Category Archives: SFA News

SFA Alumni Association presents 2015 Alumni Awards

The Stephen F. Austin State University Alumni Association will honor eight alumni at its annual awards banquet at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, in the Baker Pattillo Student Center Grand Ballroom. The Alumni Association awards its highest honors to individuals … Continue reading

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Former Nacogdoches mayor to offer SFA commencement address

Judy McDonald, the first female mayor of the City of Nacogdoches and current interim executive director of the Nacogdoches Convention and Visitors Bureau, will offer the commencement address during Stephen F. Austin State University’s summer graduation ceremony Saturday, Aug. 15. … Continue reading

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Tubbs new preparator for SFA art galleries

Michael Tubbs, faculty member in the Stephen F. Austin State University School of Art, has assumed the duties of gallery preparator following the recent retirement of Gary Parker, who worked for the university for nearly 30 years. “We conducted a … Continue reading

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SFA professor among 2015 National Project Learning Tree Outstanding Educators

Project Learning Tree, the environmental education program of the American Forest Foundation, has named Dr. Alan Sowards, professor of elementary education at Stephen F. Austin State University, a 2015 National Outstanding Educator. Sowards is among five educators selected nationwide to … Continue reading

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SFA Gardens Lecture Series to feature Georgia plant explorer

Stephen F. Austin State University’s SFA Gardens will host the monthly Theresa and Les Reeves Lecture Series at 7 p.m. Thursday, August 13, in the Ina Brundrett Conservation Education Building at the Pineywoods Native Plant Center, 2900 Raguet St. in … Continue reading

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Music Prep scholarship deadline extended

The deadline to submit scholarship applications to attend fall classes in the Music Preparatory Division of the Stephen F. Austin State University School of Music has been extended, according to Pat Barnett, Music Prep director. Originally set for Aug. 1, … Continue reading

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SFA Board of Regents approves faculty, staff changes

The Stephen F. Austin State University Board of Regents approved the promotions of three faculty members to administrative positions during the quarterly meeting Tuesday. Sara Bishop is the new director of the Richard and Lucille DeWitt School of Nursing. Bishop, … Continue reading

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SFA Regents approve construction of STEM building

Authorized by the Texas Legislature, the Stephen F. Austin State University Board of Regents approved a $46.4 million investment for the construction of a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics building on campus. Regents approved Kirksey Architecture of Houston as the … Continue reading

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‘Scrap’ documentary to show at Cole Art Center

The Stephen F. Austin State University School of Art and the Friends of the Visual Arts will present a free, one-night screening of “Scrap” at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, in The Cole Art Center @ The Old Opera House … Continue reading

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SFA College of Fine Arts announces 2015-2016 University Series

The College of Fine Arts at Stephen F. Austin State University continues its tradition of bringing professional artists to East Texas in presenting five national touring acts in the 2015-2016 University Series. This interesting mix of performance art brings Bharatanatyam … Continue reading

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