NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– Preliminary data for Stephen F. Austin State University shows encouraging trends across multiple areas, including enrollment, retention and student interest. With record-breaking prospective student engagement, improved fall-to-spring retention rates, and an anticipated increase in semester credit hour production, the university is experiencing positive momentum.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– Stephen F. Austin State University has appointed Dr. Jason Reese as the acting dean of the Nelson Rusche College of Business, effective Monday, March 10. This appointment follows the departure of Dr. Tim Bisping, who has accepted the position of dean of the College of Business at the University of Central Arkansas.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– Stephen F. Austin State University’s School of Music has launched the Elliott String Quartet Fellowship, a new graduate-level opportunity designed to attract top-tier string musicians and enhance the university’s orchestral program. The fellowship will begin in fall 2025 and provide competitive financial support to selected graduate students pursuing a Master of Music in performance or a performing artist certificate.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– Stephen F. Austin State University is proud to announce the launch of SFA Delegates, a dynamic student ambassador program designed to provide exceptional students with the opportunity to represent SFA at special events and official gatherings, acting as the face of the university under the direction of the Office of the President.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– Two Stephen F. Austin State University business students will prove their skills on a national stage after earning top honors at the Texas Future Business Leaders of America Collegiate State Leadership Conference in February. Jessica Frasier and Julian Ieva, both students in SFA’s Rusche College of Business and members of SFA’s FBLA student chapter, will advance to the FBLA National Leadership Conference after securing top state-level placements in finance and public speaking competitions.