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SFA sports business students explore opportunities in Austin’s growing sports market

The Austin area has made a name for itself as a hub for up-and-coming sports stars. It also offers opportunities for those mastering the business side of sports, as students from Stephen F. Austin State University’s Rusche College of Business … Continue reading

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American Foundation for the Blind honors SFA’s Dr. Shannon Darst with award

A career’s worth of experience teaching the blind and visually impaired — and preparing other teachers to do the same — was recently recognized at a national level for Stephen F. Austin State University’s Dr. Shannon Darst, assistant professor of … Continue reading

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SFA’s SummerStage Festival to feature shows that appeal to children, families

As families across East Texas make plans for summer vacations and schedule events to keep the kids entertained in the coming months, putting the Stephen F. Austin State University School of Theatre’s SummerStage Festival on the calendar is a must. … Continue reading

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Restaurant mogul and SFA alumnus to address May graduates

Mike Karns ’86, Stephen F. Austin State University alumnus as well as founder and CEO of Dallas-based Local Favorite Restaurants and Karns Commercial Real Estate, will give the commencement addresses during the university’s four graduation ceremonies this weekend, one Friday, … Continue reading

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SFA’s James I. Perkins College of Education launches research center on identity

Stephen F. Austin State University’s James I. Perkins College of Education has launched a stand-alone, independently funded research center dedicated to the study of college students’ identities. Called the Center for Research Advancing Identities and Student Experiences, or RAISE, its … Continue reading

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Registration underway for SFA Art Academy; new session offered for older students

The School of Art at Stephen F. Austin State University is expanding its summer art camp to provide more opportunity for a larger demographic. The SFA Art Academy is now offered for older students as well as elementary age students, … Continue reading

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SFA’s Office of Multicultural Affairs recognizes 51 graduates of its Diversity and Inclusion Certification Program

Stephen F. Austin State University’s Office of Multicultural Affairs recognized 51 graduates of its Diversity and Inclusion Certification Program during a campus luncheon April 26. Held annually, the program strives to engage and expose SFA faculty and staff to critical … Continue reading

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SFA’s Dr. John Allen Hendricks, chair and professor of the Department of Mass Communication, earns second book award

Hendricks’ research interests intersect the broadcasting industry, social media and new media technologies, and political communication. He has authored and edited 12 books, including “The Radio Station: Broadcasting, Podcasting, and Streaming,” “The Palgrave Handbook of Global Radio,” “The 21st Century … Continue reading

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Dr. David Creech honored for international contributions to horticulture field

Dr. David Creech, Stephen F. Austin State University professor emeritus of agriculture and director of SFA Gardens, will receive the 2022 Outstanding International Horticulturist Award from the American Society for Horticultural Science, recognizing his decades-long contributions to international horticultural science, … Continue reading

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SFA Sylvans win fourth consecutive title at Louisiana Forest Festival

The Sylvans, Stephen F. Austin State University’s timbersports team, won its fourth consecutive collegiate title at the Louisiana Forest Festival’s timbersports competition held April 23 in Winnfield, Louisiana. “We scored 26 points overall, narrowly beating out tough competition from Louisiana … Continue reading

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