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SFA faculty members receive TAER awards for serving students with visual impairments

Dr. Shannon Darst, assistant professor, and Donna “DJ” Dean, clinical instructor, in Stephen F. Austin State University’s Department of Education Studies received two of the 12 awards presented by the Texas Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and … Continue reading

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SFA College of Business converting online degrees to eight-week format

All online degree programs in Stephen F. Austin State University’s Rusche College of Business will be converted to an eight-week format by spring 2021. The college has already started the process of moving classes to the new model, which will … Continue reading

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SFA social media ranked third in Texas for engagement

Among 338 universities researched, Stephen F. Austin State University ranked No. 32 nationally and No. 3 in Texas for social media engagement — a metric of growing importance in an increasingly virtually connected world. “I’m proud to see University Marketing … Continue reading

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Hurricane Laura causes class cancellations/closure

Based on forecasts that indicate Hurricane Laura will be a Category 3 storm at landfall and will impact our area with high winds and rain beginning late Wednesday night, the following operational changes are now in effect at Stephen F. … Continue reading

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Accounting student lands major scholarship, CPA on the way

One Stephen F. Austin State University student doesn’t have to worry about paying for the review courses and registration fees associated with the four-part Uniform CPA Examination she’ll take next year. Nicole Phifer, a graduate student in accountancy at the … Continue reading

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Megan Weatherly, SFA’s interim CTL director, receives President’s Award

Raised roaming the halls of Stephen F. Austin State University’s buildings, Megan Weatherly, interim director for SFA’s Center for Teaching and Learning, finds it particularly touching to have been named one of the 2020 President’s Award recipients. “There’s a large … Continue reading

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SFA professor of military science promoted to lieutenant colonel

In setting the example of “being the best,” Stephen F. Austin State University Professor of Military Science James Attaway recently was promoted from the rank of major to lieutenant colonel. “Being promoted to lieutenant colonel means a lot to me,” … Continue reading

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Lumberjack Marching Band directors fine tune plans to keep student musicians safe

As schools and universities carefully crafted their reopening plans amid the coronavirus pandemic, questions about health and safety for students and faculty were at the forefront. Right along with those were questions about sporting events and extracurricular activities. Although Stephen … Continue reading

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The Rusche College of Business introduces entrepreneurship major

The Stephen F. Austin State University Rusche College of Business is offering an entrepreneurship major beginning this semester. In response to high demand and the growing need to prepare students with versatile skills that are transferable across many industries, the … Continue reading

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Ringing of Griffith carillon to commemorate 19th Amendment passage

In celebration of the passage of the 19th Amendment, the bells of Griffith Fine Arts Building on the Stephen F. Austin State University campus will ring 19 times shortly after noon on Wednesday, Aug. 26, to commemorate the U.S. Constitution … Continue reading

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