Category Archives: SFA News
SFA alumnae coach business students on interviewing skills
Four Stephen F. Austin State University alumnae returned to campus Sept. 14 to help Nelson Rusche College of Business students prepare for job interviews during “Rusche Ready: Interview Day.” Hosted by the Schlief School of Accountancy and the Department of … Continue reading
SFA community members help form coalition to address food insecurities
Stephen F. Austin State University community members joined Nacogdoches County leaders to launch Hunger Free Nacogdoches Sin Hambre, a coalition focused on organizing feeding resources within the county to meaningfully address food insecurity for those who are at risk. Food … Continue reading
SFA to screen ‘The Neches River: Wild Heart of East Texas’ documentary
The acclaimed PBS documentary “The Neches River: Wild Heart of East Texas” will be featured in a public screening from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 29 at Turner Auditorium in the Griffith Fine Arts Building, 2222 N. Alumni Drive, on … Continue reading
SFA students explore businesses, historical sites and nature reserves in Latvia
Ten Stephen F. Austin State University students capped off their summer I term “Discovering Business” course in the Nelson Rusche College of Business with a trip to Latvia from July 22 to Aug. 2. The study abroad course, now in … Continue reading
SFA Gardens lecture to feature J. Berry Nursery research and development coordinator
SFA Gardens’ monthly Theresa and Les Reeves Lecture Series will feature a presentation by Brooke McGown, research and development coordinator at J. Berry Nursery, at 7 p.m. Sept. 10 in the Brundrett Conservation Education Building at the Pineywoods Native Plant … Continue reading
SFA social work graduate student selected for international symposium
Kara Eaton, a master’s degree student in Stephen F. Austin State University’s School of Social Work, was one of three students in the country selected to participate in the 14th University Scholars Leadership Symposium at the United Nations Conference Centre … Continue reading
SFA announces 2026-27 Children’s Performing Arts Series lineup
Students from area schools and families from the community are invited to the 2026-27 Children’s Performing Arts Series hosted by Stephen F. Austin State University’s Micky Elliott College of Fine Arts. Performances for each of the four touring productions will … Continue reading
SFA social work students study abroad in Panama
Eleven students from Stephen F. Austin State University’s School of Social Work participated in an immersive faculty-led study abroad trip to Panama May 16-23. Led by Drs. Jose Carbajal, associate professor of social work and Master of Social Work program … Continue reading
SFA’s Dr. Lauren Burrow awarded Montgomery Professorship for Humane Education
Dr. Lauren Burrow, professor of education studies at Stephen F. Austin State University, was awarded the 2026-28 Montgomery Professorship for Humane Education in the James I. Perkins College of Education, Humanities, and Social Sciences. “This professorship exists to ensure humane … Continue reading
SFA employees, students and retired faculty create 3D replica of moon rock
Stephen F. Austin State University faculty, staff and student assistants, along with Peter Andrew, retired professor of art, recently visited the Naranjo Museum of Natural History in Lufkin to begin the process of creating a 3D replica of a moon … Continue reading


