Category Archives: SFA News
SFA online teacher candidates host second Math Career Carnival at Raguet Elementary School
Why is math important? Stephen F. Austin State University early childhood through sixth grade elementary education online teacher candidates recently hosted a Math Career Carnival at Raguet Elementary School to help answer this question. Through a variety of interactive booths, … Continue reading
Texas Rangers to feature SFA at University Night
Rangers, Astros and Lumberjack fans alike can double up on team pride in June when Stephen F. Austin State University is featured during the Texas Ranger’s University Night when the team plays the Houston Astros at 6:15 p.m. Saturday, June … Continue reading
SFA’s Summer Art Academy registration underway
Registration is underway for the annual Summer Art Academy offered by the Stephen F. Austin State University School of Art for the two-week camp that will meet June 5 through 16 on the SFA campus. Students going into kindergarten through … Continue reading
Governor appoints Wright as new SFA student regent
Maggie Wright of Flower Mound has been appointed by Gov. Greg Abbott to serve as student regent on Stephen F. Austin State University’s Board of Regents during the 2017-18 academic year. Wright, who will graduate from SFA this month with … Continue reading
Hooked on teaching: SFA business professor, freshman seminar coordinator, retires after 36 years of service
Skillfully carved into a fishhook, the Hei Matau bone necklace dangles around his neck making a simple yet profound statement. At first glance, it seems out of place — a natural artifact juxtaposed against his business attire — but after … Continue reading
SFA’s Bugs, Bees, Butterflies and Blossoms program celebrates 20 years
Stephen F. Austin State University’s Mast Arboretum was buzzing with activity recently as thousands of elementary school students participated in the 20th annual Bugs, Bees, Butterflies and Blossoms program on the university’s campus. From learning about the life cycle of … Continue reading
Department of Government to host roundtable discussion about civic engagement and education
Stephen F. Austin State University’s Department of Government will hold a panel and roundtable discussion at 7 p.m. May 2 in Dugas Liberal Arts North Room 102. The panel is titled “Civic Education in the 21st Century: Implications for Democracy, … Continue reading
SFA education students establish free mini-library to promote literacy
Stephen F. Austin State University elementary education students enrolled in Dr. Lauren Burrow’s courses and a local Girl Scout created a free mini-library outside of Brooks-Quinn-Jones Elementary School to promote literacy in the community. [/caption]Stephen F. Austin State University elementary … Continue reading
Exhibition highlights role of pollinators worldwide
The exhibition “Pollinators of the World” will show May 4 through 20 in The Cole Art Center @ The Old Opera House in downtown Nacogdoches. “Pollinators of the World” is curated by Charles Jones, director of the LaNana Creek Press … Continue reading
SFA graduate student receives Mike Shirley Orientation and Mobility Student Award
Jillian Daigle, a Stephen F. Austin State University graduate student from Magnolia, has been awarded the Mike Shirley Orientation and Mobility Student Award for 2017. This award is presented to an orientation and mobility student or consumer who showed extraordinary … Continue reading


