Category Archives: SFA News
International Women’s Day teach-in scheduled for March 8
In celebration of International Women’s Day, Dr. Heather Olson Beal, associate professor in Stephen F. Austin State University’s Department of Secondary Education and Educational Leadership, is hosting the second teach-in from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. March 8 in the … Continue reading
SFA Observatory to host public viewing session
The Stephen F. Austin State University Observatory will host its next public viewing session 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, weather permitting, giving visitors the opportunity to see the night sky like they have never seen it before. Opening its doors … Continue reading
SFA’s Office of Multicultural Affairs to host second annual Women’s Empowerment Summit
Stephen F. Austin State University’s Office of Multicultural Affairs will host its second annual Women’s Empowerment Summit from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 2 in the Baker Pattillo Student Center Twilight Ballroom. The summit will focus on empowering women … Continue reading
SFA’s School of Human Sciences launches online bachelor’s degree program
Stephen F. Austin State University’s School of Human Sciences has launched a new degree program that allows students to earn a four-year degree completely online. The program, which became available to SFA students in fall 2017, offers an entirely online … Continue reading
Association for Business Communication-Southwestern U.S. names SFA lecturer Outstanding Business Educator
The Association for Business Communication-Southwestern U.S. has posthumously awarded Judi Biss, former Stephen F. Austin State University lecturer in the Rusche College of Business, the 2018 Outstanding Business Educator Award. Biss began teaching at SFA in 1999 and continued serving … Continue reading
SFA School of Theatre to present ‘(Biedermann and) The Firebugs’
There’s a line in the show: ” … the best camouflage of all, in my opinion, is the plain and simple truth. Because nobody ever believes it.” Dr. Richard Jones had long forgotten that line in Max Frisch’s play “(Biedermann … Continue reading
School of Human Sciences at SFA participates in annual ‘Chairished’ Blessings fundraiser
More than 100 Stephen F. Austin State University students enrolled in the School of Human Sciences applied their skills during the annual “Chairished” Blessings fundraiser, which was held Feb. 2 at the Nacogdoches Exposition and Civic Center. Interior design, merchandising … Continue reading
SFA education students to present research at national conference
Stephen F. Austin State University education seniors Ben Dickey of Austin and Melissa Caruso of Mineola, along with Emily Fulmer of Dallas, (not pictured), will present their research, “How Can Pre-Service Teachers Engage English-Language Learners in Production Struggle?” at the … Continue reading
SFA School of Theatre hosts UIL One-Act Play Festival
The Stephen F. Austin State University School of Theatre hosts the 2018 UIL One-Act Play Festival Thursday and Friday, Feb. 8 and 9, in Griffith Fine Arts Building on the SFA campus. Ten East Texas area schools are participating in … Continue reading
Students learn from SFA alumni during Media Day
Stephen F. Austin State University alumni, front left, Jason Anderson, vice chair for the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences in Dallas; Bill Lowry, senior producer for Texas Instruments and Powerhouse Films in Dallas; and Kevin Manuel, remote tech … Continue reading


