SFA, TJC partner to streamline transfer process for students

NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– Stephen F. Austin State University has added Tyler Junior College to its recently launched Lumberjack Transfer Alliance, a partnership with community colleges in East Texas that features guaranteed admission, scholarships and enhanced services to students.  During SFA Day at TJC April 17, the two institutions announced they are working together to increase the […]

SFA students gain sports business and media experience at men’s Final Four

NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– The 2025 NCAA men’s basketball Final Four earlier this month in San Antonio’s Alamodome served up a few nail-biting games. It also served as a backdrop for learning for 10 Stephen F. Austin State University sports business and media and communication students who volunteered for the Final Four University Student Program. The program […]

Top student scholars present at SFA Undergraduate Research Conference

NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– From generating life in animated characters to tracking fungal species in Nacogdoches County, the research of seven students from Stephen F. Austin State University and Tyler Junior College earned top scholar awards at SFA’s Undergraduate Research Conference April 15. “We celebrate the best of student research and their mentors,” said Dr. Leslie Cecil, […]

SFA JAMP student accepted to Baylor College of Medicine

NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– Getting into medical school contains financial and educational barriers that can limit participation of highly qualified students. Meghan Jennings, senior chemistry major and pre-health student at Stephen F. Austin State University, will be attending Baylor College of Medicine starting this summer. Jennings attributes this success to the many opportunities and hands-on support she’s […]

SFA business students help local residents with their taxes

NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– We all feel it – that looming weight on the calendar. The tax deadline is upon us. But thanks to the national Tax-Aide program, local residents received invaluable help completing their taxes on time with the assistance of students in Stephen F. Austin State University’s Nelson Rusche College of Business. Established in 1968 […]

SFA Upcoming Events and Key Dates

Below is Stephen F. Austin State University’s calendar of events and key dates for April 14-28.Note: This calendar is not intended to be comprehensive; click the calendar links below for more events. Wind Ensemble concert 7:30 p.m. April 15Griffith Fine Arts Building, Turner Auditorium  Wind Ensemble will conclude their season featuring the premiere of Ben Morris’ […]

NISD seeking community input on search for superintendent

Nacogdoches ISD Board of Trustees is seeking input from parents, community members, and employees as part of the superintendent search process. Your feedback is invaluable in helping guide this important decision. Parents and stakeholders are invited to participate in a brief, anonymous survey (CLICK HERE) to share thoughts on the qualities and priorities you believe […]

SFA appoints Dr. Jordan Barkley as provost and executive vice president for the Division of Academic Affairs

NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– Stephen F. Austin State University announces the appointment of Dr. Jordan M. Barkley as the institution’s new provost and executive vice president for the Division of Academic Affairs. Barkley will be charged with guiding SFA’s academic programs, faculty development and fiscal responsibilities.  Barkley joins SFA with a distinguished record of academic leadership and […]

SFA education students visit Texas State Capitol for Lumberjack Teachers for Texas

Students in Stephen F. Austin State University’s educator preparation program were selected to attend the Lumberjack Teachers for Texas advocacy event April 1 and 2. Accompanied by Dr. Jannah Nerren, chair of the Department of Education Studies, and Dr. Christina Sinclair, associate dean of the James I. Perkins College of Education, students engaged in advocacy […]