Category Archives: SFA News
SFA’s criminal justice program ranked No. 2 in the nation
Stephen F. Austin State University’s undergraduate criminal justice program was recently ranked No. 2 in the nation by UniversityHQ, an online independent educational organization. SFA’s program was one of only two Texas programs listed in the top 40, outranking the … Continue reading
SFA associate professor’s books help ELLs with math online and in the classroom
While many people consider math a subject that transcends languages, math students still need to solve word problems and justify their answers. Thus, their teachers need to develop language as well as teach math concepts. To help teachers do just … Continue reading
SFA’s Music Prep offering Kindermusik education for young children
The Music Preparatory Division in the School of Music at Stephen F. Austin State University is once again offering the popular Kindermusik classes for young children starting at birth through 3 years of age. Kindermusik is the world’s leading provider … Continue reading
SFA rodeo team receives valuable equipment donation from alumni and past coaches
The Stephen F. Austin State University rodeo team has gained a competitive advantage in the arena thanks to a spur board and mechanical bucking machine donated by a group of 31 SFA Rodeo Club alumni and past coaches. “We’re just … Continue reading
Nieberding to exhibit tintype photographs at Panola College, address British photo group
Dr. Bill Nieberding, associate professor in the School of Art at Stephen F. Austin State University, will share his knowledge of tintype photography both locally and abroad beginning Oct. 1 with an exhibition opening at Panola College and a research … Continue reading
SFA’s Fenci hopes to take unique artistic exchange with Mexico university to next level
As the 2019 fall semester approached, Stephen F. Austin State University art professor Piero Fenci knew it would be a very different yet interesting academic year for him. He had decided to take a sabbatical from teaching in anticipation of … Continue reading
SFA’s Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture hosts tree contest
Stephen F. Austin State University’s Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture will host its fifth annual NacogdoTREES competition, a free communitywide contest celebrating the natural beauty of Nacogdoches, from Oct. 9 through Nov. 20. “The goal of NacogdoTREES is … Continue reading
SFA School of Theatre to present ‘Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead’
When Cleo House Jr., director of the School of Theatre at Stephen F. Austin State University, began looking at scripts to include in this year’s Mainstage Series of plays, he wanted a storyline in which themes were “timely and would … Continue reading
SFA agriculture professor named Distinguished Young Educator
Dr. Candis Carraway, Stephen F. Austin State University assistant professor of agriculture, was named the 2020 Distinguished Young Educator by Non-land grant Agriculture and Renewable Resources Universities. This national award recognizes meritorious teaching at a NARRU institution and is awarded … Continue reading
SFA Percussion Ensemble to present virtual concert
The Percussion Ensemble at Stephen F. Austin State University will perform works by Nathan Daughtrey, David Friedman, Armand Russell and other noted composers in a virtual concert at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2. In its first concert of the fall … Continue reading


