Category Archives: SFA News
SFA receives ‘Affordable’ designation from Colleges of Distinction
Stephen F. Austin State University has been recognized as an affordable institution by Colleges of Distinction, a new designation that helps cost-conscious students and families navigate complicated college financing information. “How to pay for college is a near-universal question at … Continue reading
SFA 2023 President’s Innovation Fund recipients announced
Stephen F. Austin State University’s Office of Research and Graduate Studies recently announced the 2023 recipients of the President’s Innovation Fund, which rewards efforts to enhance innovative recruitment, retention and teaching practices that focus on student success. This year, there … Continue reading
SFA Gardens to host spring plant sale
Stephen F. Austin State University’s SFA Gardens will host its annual Garden Gala Day Plant Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 1 and 2 at the Pineywoods Native Plant Center, located at 2900 Raguet St. The sale will … Continue reading
SFA’s Hicks to exhibit works in Austin gallery
“Understanding Coincidence in the Multiverse,” a solo exhibition by Stephen F. Austin State University art faculty member Candace Hicks, will show Jan. 21 through Feb. 25 at Ivester Contemporary in Austin. The exhibition features two of Hicks’ ongoing series: her … Continue reading
Guest artist Yoo to perform with SFA piano faculty
Guest artist Dr. Kyung-A Yoo, associate professor of collaborative piano at Mercer University, will join piano faculty members at Stephen F. Austin State University to present “Eight-Hands Piano Concert” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20, in Cole Concert Hall on … Continue reading
SFA calls for entries in Texas National
Stephen F. Austin State University School of Art’s call for entries in the 2023 Texas National Competition and Exhibition will remain open through a Jan. 31 deadline. Texas National features an assortment of art from various media, according to Erik … Continue reading
SFA’s Dr. George Avery to present research at the East Texas Archeological Society meeting
Stephen F. Austin State University’s Dr. George Avery, staff archeologist and cultural heritage coordinator, will present “Archeology of Two Freedom Colonies in Deep East Texas” during the East Texas Archeological Society meeting at 7 p.m. Jan. 26 in the Ferguson … Continue reading
Closing reception set for ‘Jennings Tofel: Drawing Genesis’ exhibition
A reception to mark the closing of the exhibition “Jennings Tofel: Drawing Genesis” is planned for 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19, at The Cole Art Center @ The Old Opera House in downtown Nacogdoches. The “Drawing Genesis” exhibition … Continue reading
SFA to host Pineywoods Horn Day
Stephen F. Austin State University School of Music will present the 2023 Pineywoods Horn Day featuring Dr. Eldon Matlick Saturday, Jan. 21, in Wright Music Building on the SFA campus. The second annual Horn Day targets horn players in middle … Continue reading
SFA’s Meyer to present faculty percussion recital
Dr. Brad Meyer, director of percussion studies at Stephen F. Austin State University, will perform works by Russell Wharton, Clark Hubbard, Thomas Kotcheff and other percussion composers in a recital at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17, in Cole Concert Hall … Continue reading


