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 […]

Courmier tabbed Critical Language Scholarship Spark award recipient

NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– Learning a new language opens a world of possibilities. Kate Courmier is about to take advantage of them. A Mauriceville native and senior anthropology major in Stephen F. Austin State University’s Department of Anthropology, Geography and Sociology, Courmier recently was awarded the Critical Language Scholarship Spark award, which funds the cost of intensive […]

Student organization collects 150 items to donate to Lumberjack Pantry

NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– Food insecurity is more than a statistic — it’s an issue facing many people across the nation and some of our most vulnerable groups won’t escape its impact. According to Feeding Texas, a statewide network of food banks, 29% of students at four-year universities experience hunger. To counter this trend, Stephen F. Austin […]

SFA business students earn honors at international management society conference

NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– The Stephen F. Austin State University chapter of the Society for Advancement of Management received several awards at the SAM International Business Conference in March in Tallahassee, Florida. Students from SFA’s Nelson Rusche College of Business competed with students from around the world in categories ranging from business pitch and extemporaneous speech to […]

Lady Dragons bring home District 10-5A track and field championship

Nacogdoches High School’s varsity girls track and field team swept to victory Tuesday in the district meet held in Whitehouse. It’s the first time in at least 25 years the Lady Dragons brought home a team district title, Coach Chris Moody said. Nacogdoches totaled 149 points, easily outdistancing second place Texas High’s 98 points. Christine […]

Lockett tops 7 feet again, wins district championship in high jump

Micah Lockett reached 7 feet in the high jump for the second time this spring, winning the District 10-5A title in the event. Lockett had cleared 7-0 last month in Longview. Lockett was one of four Dragons to advance to the area meet set for April 11 at Anna High School. The top four finishers […]