Prince tribute to open 2025-26 University Series

NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– 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 Arts Building.  The band returns to Nacogdoches following tremendous success of their 2018 University […]

SFA relaunches ‘Lumberjacks make great …’ campaign and introduces modern Lumberjack to celebrate Homecoming

NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– 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 students, alumni and faculty — showing that Lumberjacks make great nurses, educators, innovators, […]

James Adams named recipient of UT System’s 2025 Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Award

NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– James Adams, associate professor and director of Stephen F. Austin State University’s sound recording technology program, was named a recipient of The University of Texas System’s 2025 Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Award. The recognition marks the first time an SFA faculty member has received the award since the university joined the UT System.  Established […]

SFA Upcoming Events and Key Dates

Below is Stephen F. Austin State University’s calendar of events and key dates for Oct. 13-27.Note: This calendar is not intended to be comprehensive; click the calendar links below for more events. Homecoming kickoff  7 p.m. Oct. 13Sesquicentennial Plaza  Kick off SFA Homecoming week with live music, a petting zoo, delicious food and fun photo opportunities. […]

SFA Sylvans set records, win 42nd annual Arkansas State Lumberjack Collegiate Championship

Stephen F. Austin State University’s timber sports team, the Sylvans, placed first in the 42nd annual Arkansas State Lumberjack Collegiate Championship. The team of 34 Lumberjacks competed against the University of Arkansas at Monticello, Louisiana Tech University, Southern Illinois University and Oklahoma State University in seven physical events over the first weekend of October.

SFA’s Greule awarded Texas Broadcast Educator of the Year

NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– Dr. Al Greule, associate professor emeritus in Stephen F. Austin State University’s Department of Media and Communication, has been named Broadcast Educator of the Year by the Texas Association of Broadcasters. Greule received the award, which recognizes and celebrates the accomplishments of outstanding leaders in the broadcasting field, during TAB’s annual convention in […]

SFA launches Entrepreneurship Faculty Fellows Program

NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– Stephen F. Austin State University’s Arnold Center for Entrepreneurship selected 16 faculty members to participate in the inaugural Entrepreneurship Faculty Fellows Program, an initiative designed to integrate entrepreneurial education across all academic disciplines. The new program equips faculty members from diverse fields with specialized training to embed entrepreneurial principles directly into their coursework. […]

SFA celebrates Homecoming with calendar full of events

NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– Stephen F. Austin State University has a full calendar of events for Homecoming 2025, including the annual bonfire, drone show and concert featuring award-winning country duo Maddie & Tae beginning at 8 p.m. Oct. 17 at the Intramural Fields.   The fun begins today with the launch of SFA Alumni Association’s online Homecoming Auction […]