s speech pathology clinic, the Stanley Center for Speech and Language Disorders, is celebrating its sixth consecutive year as the recipient of a Parkinson Voice Project grant that enables the center to offer the SPEAK OUT! Therapy Program.
Developed by the PVP, the SPEAK OUT! program helps people with Parkinson’s and related neurological disorders regain and retain their speech and swallowing. This highly effective, evidence-based treatment combines education, individual and group speech therapy, daily home practice, and continuous follow-ups. Patients are empowered to “speak with intent,” transitioning speech from an automatic function to an intentional act. “Up to 90% of people with Parkinson’s are at risk of losing their ability to speak,” said Samantha Elandary, Parkinson Voice Project’s founder and chief executive officer. “In addition, swallowing complications account for 70% of the mortality rate in this patient population. Our vision at Parkinson Voice Project is to make quality speech therapy accessible to people with Parkinson’s worldwide.”
Housed within the James I. Perkins College of Education, the Stanley Center for Speech and Language Disorders is a teaching clinic on the SFA campus staffed by graduate students, under the supervision of a licensed speech-language pathologist, as part of their required clinical hours. “Our services benefit all involved: they provide real-world experience for students aspiring to become speech-language pathologists while helping clients enhance their vocal intent and awareness,” said Deena Petersen, director of the center. “Our students all receive SPEAK OUT! training from the Parkinson Voice Project grant and are able to provide the therapy to clients with Parkinson’s disease in our clinic.
“Additionally, for individuals with Parkinson's disease, this therapy can be transformative as it incorporates cognitive exercises to keep the mind engaged and active. Many clients experience improved swallowing ability through vocal exercises, as well." Following the individual SPEAK OUT! Therapy Program, participants can graduate onto a SPEAK OUT! group for continued group therapy. For more information about SFA’s Stanley Center for Speech and Language Disorders, visit gosfa.com/3uaRd6t or contact Petersen at petersend@sfasu.edu.
Pages
