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University Series to host ‘Dragons and Mythical Beasts’

Stephen F. Austin State University’s Micky Elliott College of Fine Arts will present “Dragons and Mythical Beasts” as part of its University Series at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, in the Griffith Fine Arts Building’s Turner Auditorium. This captivating interactive … Continue reading

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Interdisciplinary campus partnership creates new wellness workshop series for SFA students

Stephen F. Austin State University’s Counseling Services has partnered with the Todd Agricultural Research Center’s Equine Center to introduce equine-assisted psychotherapy, a unique mental wellness initiative for students. This collaboration combines the expertise of licensed mental health professionals with the … Continue reading

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SFA chosen as one of 13 state institutions to expand secondary computer science education

Stephen F. Austin State University’s JacksTeach program has been selected as one of 13 in the state to participate in the Texas Computer Science Pipeline initiative, a program designed to increase the number of teachers certified to teach secondary computer … Continue reading

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UT System approves design, budget for new SFA forestry and agriculture buildings

The University of Texas System Board of Regents approved today an additional $5 million be added to the nearly $80 million previously allotted to Stephen F. Austin State University for the construction of new state-of-the-art forestry and agriculture buildings on … Continue reading

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SFA hosts regional dietetics seminar connecting experts and students

More than 80 registered dietitians, nutrition professionals and students from across East Texas gathered at Stephen F. Austin State University for the East Region Winter Seminar, offered by the Texas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The event provided an opportunity … Continue reading

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SFA graphic design student receives Lyle Metzdorf Scholarship

Laney Wise, senior graphic design student in Stephen F. Austin State University’s School of Art, received the 2024 Advertising Education Foundation of Houston’s Lyle Metzdorf Scholarship during an awards luncheon at the Junior League of Houston. Along with the $5,000 … Continue reading

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SFA graduate students work to increase outreach of local health nonprofit

Stephen F. Austin State University graduate students in the Rusche College of Business spent the fall 2024 semester working with representatives from East Texas Community Health Services Inc. to create a strategic marketing plan for the private nonprofit so it … Continue reading

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New report shows SFA’s impact on Nacogdoches economy

Stephen F. Austin State University accounts for more than $348 million of local economic activity and supports 4,819 local jobs, or 18% of total local employment, according to a 2025 economic report produced by the Center for Business and Economic … Continue reading

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SFA launches alliance with community colleges to streamline transfer process

Stephen F. Austin State University has launched the Lumberjack Transfer Alliance, a partnership with community colleges in East Texas that features guaranteed admission, scholarships and enhanced services to students. Angelina College signed on to become SFA’s first alliance partner recently … Continue reading

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SFA mathematics alumna receives nation’s highest award for STEM education

Voke (Gbemre) Ogueh, who graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University in 2006 with a master’s degree in mathematics, has earned the President’s Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. The White House and former President Joe Biden’s administration … Continue reading

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