Axe ’Em, Jacks!
Honoring SFA teaching and research
On October 27, 1979, the Stephen F. Austin State University Board of Regents established a program to honor outstanding teaching and research contributions of SFA faculty members. Previously named Regents Professor, the title of Regents Scholar is the highest honor that the university may bestow upon a member of the faculty.
For many years, two Regents Scholars were named each year, one in the area of research and one in the area of teaching. Beginning in 2009, one Regents Scholar has been named each academic year by the Board of Regents for this prestigious honor. Each Regents Scholar receives a medal along with a stipend, and the title is held for a term of one academic year.
The following SFA faculty members have been honored by being named Regents Scholars:
REGENTS SCHOLAR
Dr. Stephen Taaffe, professor of history, was named Regents Scholar for academic year 2022-23.
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Dr. Mark Ludorf, Professor of Psychology |
2021-22 |
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Dr. Leslie Cecil, Professor of Anthropology |
2020-21 |
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None Awarded |
2019-20 |
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Dr. DawnElla Rust, Professor of Kinesiology and Heath Science |
2018-19 |
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Dr. Patrick Jenlink, Professor of Secondary Education and Educational Leadership |
2017-18 |
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Dr. Kenneth Farrish, Professor of Forestry and Environmental Science |
2016-17 |
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Dr. Ray Darville, Professor of Sociology |
2015-16 |
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Dr. Tim King, Professor of Music |
2014-15 |
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Dr. Harry Downing, Professor of Physics |
2013-14 |
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Dr. Brian P. Oswald, Professor of Forestry |
2012-13 |
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Dr. Jimmie Yeiser, Professor of Forestry |
2011-12 |
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Dr. Hans Williams, Professor of Forestry |
2010-11 |
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Dr. Tom Segady, Professor of Sociology |
2009-10 |
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Dr. John Moore, Professor of Chemistry |
2008-09 |
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Dr. Leon Young, Professor of Agriculture |
2007-08 |
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Dr. David Creech, Professor of Agriculture |
2006-07 |
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Dr. Allen Richman, Professor of History |
2006-07 |
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Dr. Sandra McCune, Professor of Elementary Education |
2004-05 |
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Dr. Sammie Smith, Professor of Accounting |
2004-05 |
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Mr. Charles D. Jones, Professor of Art |
2003-04 |
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Dr. Mary Kate “Suzy” Weems, Professor of Human Sciences |
2003-04 |
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Ms. Mary McCleary, Professor of Art |
2002-03 |
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Dr. Robert Szafran, Professor Sociology |
2002-03 |
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Dr. Anna Bradfield, Professor of Counseling and Special Education |
2001-02 |
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Dr. Michael Legg, Professor of Forestry |
2001-02 |
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Dr. Leonard Cheever, Professor of English |
2000-01 |
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Dr. Norman Markworth, Professor of Astronomy |
2000-01 |
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Dr. Scott Bills, Professor of History |
1999-00 |
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Dr. James Corbin, Professor of Anthropology |
1999-00 |
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Dr. Tom Callaway, Professor of Physics |
1998-99 |
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Dr. Mingteh Chang, Professor of Forestry |
1998-99 |
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Dr. Mel E. Finkenberg, Professor of Kinesiology and Health Science |
1997-98 |
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Dr. Jose Rodriguez, Professor of Secondary Education |
1997-98 |
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Dr. Jere Jackson, Professor of History |
1996-97 |
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Dr. David Kulhavy, Professor of Forestry |
1996-97 |
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Dr. James C. Kroll, Professor of Forestry |
1995-96 |
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Dr. Donnya Stephens, Professor of Secondary Education |
1995-96 |
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Dr. Syvia McGrath, Professor of History |
1994-95 |
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Dr. James E. Towns, Professor of Communication |
1994-95 |
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Dr. Vinay Kothari, Professor of Management and Marketing |
1993-94 |
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Dr. Elvia Rodriguez, Professor of Elementary Education |
1993-94 |
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Dr. Bobby Johnson, Professor of History |
1992-93 |
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Dr. James DiNucci, Professor of Kinesiology and Health Science |
1992-93 |
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Dr. Gloria Durr, Professor of Home Economics |
1991-92 |
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Dr. E. Donice McCune, Professor Mathematics and Statistics |
1991-92 |
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Dr. Francis E. Abernethy, Professor of English and Philosophy |
1990-91 |
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Dr. Thomas J. Stanly, Professor of Agriculture |
1990-91 |
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Dr. Lynnette K. Solomon, Professor of Economics and Finance |
1989-90 |
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Dr. William Young, Professor of Music |
1989-90 |
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Dr. James G. Dickson, Jr., Professor of Political Science |
1988-89 |
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Dr. Dillard Tinsley, Professor of Management and Marketing |
1988-89 |
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Dr. Neal Houston, Professor of English |
1987-88 |
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Dr. David Petty, Professor of Sociology |
1987-88 |
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Dr. David W. Jones, Professor of Music |
1986-87 |
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Dr. Elray Nixon, Professor of Biology |
1986-87 |
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Dr. M. Victor Bilan, Professor Forestry |
1985-86 |
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Dr. Archie P. McDonald, Professor of History |
1985-86 |
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Dr. William E. Arscott, Professor of Art |
1984-85 |
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Dr. Alfred S. Shivers, Professor of English and Philosophy |
1984-85 |
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Mr. Donald R. Beason, Associate Professor of Art |
1983-84 |
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Dr. June Irwin, Professor of Health and Physical Education |
1983-84 |
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Dr. Dan J. Beaty, Professor of Music |
1982-83 |
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Dr. Walter Robertson, Professor of Biology |
1982-83 |
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Dr. William Cozart, Associate Professor of English |
1981-82 |
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Dr. Jack D. McCullough, Professor of Biology |
1981-82 |
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Dr. James Garrett, Professor of Chemistry |
1980-81 |
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Dr. Robert S. Maxwell, Professor of History |
1980-81 |