Category Archives: All SFA
SFA researchers assist in multi-agency effort to return alligator snapping turtles to natural habitat
Twenty-one adult alligator snapping turtles were recently released back into East Texas waterways as part of a coordinated effort by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Stephen F. Austin State University, Sabine River Authority, Northeast … Continue reading
SFA, Fredonia Brewery partner to create new lager
Stephen F. Austin State University and Nacogdoches-based Fredonia Brewery have created a beverage named Purple Lights to celebrate the university’s tradition of displaying purple lights on campus when its athletic teams are victorious. “What an exciting day for Jack Nation … Continue reading
SFA Gardens to host Kiwifruit Field Day
Stephen F. Austin State University’s SFA Gardens will host its fifth Kiwifruit Field Day with presentations on the growing, research and marketing of kiwifruit. The event will run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 24 in the Brundrett Conservation … Continue reading
SFA agriculture faculty member featured on national television program
Stephen F. Austin State University’s Department of Agriculture reached a national audience when Dr. John Michael Mehaffey, associate professor of agriculture, appeared on RFD-TV Network’s “Texas Agriculture Matters.” The weekly television program, hosted by Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller, explores … Continue reading
Dr. Bob Szafran to offer SFA August commencement address
Dr. Bob Szafran, former department chair and professor in Stephen F. Austin State University’s Department of Anthropology, Geography and Sociology, will offer the commencement address during the university’s two graduation ceremonies, Saturday, Aug. 7. Szafran received a bachelor’s degree from … Continue reading
SFA Music Prep fall class registration underway
Registration is underway for fall classes in the Music Preparatory Division of the Stephen F. Austin State University School of Music, according to Alba Madrid, Music Prep director. The fall roster for youth includes private lessons in piano, violin, cello, … Continue reading
SFA Regents honor donors with business building namings
The Stephen F. Austin State University Board of Regents approved the naming of two areas in the McGee Business Building during the recent quarterly meeting. The Gerald and Candy Schlief Lobby on the first floor of the building was named … Continue reading
SFA human sciences alumnus receives Dallas design award
A Stephen F. Austin State University interior design alumnus recently received a prestigious award for her work within the Dallas design community. Sherine Sebastian and her team at Joanie Wyll and Associates Inc. received second place in the Design Ovation … Continue reading
SFA regents approve faculty, staff appointments
The Stephen F. Austin State University Board of Regents honored the former SFA provost with the title administrator emeritus at the group’s quarterly meeting. Dr. Steven Bullard, former provost and vice president of academic affairs, started at SFA in 2009 … Continue reading
Planned SFA monuments to honor historically black fraternities and sororities
Ten granite pillars to be installed on the Stephen F. Austin State University campus will pay homage to the National Pan-Hellenic Council and its “Divine Nine” historically black fraternities and sororities. The 10-foot monuments will be erected in two rows … Continue reading