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SFA appoints interim dean of students
Stephen F. Austin State University has named a longtime student affairs staff member to serve as interim dean of students. Dr. Hollie Gammel Smith, assistant dean of student affairs for programs, supervises student engagement programs, the Center for Career and … Continue reading
SFA Office of Multicultural Affairs to host MLK Day of Service
Despite the challenges of 2020, many community members have stepped up through various acts of service to help their family, friends and neighbors. In order to help better meet the needs of individuals near and far, Stephen F. Austin State … Continue reading
SFA offers new applied behavior analysis certification program
A new certification program in the Stephen F. Austin State University James I. Perkins College of Education will help prepare students to become board-certified behavior analysts who apply behavioral principles to solve social problems. “ABA-certified individuals provide services critical to … Continue reading
SFA’s school psychology program receives grant for ADHD research
The school psychology program at Stephen F. Austin State University has received a nearly $15,000 grant from the Texas Woman’s University Woodcock Institute to research why children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder lose focus specifically during searching activities like a … Continue reading
SFA health science students help university with COVID-19 contact tracing
Two graduating seniors in the health science program at Stephen F. Austin State University spent their fall internships helping university officials conduct contact tracing for COVID-19 cases reported on campus. Wendy Chavez of Houston and Frankcheskia Pyrtle of Conroe gained … Continue reading
SFA appoints interim VP for Student Affairs
Stephen F. Austin State University’s chief diversity officer has been appointed to serve as an interim vice president for the institution. Dr. Michara DeLaney-Fields will serve as interim vice president for student affairs beginning Dec. 19. DeLaney-Fields joined the SFA … Continue reading
SFA business grads launching their careers at Lockheed Martin
For top graduates from the Stephen F. Austin State University Rusche College of Business, the landing spot of Lufkin is increasingly becoming an option. And while the nightlife and the food scene might not compare to what a young professional … Continue reading
SFA University Police Department participates in Shop with a Cop
Event benefits area children Stephen F. Austin State University Police Department officers may not live at the North Pole or have long beards, but they are still able to help area children have a happy holiday season by participating in … Continue reading
SFA to host five graduation ceremonies during December
For the first time in almost one year, students at Stephen F. Austin State University will be honored for their academic achievements during commencement ceremonies in Johnson Coliseum. To make this possible in a safe manner, the university will host … Continue reading
SFA graduate student investigates effect of tree coverage on roof-harvested rainwater quality
Research conducted by Stephen F. Austin State University environmental science graduate student Kimberly Gamez is adding to a growing body of work with the goal of alleviating the ever-increasing demand on one of Texas’ most precious natural resources — water. … Continue reading


