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SFA students explore hospitality, sports business careers at men’s Final Four

When the NCAA selected Houston as the location for its 2023 men’s basketball Final Four, a request for volunteers was sent across Texas in January. Several Stephen F. Austin State University hospitality administration and sports business students answered the call … Continue reading

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SFA regents award forestry contract, promote Fenci to emeritus status

During a one-day special-called meeting, the Stephen F. Austin State University Board of Regents selected Kirksey Architecture to create a new forestry, agriculture and interdisciplinary facility and promoted Piero Fenci, professor of art, to professor emeritus. Regents awarded a contract … Continue reading

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SFA Board of Regents names interim president, accepts President Steve Westbrook’s retirement

The Stephen F. Austin State University Board of Regents today accepted the May 31 retirement of President Steve Westbrook and named Gina Oglesbee, vice president for finance and administration, as interim president beginning June 1. Oglesbee will serve as interim … Continue reading

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SFA Gardens to host summer plant sale

Stephen F. Austin State University’s SFA Gardens will host a houseplant and succulent summer sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 8 at the Pineywoods Native Plant Center greenhouse, located at 2900 Raguet St. The sale will feature succulents, … Continue reading

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SFASU Foundation announces 2023 Faculty Achievement Award recipients

The Stephen F. Austin State University Foundation announced its Faculty Achievement Award recipients for 2023. Dr. Deb Scott, professor in the School of Music, was presented the Faculty Achievement Award for research and creativity, and Dr. Jeremy Stovall, professor in … Continue reading

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Survey shows high career placement rate, positive trends for SFA graduates

Nearly 90% of Stephen F. Austin State University’s May 2022 graduating class reported positive career outcomes within six months of graduation, according to a class-specific survey conducted by the university’s Center for Career and Professional Development. The First Destination Survey … Continue reading

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Chris Cotton, SFA university archives and research coordinator, receives President’s Achievement Award

He collects, organizes, indexes and safeguards Stephen F. Austin State University’s history through its archival collections. He helps students, faculty, staff and community members conduct in-depth research on East Texas. He interviews alumni about their experiences at SFA. He speaks … Continue reading

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SFA chemistry student accepted into honor society

M. Grace Thornhill, Redwater senior chemistry major at Stephen F. Austin State University, has been selected to be inducted into the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Honor Society. The honor society recognizes students for their scholarly achievements, research … Continue reading

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SFA students compete in ‘Trailblazers’ American Advertising Federation event

American Advertising Federation student team members from Stephen F. Austin State University presented their “Trailblazers” collaborative marketing communications design campaign to client sponsor Indeed.com at the AAF District 10 competition held recently in Austin. SFA art, marketing and mass communications … Continue reading

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SFA students explore their personal brands at career conference

Corporations aren’t the only ones that need strong brands to stand out among the crowd. Individuals need them as well, according to speakers at the College to Career Conference sponsored by Stephen F. Austin State University’s Rusche College of Business. … Continue reading

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