Category Archives: SFA News
College Choice ranks Stephen F. Austin State University’s mathematics education program among best in nation in multiple categories
Stephen F. Austin State University’s mathematics education program has been ranked among the best in the nation in multiple categories, according to College Choice. A website that rates accredited public and private institutions based on institutional reputation, graduation rates, selectivity … Continue reading
Free speech therapy available for people with Parkinson’s disease
The Stanley Center for Speech and Language Disorders at Stephen F. Austin State University will begin offering free speech therapy to people with Parkinson’s disease Sept. 4 through a two-part grant-funded program with the Parkinson Voice Project: Speak out! and … Continue reading
Researchers receive Texas Parks and Wildlife grant devoted to wildlife conservation
Do you know what the Texas horned lizard, Western diamondback rattlesnake and Lucifer hummingbird have in common? Through the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Conservation License Plate program, images of these iconic, native wildlife species are featured on many Texan’s … Continue reading
Triumph after trauma: SFA graduate student receives diploma after car accident delays graduation
Just one year and a day after the traumatic car accident that resulted in the amputation of Marissa Rotenberry’s right arm, she recently walked the stage at Johnson Coliseum and received her diploma for a master’s in statistics. During her … Continue reading
Students investigate science through SFA’s Little STEM Jacks
Nacogdoches resident Kayla Handy was one of 65 participants in Stephen F. Austin State University’s Little STEM Jacks camp who got a closer look at a bearded dragon. Through the program, students ages 7 to 11 participated in three days … Continue reading
SFA’s Music Prep to host open house
The Music Preparatory Division of the Stephen F. Austin State University School of Music will host an open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18, at the Music Prep House, 3028 Raguet St. Students interested in participating … Continue reading
SFA’s Pre-Law Academy director receives Texas American Board of Trial Advocates Award
Dr. Joyce Johnston, director of Stephen F. Austin State University’s Pre-Law Academy, is one of two recipients of the Texas American Board of Trial Advocates 2018 Champion of Civil Justice Award. Johnston received the award for her work with SFA’s … Continue reading
Chloé Trevor Music Academy hosts final week of summer concerts at SFA
The final concerts of the Chloé Trevor Music Academy summer series is underway on the Stephen F. Austin State University campus through Aug. 11. For two weeks, the music academy has offered intensive study for more than 100 string players … Continue reading
SFA professor recognized with Pioneers in World History Award
Stephen F. Austin State University Professor Dr. Linda Black received the World History Association’s Pioneers in World History Award, which annually recognizes distinguished scholars or educators. “This is such a special honor because I began my career as a high … Continue reading
Students develop research skills through SFA College of Sciences and Mathematics’ undergraduate research program
Gathered around tables in a classroom of the Math Building, students and faculty from departments across the College of Sciences and Mathematics discussed the research – ranging from characterizing anticancer agents to investigating geologic structures – they have spent weeks … Continue reading


