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Volunteering with pride: SFA senior aids in lion conservation effort

A Stephen F. Austin State University student’s desire to make a difference in animal conservation took her more than 8,000 miles from her hometown of Jasper to the bush of Zimbabwe, giving her the chance to walk with lions. Krista … Continue reading

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SFA Charter School ranked No. 1 in Texas

The Stephen F. Austin State University Charter School has been ranked the best charter elementary school in Texas. Niche, an organization dedicated to helping users find the best colleges, schools, neighborhoods and companies using data and analysis, ranks schools and … Continue reading

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SFA students and faculty represent Department of Computer Science at national celebration of computer science pioneer

A group of students and faculty from Stephen F. Austin State University’s Department of Computer Science recently attended the 2018 Grace Hopper Celebration in Houston, the world’s largest annual gathering of women technologists. The event celebrates the late Grace Hopper, … Continue reading

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Tuba, euphonium recital to celebrate SFA’s 14th annual Octubafest

Stephen F. Austin State University music faculty members J.D. Salas and Daniel Chapa will present a tuba and euphonium recital with collaborative pianist Hyun Ji Oh in the opening event of the 14th annual SFA Octubafest celebration. The concert is … Continue reading

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SFA’s A Cappella Choir to present ‘Music of Our Time’

Stephen F. Austin State University’s A Cappella Choir will present “Music of Our Time” when the choral ensemble performs its first concert of the fall semester at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 19, in Cole Concert Hall on the SFA campus. … Continue reading

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‘Oklahoma!’ preview, fundraiser slated for Nov. 1

Reservations are still being accepted to attend the “Oklahoma!” preview and fundraiser presented by the Stephen F. Austin State University School of Theatre and SFA Culinary Café from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1, at the café on … Continue reading

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SFA Society of American Foresters student chapter wins national championship

For the first time in the chapter’s decades-long history, the Stephen F. Austin State University student chapter of the Society of American Foresters clinched the national title of Society of American Foresters Quiz Bowl Champions, defeating 32 collegiate teams from … Continue reading

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East Texas Restaurant Association to present scholarship funds to SFA

The East Texas Restaurant Association is donating $12,000 in scholarship funds to Stephen F. Austin State University students enrolled in the hospitality administration program. These funds will supplement two scholarships, which are annually awarded to SFA hospitality administration students. “We … Continue reading

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SFA dance major participates in Exchange Choreography Festival

Folding a piece of paper, Samantha Lindsey, a Stephen F. Austin State University junior, looks downward to avoid watching the two dancers in front of her as they interpret each action and bring her choreography to life. During the summer, … Continue reading

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SFA assistant professor helps launch nonprofit to serve girls in Kenya

On a recent trip to Arizona, Dr. Flora Farago, assistant professor in Stephen F. Austin State University’s human development and family studies program, officially began an organization that will help girls thousands of miles away in Kenya. Farago and her … Continue reading

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