Nacogdoches High School send four students to state Academic UIL contest

Four Nacogdoches High School students are headed to the state competition in Academic UIL. Mark Sifuentes is a regional champion in News Writing, JaBrandon Chatman finished third at regionals and is advancing in Prose Speaking, Heidi Nicholas finished third at regionals and is advancing in Feature Writing, and Justin Phillips finished third at regionals and […]

Inaugural ceremony highlights SFA’s endowed faculty members

NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– In celebration of Stephen F. Austin State University’s dedication to academic excellence, the university held its inaugural Endowed Faculty Recognition Ceremony to honor 25 distinguished faculty members who hold both new and continued endowed professorships April 29 in Cole Concert Hall in the Wright Music Building.   Faculty members were awarded medallions inscribed with […]

SFA students earn top honors, You’re Killin’ It award and scholarships at national advertising competition

NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– Stephen F. Austin State University students from the Micky Elliott College of Fine Arts, Nelson Rusche College of Business, and College of Liberal and Applied Arts showcased their creativity, collaboration and professionalism at the 2025 District 10 American Advertising Federation’s National Student Advertising Competition, earning multiple awards and scholarships for their work on […]

SFA’s construction management program to host open house for tiny homes

NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– Stephen F. Austin State University’s construction management students in the James I. Perkins College of Education’s School of Human Sciences will host an open house featuring two tiny homes they built this spring from 11 a.m. to noon May 9 at the Village Nac community at 1188 County Road 823 in Nacogdoches. Students […]

Nacogdoches High School’s Ella Furniss named finalist for Teens Serving Texas Award

Ella Furniss, a senior at Nacogdoches High School, was named a finalist by the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals (TASSP) for the group’s Teens Serving Texas Award. Ella is the daughter of Crystal and Dr. Eddy Furniss. Students from across the state are nominated by their high school principal based on their overall academic […]

Public invited to Presidential Investiture Ceremony slated for May 1

NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– Stephen F. Austin State University will formally celebrate Dr. Neal Weaver, SFA President, during the Presidential Investiture Ceremony at 10 a.m. May 1 in Turner Auditorium in the Griffith Fine Arts Building.  During the ceremony, the president will officially be vested with the powers of the office, symbolizing the beginning of a new […]

SFA mathematics and statistics students present research at Texas Meeting of the Mathematics Association of America

NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– Stephen F. Austin State University’s Department of Mathematics and Statistics goes far beyond the average coursework required to earn a bachelor’s or master’s degree. Under the guidance of nine dedicated faculty members, 15 students received the opportunity to participate in research, learning and networking at the 104th Texas Meeting of the Mathematics Association […]

SFA, Panola College partner to streamline transfer process

NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– Stephen F. Austin State University has added a third partner — Panola College in Carthage — to its recently launched Lumberjack Transfer Alliance. Because of this alliance, Panola College students who are ready to transfer to a four-year university will benefit from guaranteed admission, scholarships and enhanced services at SFA.  “There are some […]

SFA receives gift to honor dance pioneer 

NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– Stephen F. Austin State University announced a generous donation from distinguished alumna Priscilla “Prissy” Abshier Sliva in support of the School of Theatre and Dance. A proud member of SFA’s Class of 1959, Sliva made the generous commitment to enhance programmatic efforts and honor and commemorate the legacy of her uncle, Denard Haden, […]