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Restaurant mogul and SFA alumnus to address May graduates
Mike Karns ’86, Stephen F. Austin State University alumnus as well as founder and CEO of Dallas-based Local Favorite Restaurants and Karns Commercial Real Estate, will give the commencement addresses during the university’s four graduation ceremonies this weekend, one Friday, … Continue reading
SFA’s James I. Perkins College of Education launches research center on identity
Stephen F. Austin State University’s James I. Perkins College of Education has launched a stand-alone, independently funded research center dedicated to the study of college students’ identities. Called the Center for Research Advancing Identities and Student Experiences, or RAISE, its … Continue reading
Registration underway for SFA Art Academy; new session offered for older students
The School of Art at Stephen F. Austin State University is expanding its summer art camp to provide more opportunity for a larger demographic. The SFA Art Academy is now offered for older students as well as elementary age students, … Continue reading
SFA’s Office of Multicultural Affairs recognizes 51 graduates of its Diversity and Inclusion Certification Program
Stephen F. Austin State University’s Office of Multicultural Affairs recognized 51 graduates of its Diversity and Inclusion Certification Program during a campus luncheon April 26. Held annually, the program strives to engage and expose SFA faculty and staff to critical … Continue reading
SFA’s Dr. John Allen Hendricks, chair and professor of the Department of Mass Communication, earns second book award
Hendricks’ research interests intersect the broadcasting industry, social media and new media technologies, and political communication. He has authored and edited 12 books, including “The Radio Station: Broadcasting, Podcasting, and Streaming,” “The Palgrave Handbook of Global Radio,” “The 21st Century … Continue reading
Dr. David Creech honored for international contributions to horticulture field
Dr. David Creech, Stephen F. Austin State University professor emeritus of agriculture and director of SFA Gardens, will receive the 2022 Outstanding International Horticulturist Award from the American Society for Horticultural Science, recognizing his decades-long contributions to international horticultural science, … Continue reading
SFA Sylvans win fourth consecutive title at Louisiana Forest Festival
The Sylvans, Stephen F. Austin State University’s timbersports team, won its fourth consecutive collegiate title at the Louisiana Forest Festival’s timbersports competition held April 23 in Winnfield, Louisiana. “We scored 26 points overall, narrowly beating out tough competition from Louisiana … Continue reading
Brahms’ Requiem featured in SFA choral masterwork concert
The combined choirs at Stephen F. Austin State University will present the spring choral masterwork concert, featuring Johannes Brahms’ Ein deutsches Requiem (A German Requiem), at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 30, at First Baptist Church, 411 North St. Admission is … Continue reading
SFA’s Contemporary Ensemble to present live-streamed concert
The Contemporary Ensemble at Stephen F. Austin State University will present a live-streamed concert at 6 p.m. Friday, April 29, available for viewing on the SFA School of Music YouTube channel. The Contemporary Ensemble is directed by James Adams, director … Continue reading
Wurtz named dean of SFA’s Micky Elliott College of Fine Arts
Stephen F. Austin State University has named Dr. Gary T. Wurtz dean of the Micky Elliott College of Fine Arts. With a 30-year history at SFA, Wurtz has served as interim dean of the ECFA since July 1, 2021 to … Continue reading