03-05-2025
Dr. Neal Weaver becomes 11th president of Stephen F. Austin University
NACOGDOCHES, Texas (KETK) — Stephen F. Austin State University celebrated their new President Dr. Neal Weaver at Thursday's Presidential Investiture Ceremony.
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'The Presidential Investiture Ceremony is a significant milestone in the history of our university, offering a distinguished occasion to formally recognize and celebrate the selection of Dr. Neal Weaver as our 11th president,' executive vice president of SFA Dr. Judy Abbott said.
Weaver was vested with his presidential powers during the ceremony, marking the formal start of his tenure as SFA's 11th president.
'This historic ceremony reflects our collective confidence in the vision of the University of Texas Board of Regents, the Chancellor and SFA's shared commitment to advancing the university's mission under Dr. Weaver's leadership,' Abbott said.
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Dr. Weaver managed new university strategic and campus master plans and also created the Lumberjack Transfer Alliance as a way to help rebuild relationships with East Texas community colleges. He has a doctorate in philosophy from the University of Oklahoma, a master of business administration from Southeastern Oklahoma State University and a bachelor's degree from Oklahoma Panhandle State University.
This week also saw Weaver attend several other events like SFA's Big Dip ring ceremony, a presidential bricklaying ceremony, the inaugural endowed faculty recognition ceremony and Waffles with The Weavers.
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