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Area middle and high school students spent the fall semester at Stephen F. Austin State University engaging in exploration of science, technology, engineering and math.

SFA students and faculty members worked with the students as they completed a series of STEM-related events and activities organized by the STEM Research and Learning Center.

“These outreach events provide public, private and home-schooled students the opportunity to come to campus, work with SFA faculty and staff, and experience hands-on activities not available on many school campuses,” said Adrienne Aul, STEM Research and Learning Center programs coordinator.

To learn more about iSTEM or other STEM Research and Learning Center events, visit stem.sfasu.edu, or call (936) 468-5814.

By Joanna Armstrong, marketing communications specialist at Stephen F. Austin State University.

The Stephen F. Austin State University Board of Regents accepted the resignation of Dr. Baker Pattillo during a meeting Friday. Pattillo informed the Board of Regents of his plans to retire from the position effective Jan. 1, 2019.

“Dr. Pattillo would like to rest and enjoy his family as he recovers,” said Brigettee Henderson, chair of the board of regents. “The board has accepted his retirement with gratitude for the 52 years of service he has provided to SFA.”

Dr. Steve Westbrook, who was named acting university president on Oct. 30, has been appointed interim president.

Pattillo served as SFA president from 2006 until October. He earned a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree from SFA and spent more than five decades working at the university beginning in 1966.