Stephen F. Austin State University officially unveiled the new name of the James I. Perkins College of Education during a luncheon Tuesday on campus. The College was recently renamed for Citizens 1st Bank President and Chairman of the Board James I. Perkins, who spoke to the crowd of about 400 at the event. Perkins is a former member and chair of the SFA Board of Regents and a longtime supporter of the university. He also is among the founders of the SFA Foundation, as well as a former chairman.