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SFA expands accepted transfer credit hours to enhance student success

In a move aimed at easing the transition for transfer students and maximizing educational opportunities, Stephen F. Austin State University has increased its accepted transfer credit limit from 66 to 90 credit hours. This significant policy change provides incoming transfer … Continue reading

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SFA School of Music bands host ‘Kaleidoscope’ concert

The bands in Stephen F. Austin State University’s School of Music will present their fifth annual “Kaleidoscope” concert at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 21 in the Griffith Fine Arts Building’s Turner Auditorium. The program will feature all three concert bands along … Continue reading

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SFA speech pathology clinic celebrates sixth year offering Parkinson Voice Project’s SPEAK OUT! Therapy Program

Stephen F. Austin State University’s speech pathology clinic, the Stanley Center for Speech and Language Disorders, is celebrating its sixth consecutive year as the recipient of a Parkinson Voice Project grant that enables the center to offer the SPEAK OUT! … Continue reading

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SFA students explore banking, financial planning careers

Stephen F. Austin State University students in the Rusche College of Business learned from Texas banking, bank regulation and financial planning experts that their industry is far more about people than money at a career exploration day Nov. 6. Sponsored … Continue reading

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SFA aviation sciences students make strong debut at national flying competition

Thirteen aviation students from Stephen F. Austin State University competed at the National Intercollegiate Flying Association’s SAFECON 2024 competition, held in Waco. This prestigious event included ground and flying challenges against top collegiate flight programs from across the nation. “We … Continue reading

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SFA hosts nearly 700 elementary students for Wild About Science program

Multiple departments at Stephen F. Austin State University collaborated with the Texas Forestry Association to host the annual Wild About Science event Oct. 18 and 25 for fourth and fifth grade students from regional schools. Faculty and staff from the … Continue reading

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SFA mourns the passing of Dr. William R. Johnson, fourth university president

Stephen F. Austin State University is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Dr. William R. Johnson, the university’s fourth president, who passed away Wednesday, Oct. 23. Johnson’s leadership, vision and dedication shaped SFA’s trajectory during his 14 years as … Continue reading

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Stephen F. Austin State University faculty awarded $1 Million TxDOT grant for conservation research

Drs. Jessica Glasscock and Cord Eversole, assistant professors of forest wildlife management at Stephen F. Austin State University, have been awarded a grant of over $1 million from the Texas Department of Transportation. This funding will support their research project … Continue reading

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SFA Gardens lecture to feature gardens of England

Stephen F. Austin State University’s SFA Gardens will host the monthly Theresa and Les Reeves Lecture Series at 7 p.m. Nov. 14 in the Brundrett Conservation Education Building. Retired University of Arkansas extension specialist, Dr. Jim Robbins will present “Eleven … Continue reading

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Student vote names new SFA dining hall slated for 2025 opening

In a campus-wide vote, Stephen F. Austin State University students have selected Pineywoods Dining as the official name for the new dining facility currently under construction at the corner of Wilson Drive and East College Street, which is set to … Continue reading

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