Category Archives: SFA News
SFA Department of Earth Sciences and Geologic Resources to celebrate Earth Science Day
Stephen F. Austin State University’s Department of Earth Sciences and Geologic Resources will host an Earth Science Day event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 8 in the Cole STEM Building atrium. This free event is open to the … Continue reading
SFA breaks single-day application record, waives application fee through Dec. 1
Stephen F. Austin State University recently broke its single-day application record with 2,700 submitted applications thanks in part to Free College Application Week. Administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board the second full week of October, the initiative helps … Continue reading
SFA education student is first preservice teacher selected for national women’s suffrage history program
Sophia Clinger, an education studies senior at Stephen F. Austin State University, was one of 18 college students selected from 500 applicants to participate in the Women and the Constitution conference hosted by the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia recently. … Continue reading
SFA Schlief School of Accountancy launches new advisory council to elevate student success and industry engagement
Stephen F. Austin State University’s Schlief School of Accountancy, housed within the Nelson Rusche College of Business, has announced the formation of its inaugural advisory council — an initiative aimed at strengthening the bridge between academia and the rapidly evolving … Continue reading
Historic derringer linked to Sam Houston donated to Stone Fort Museum at SFA
A derringer pistol believed to have been given by Sam Houston to an East Texas physician in the mid-1800s was donated to the Stone Fort Museum at Stephen F. Austin State University Monday. The firearm, which had been stored in … Continue reading
SFA student-run Fall Plant Fair to feature Texas gardening author
Students in Stephen F. Austin State University’s horticulture program will host the seventh annual Fall Plant Fair from 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 23 at the SFA Plantery, located at 1924 Wilson Drive behind the Agriculture Building. Plants available for … Continue reading
SFA awarded $134K grant to support parenting students
Stephen F. Austin State University has been awarded a $134,200 grant through the Data-to-Action for Parenting Students Grant program. The grant is administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board in partnership with the Urban Institute, a nonprofit research organization … Continue reading
Prince tribute to open 2025-26 University Series
Marshall Charloff & The Purple xPeRIeNCE, known as the most authentic celebration of Prince in the world, will kick off Stephen F. Austin State University’s University Series at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 24 at Turner Auditorium in the Griffith Fine … Continue reading
SFA student investment portfolio grows to $2.73M
Stephen F. Austin State University students are managing an investment portfolio valued at approximately $2.73 million following a recent contribution from The University of Texas/Texas A&M Investment Management Company to the Mast Student Investment Roundtable Fund in the Nelson Rusche … Continue reading
SFA relaunches ‘Lumberjacks make great …’ campaign and introduces modern Lumberjack to celebrate Homecoming
Stephen F. Austin State University has relaunched its signature “Lumberjacks make great …” campaign to strengthen statewide awareness of the SFA brand and connect with a new generation of students. The refreshed campaign highlights the success and character of SFA … Continue reading


