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Graduate students teach in central Mexico during study abroad trip

From local flavors to international classroom experiences, six graduate students in Stephen F. Austin State University’s Department of Education Studies traveled to San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, for a summer study abroad program, immersing themselves in Mexican culture while teaching … Continue reading

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SFA sets new fall semester record for undergraduate applications 

For the first time in its history, Stephen F. Austin State University has received over 20,000 undergraduate applications for a fall semester, marking a 17% increase over fall 2024 applications and a 67% rise since 2019. The surge follows The … Continue reading

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Local educators, alumni share expertise at SFA Lifelong Learning Conference

While classrooms are empty, the students play in the summer sun and teachers take their well-deserved break, Stephen F. Austin State University offered educators the opportunity to reinvigorate their teaching strategies by sharing expertise at the second annual Lifelong Learning … Continue reading

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SFA adds orientation session to meet surge in enrollment

The excitement is building at Stephen F. Austin State University, where extraordinary momentum in student enrollment has prompted the addition of a first-year student AXEcepted Day orientation session July 31. With more incoming Lumberjacks confirming their plans to attend SFA, … Continue reading

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SFA Gardens to receive grant for trail remodel

Stephen F. Austin State University will receive a 2025 Recreational Trail Program grant from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department following an environmental review and grant agreement. Dr. David Creech, SFA Gardens director, and Dr. David Kulhavy, professor in the … Continue reading

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SFA’s East Texas Research Center, The Sons of the Republic of Texas partner to preserve the area’s role in Texas Revolution

Stephen F. Austin State University’s East Texas Research Center recently received a $3,000 donation from The Sons of the Republic of Texas as part of the group’s efforts to commemorate the role played by the Department of Nacogdoches in the … Continue reading

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SFA faculty member earns 2025 Inspirational Geoscience Educator Award

The American Association of Petroleum Geologists, a nonprofit foundation supporting educational and scientific activities in the field of geology, has named Dr. Julie Bloxson, associate professor of earth sciences and geologic resources at Stephen F. Austin State University, as its … Continue reading

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SFA’s JacksTeach program launches fellowship to support STEM educators

In recognition of exceptional public school science teachers, Stephen F. Austin State University’s JacksTeach program has launched the JacksTeach Science Teacher Fellowship to support their continued professional growth. Inaugural fellow Jessica Mayes is an accomplished middle school science teacher at … Continue reading

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SFA business students earn honors at national FBLA competition

Two students in Stephen F. Austin State University’s Nelson Rusche College of Business earned top honors at the collegiate Future Business Leaders of America National Leadership Conference, which hosted an estimated 1,100 FBLA members last month in Dallas. Jessica Frasier, … Continue reading

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Nacogdoches native turned French chef to teach cooking workshops at SFA

In Nacogdoches, locals and visitors can find award-winning barbecue, unforgettable tacos and chicken-fried steak the size of your head. However, for a limited time, Stephen F. Austin State University will offer the opportunity to cook and enjoy French cuisine, as … Continue reading

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