Category Archives: SFA News

In recognition of a career that has shaped the performing arts and inspired generations of artists, Stephen F. Austin State University officially renamed its School of Theatre and Dance to the Denard Haden School of Theatre and Dance in honor … Continue reading →

Despite economic uncertainty in the U.S., East Texans can look forward to growth in 2026, according to a recent Texas Real Estate Research Center article written by Dr. Mikhail Kouliavtsev, professor and chair of Stephen F. Austin State University’s Department … Continue reading →

Stephen F. Austin State University’s Stone Fort Museum will host a St. Patrick’s Day concert featuring local band El Camino Real de Nacogdoches from 2 to 4 p.m. March 14. According to Carolyn Spears, Stone Fort Museum director, Irish settlers … Continue reading →

Stephen F. Austin State University has appointed Michael Funke chief of The University of Texas System Police Department at SFA, effective Feb. 1, following his service as interim chief. The appointment was made in collaboration with The University of Texas … Continue reading →

Stephen F. Austin State University will welcome nationally recognized stand-up comedian James P. Connolly to Nacogdoches for an evening of live comedy at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30, in Turner Auditorium, located in the Griffith Fine Arts Building. The performance … Continue reading →

Stephen F. Austin State University announced today an intentional enrollment strategy for fall 2026 amid unprecedented demand from prospective students. As of January, first-time undergraduate applications are up more than 50% compared to this time last year, and SFA has … Continue reading →

Stephen F. Austin State University will launch the College of Health Professions effective July 1, positioning the university as a regional leader in rural health workforce development and innovation. The new college, which is part of a broader academic reorganization, … Continue reading →

Through Stephen F. Austin State University’s “Sports and Entertainment Entrepreneurship and NIL” course and Arnold Center for Entrepreneurship, students and student-athletes are building personal brands, pitching partnerships and managing real client relationships before they ever leave campus. The course offering … Continue reading →

Stephen F. Austin State University students, including graphic design and communication majors as well as members of the university’s American Marketing Association student chapter, earned top honors for their creative strategies and teamwork during the District 10 American Advertising Federation-Houston … Continue reading →

As the number of first-generation college students continues to rise at Stephen F. Austin State University, so do the opportunities to recognize their success. With the establishment of the Nu Xi chapter of Alpha Alpha Alpha, or Tri-Alpha, SFA’s first-generation … Continue reading →