Category Archives: SFA News
Standley to offer SFA commencement address
Long-time academic dean Dr. James O. Standley, who recently retired after more than three decades of service to Stephen F. Austin State University, will offer the commencement address during summer graduation ceremonies Saturday, Aug. 13. Standley most recently served as … Continue reading
SFA Gardens lecture series to feature NASA Research
The SFA Gardens at Stephen F. Austin State University will host the monthly Theresa and Les Reeves Lecture Series at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, in the Agriculture Building, Room 110, at 1924 Wilson Dr. Texas A&M University horticulturist and … Continue reading
SFA Friends of the Visual Arts elects officers
Members of the SFA Friends of the Visual Arts, a community organization devoted to supporting the Stephen F. Austin State University School of Art, have elected their officers for the 2011-2012 academic year. Michelle Smith will serve as this year’s … Continue reading
SFA to screen ‘It Might Get Loud’ at Cole Art Center
Stephen F. Austin State University School of Art and Friends of the Visual Arts will present a free, one-night screening of “It Might Get Loud” at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5, in The Cole Art Center @ The Old Opera … Continue reading
Scholarship applications available for SFA’s Music Preparatory Division
Scholarship applications are now being accepted for music instruction through the Stephen F. Austin State University Music Preparatory Division. The partial tuition scholarships are awarded on the basis of need and can be applied to private lessons or group instruction. … Continue reading
Peggy Fare watercolor show to open with reception
The public is invited to the opening reception for “Watercolor Portraits: Flora and Family,” an exhibition of works by local artist Peggy Fare, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 29, at The Cole Art Center @ The Old Opera … Continue reading
George Foreman donates collection to SFA research center
Former heavyweight champion boxer, iconic businessman and Houston pastor George Foreman has donated his personal papers, recorded sermons and other documents to the EastTexasResearchCenter at StephenF.AustinStateUniversity. Foreman, a native of Marshall, said he decided to make the gift to SFA … Continue reading
SFA Board of Regents approves faculty appointments, staff changes
The Stephen F. Austin State University Board of Regents approved new faculty and staff appointments, changes of status, promotions and retirements at its regular meeting Tuesday. Faculty appointments in the James I. Perkins College of Education include Jamie Cupit, instructor … Continue reading
Here’s what happened at the SFA Regents meeting
The Stephen F. Austin State University Board of Regents voted unanimously Tuesday to name the Early Childhood Research Center in honor of Dr. Janice Pattillo, who is retiring after 42 years of service to the university. The 120,000-square-foot facility opened … Continue reading
SFA musical theatre, theatre camps scheduled
Registrations are still open for three different theatre camps being offered through the Stephen F. Austin State University College of Fine Arts during the first two weeks of August. The Music Preparatory Division of the SFA School of Music will … Continue reading


