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Dolphin Talk: SFA faculty member focuses research on cetacean communication
A new study led by Dr. Jason Bruck, Stephen F. Austin State University assistant professor of biology, is shedding light on how dolphins use taste and signature whistles to identify each other. The study offers two findings: 1. Dolphins can … Continue reading
Registration underway for Junior Jacks theatre day camp
Registration is underway for Junior Jacks Theatre Camp at Stephen F. Austin State University. The popular two-week School of Theatre camp is designed for children entering third through ninth grades. This year’s camp is scheduled for Monday through Friday, July … Continue reading
Dr. Brian Uriegas recognized for service as chair of SFA’s Faculty Senate
Dr. Brian Uriegas, assistant professor of human services and educational leadership at Stephen F. Austin State University, was recently presented with a plaque recognizing his dedication and service as Faculty Senate chair by SFA Interim President Dr. Steve Westbrook. “I … Continue reading
Dr. Dustin Knepp named dean of SFA’s College of Liberal and Applied Arts
Following a nationwide search, Stephen F. Austin State University has named Dr. Dustin Knepp dean of the College of Liberal and Applied Arts. With 17 years of experience working in higher education, Knepp comes to Nacogdoches from California State University, … Continue reading
SFA art students create large inflatable sculpture as project
3D design students in the School of Art at Stephen F. Austin State University created a large-scale inflatable as a group project. Using plastic and packing tape for the sculpture and a blower fan for inflation, the students also planned … Continue reading
SFA-authored report shows many economic benefits of the Texas Purchasing from People with Disabilities program
The Texas Purchasing from People with Disabilities program benefited the state’s economy in several multimillion-dollar ways during 2019 and 2020, according to a report compiled by faculty members in Stephen F. Austin State University’s Rusche College of Business. These included … Continue reading
SFA economics and finance students receive awards from local financial institutions
Stephen F. Austin State University economics and finance students received monetary awards and scholarships — many donated by Nacogdoches area financial institutions — during an April 20 ceremony. Award and scholarship recipients were chosen by faculty members from the SFA … Continue reading
SFA’s production of ‘Bootycandy’ earns national Artist Citizen Award
The School of Theatre at Stephen F. Austin State University has learned that its production of Robert O’Hara’s play “Bootycandy” has earned a 2022 Artist Citizen Award from the National Committee of Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival. KCACTF is … Continue reading
SFA regents approve campus wireless license renewal
Members of Stephen F. Austin State University’s Board of Regents met to approve a five-year Cisco wireless licensing renewal, among other actions, during a special called meeting Friday. The total five-year cost of the renewal will be $1,668,825. Approximately 75% … Continue reading
SFA Gardens’ May lecture to feature talk on perennials
Stephen F. Austin State University’s SFA Gardens will host the monthly Theresa and Les Reeves Lecture Series at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 12, in the Brundrett Conservation Education Building at the Pineywoods Native Plant Center, located at 2900 Raguet St. … Continue reading


