Category Archives: All SFA
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
SFA names new assistant vice president, dean of students
Stephen F. Austin State University has named a new assistant vice president for student affairs to serve as dean of students. Andrew J. Dies recently served as dean of students at Northern Arizona University, where he was chief student conduct … Continue reading
SFA Gardens to host Lunch Bunch
Stephen F. Austin State University’s SFA Gardens will host its monthly Lunch Bunch event from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 18, at the Brundrett Conservation Education Building, 2900 Raguet St., in historic Nacogdoches. Participants should bring their own lunch … Continue reading
From camper to director, Kirchman comes full circle with Junior Jacks theatre camp
Caitlyn Kirchman was a shy second grader when she first came to Junior Jacks theatre camp on the Stephen F. Austin State University campus. It was there that she discovered a love for theatre and performing that helped her overcome … Continue reading


