Category Archives: SFA News
SFA’s OMA to emphasize perspective, perseverance during annual Black History Month celebration
Celebrations honoring Black History Month, held annually each February, may be especially poignant this year as Americans continue to process the racial unrest that escalated throughout 2020. Staff members in Stephen F. Austin State University’s Office of Multicultural Affairs hope … Continue reading
SFA School of Theatre to present ‘The Maids’
Rick Jones believes that working on plays like Jean Genet’s “The Maids” is “how you get better.” “Any actor or director who isn’t a little scared of this play isn’t paying sufficient attention,” the Stephen F. Austin State University professor … Continue reading
SFA Office of Multicultural Affairs to host first Brave Space of spring semester
Stephen F. Austin State University’s Office of Multicultural Affairs will discuss self-reflection, empowerment, community building and radical empathy during the first Brave Space Series of the spring semester. Solo El Pueblo Salva Al Pueblo (Only the People Save The People) … Continue reading
SFA Regents approve sidewalk expansion, tour new beef barn facility
Nacogdoches will become a more pedestrian-friendly community thanks to actions taken by members of the Stephen F. Austin State University Board of Regents during their quarterly meeting Tuesday. SFA will provide $13,282 to the Texas Department of Transportation in support … Continue reading
SFA regents approve faculty, staff appointments
An award-winning author and poet was approved to serve as interim dean of the College of Liberal and Applied Arts during a quarterly meeting of the Stephen F. Austin State University Board of Regents. Dr. Mark Sanders, associate dean and … Continue reading
SFA names chief marketing communications officer
Stephen F. Austin State University President Scott Gordon has named the individual who will fill the newly created role as the university’s first chief marketing communications officer. Graham Garner currently serves as chief officer for communications, marketing and external relations … Continue reading
SFA to livestream Repertory Dance Company performances
Stephen F. Austin State University’s dance program will livestream this semester’s Repertory Dance Company performances, featuring guest artists, three faculty pieces and the theme “Vitality,” at 7 p.m. Feb. 25 through 26 and 3 p.m. Feb. 27. “Our concert this … Continue reading
SFA’s Dr. Hans Williams elected president of the Texas Forestry Association
Dr. Hans Williams, dean of Stephen F. Austin State University’s Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture, was elected president of the Texas Forestry Association during the organization’s virtual meeting in October 2020. “Dr. Williams brings a unique set of … Continue reading
SFA collaborative pianist Petti, voice faculty to present ‘Sea Fever’
Dr. Ron Petti, collaborative pianist at Stephen F. Austin State University, and members of the School of Music voice faculty will present the program “Sea Fever,” which features works by composer John Ireland, in a virtual concert at 7:30 p.m. … Continue reading
SFA’s undergraduate special education program ranked among nation’s best
The Stephen F. Austin State University Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in special education has been listed among the country’s top 35 best bachelor’s degree programs in special education by College Rank. SFA is ranked No. … Continue reading


