Category Archives: SFA News
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn to offer commencement address
SFA to graduate largest class in university history As Stephen F. Austin State University prepares to celebrate its 95th anniversary, it will graduate the largest class in university history with more than 1,500 candidates. Approximately 1,190 students will receive their … Continue reading
SFA chemistry students present research at annual symposium
Giang Nguyen, a Stephen F. Austin State University graduate student in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry explains her research on Ellis van Creveld syndrome to Dr. Xiaozhen Han, professor in the department, at the recent chemistry and biochemistry research … Continue reading
SFA students raise more than $33,000 for Children’s Miracle Network
It began as a lofty goal: raise $23,000 for the Children’s Miracle Network. Many told them this couldn’t be done. Many suggested lowering their goal to a more feasible number. But after a year of fundraising, Stephen F. Austin State … Continue reading
SFA nursing students participate in disaster drill
Senior students enrolled in Stephen F. Austin State University’s DeWitt School of Nursing put the skills learned in the classroom to use during a recent disaster simulation drill, evaluating and treating ‘patients’ and transporting them to safety. The School of … Continue reading
SFA alumna Terry Bonno recognized as Beta Gamma Sigma Honoree
A former Ladyjack basketball player who has served in international accounting and marketing positions, including being a Homeland Security representative, was recently honored by the Stephen F. Austin State University Rusche College of Business. Terry Bonno, senior vice president of … Continue reading
Texas Tribune event featuring local lawmakers
The Texas Tribune will host a free event featuring a conversation with Sen. Robert Nichols and Rep. Travis Clardy from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. May 7 at Stephen F. Austin State University. Evan Smith, Texas Tribune CEO and editor-in-chief, … Continue reading
SFA senior receives Olds Family Outstanding Student Teacher Award
Stephen F. Austin State University senior Bailey Freeman of Lufkin received the Olds Family Outstanding Student Teacher Award, which honors an exemplary student teacher each semester from SFA’s Department of Elementary Education. University field supervisor MaryAnn Bentley nominated Freeman for … Continue reading
SFA history, geography student youngest presenter at national conference
Not only was Kaitlin Stewart, Stephen F. Austin State University history and geography freshman, the youngest presenter at the 2018 American Association of Geographers annual conference, but she also earned one of only two awards presented by the Supporting Women … Continue reading
SFA Phi Beta Lambda students make history at Texas State Leadership Conference
Members of Stephen F. Austin State University’s professional business student organization Phi Beta Lambda made history and won nine awards at the recent Texas State Leadership Conference. John Cohen, organization president and senior accounting major from Mesquite, was named Who’s … Continue reading
SFA Gardens’ Theresa and Les Reeves Lecture Series to feature Wilhite Landscaping and Lawn Care Ltd. owner
Stephen F. Austin State University’s SFA Gardens will host the monthly Theresa and Les Reeves Lecture Series at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 10, in the Brundrett Conservation Education Building at the Pineywoods Native Plant Center, located at 2900 Raguet St. … Continue reading


