Category Archives: SFA News
SFA pianist Nixon to perform in Friends of Music Concert Series opener
The Friends of Music Concert Series at Stephen F. Austin State University opens its 2019-20 season with a faculty piano recital presented by Dr. Thomas Nixon, staff accompanist in the SFA School of Music, at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, … Continue reading
Gordon confirmed as SFA president
The Stephen F. Austin State University Board of Regents unanimously confirmed Dr. Scott Gordon as the ninth president of the university during a specially called meeting today. A native of Malone, New York, Gordon was a first-generation college student and … Continue reading
Barnett retires; Nabb joins Music Preparatory Division as director
The Music Preparatory Division of the Stephen F. Austin State University School of Music has provided a strong foundation in music education for generations of young East Texas musicians. That tradition will continue as a “changing-of-the-guard” takes place at the … Continue reading
SFA University Series opens with The Second City comedy show
Fans of comedy geniuses John Belushi, Bill Murray and Steve Carell or Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert and Amy Poehler will not want to miss a Nacogdoches performance of the newest improv stars of The Second City, Chicago’s renowned comedy club. … Continue reading
SFA College of Sciences and Mathematics to host intellectual property workshop
Those interested in learning more about intellectual property can engage with intellectual property attorneys and representatives from the United States Patent and Trademark Office at a workshop hosted by Stephen F. Austin State University’s College of Sciences and Mathematics from … Continue reading
Dr. Karen Embry-Jenlink to offer SFA summer commencement address
Dr. Karen Embry-Jenlink, Stephen F. Austin State University professor emerita of secondary education and educational leadership in the James I. Perkins College of Education, will offer the commencement address during the university’s graduation ceremonies Saturday. Receiving her doctoral degree in … Continue reading
SFA planetarium announces Saturday show schedule
The planetarium in Stephen F. Austin State University’s Cole STEM Building will offer two shows on Saturdays starting Aug. 31. Learn about the night sky from the characters of “Sesame Street” during “One World, One Sky.” Geared toward children but … Continue reading
SFA art faculty exhibition to showcase works of Berg
The School of Art at Stephen F. Austin State University will open its annual faculty exhibition Tuesday, Aug. 13, in The Cole Art Center @ The Old Opera House in downtown Nacogdoches. Each year, the faculty exhibition features a wide … Continue reading
SFA offers new medical humanities degree
The Stephen F. Austin State University Division of Multidisciplinary Programs has added a new degree in medical humanities. Beginning in fall 2019, students can work toward either a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science in medical humanities. This … Continue reading
University Series brings performers from around the world to SFA campus
With recent performances like the Moscow Ballet’s “Nutcracker,” the high-energy dancing of Step Africa! and popular holiday shows by the Annie Moses Band and Dailey & Vincent, it’s no wonder the audiences attending the University Series and Encore Events presented … Continue reading


