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SFA music alumna Sheriff wins top prize in prestigious competition
SFA music alumna and soprano Amanda Sheriff was awarded first prize in the 24th Lotte Lenya Competition in New York City. Sheriff earned a Bachelor of Music in Music Education in 2016 and Master of Music in Vocal Performance in … Continue reading
SFA partners with Nacogdoches Independent School District for paid internships
Stephen F. Austin State University’s James I. Perkins College of Education has partnered with the Nacogdoches Independent School District to staff up to eight paid internships during the 2022-23 academic year. The program, which launches this fall, will let students … Continue reading
SFA to host Deep East Texas Travel and Tourism Conference
Business owners, travel and tourism professionals, and local economic development leaders are invited to the Stephen F. Austin State University campus to attend the Deep East Texas Travel and Tourism Conference from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 24, … Continue reading
Corporations find workforce talent in SFA’s Rusche College of Business
Imagine graduating from college without pounding the pavement for a job immediately after receiving a diploma. Stephen F. Austin State University marketing senior Grant Lebkowsky of Flower Mound found himself in that position thanks to the career resources and corporate … Continue reading
SFA chemistry professor receives U.S. patent
Dr. Matibur Zamadar, Stephen F. Austin State University associate professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, has received a patent from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for his invention regarding therapeutic treatment of bacteria and cancers, and fluorescence … Continue reading
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


