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.  

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 a campaign for AT&T.

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.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– The Stephen F. Austin State University Division of Student Affairs named Garrett Bates of Frisco, Kate Middleton of Mansfield, Kently Northcutt of Crandall, and Olivia Wintz of Killeen as recipients of the 2025 Best of SFA Award.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– Daniel Campos, Lockheed Martin quality engineer, will give the commencement address during Stephen F. Austin State University’s spring graduation ceremonies for undergraduates Thursday and Friday, May 8-9, in Johnson Coliseum. Campos received a Bachelor of Science in engineering physics from SFA in 2021.

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.

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 of America.

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.

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, one of the university’s most influential figures in the arts.

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 economic power of East Texas by raising the number of East Texans with college degrees through a seamless transition from junior college to four-year university.