NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– Stephen F. Austin State University announced today an intentional enrollment strategy for fall 2026 amid unprecedented demand from prospective students.

As of January, first-time undergraduate applications are up more than 50% compared to this time last year, and SFA has already surpassed last year’s total application count, which set a record.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– Dr. Hunter Hampton, associate professor in Stephen F. Austin State University’s Department of History, authored and is set to publish the book, “The Gridiron Gospel: Faith and College Football in Twentieth-Century America.” The book will be published Dec. 23 by the University of Illinois Press.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– Stephen F. Austin State University will launch the College of Health Professions effective July 1, positioning the university as a regional leader in rural health workforce development and innovation.

The new college, which is part of a broader academic reorganization, reflects SFA’s continued commitment to meeting evolving needs of students, employers and the East Texas region. The changes were officially approved by The University of Texas System Board of Regents during the November regularly scheduled meeting.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– Students in Stephen F. Austin State University’s Nelson Rusche College of Business stepped into the spotlight during finals week for the Swift-Mas Showcase, an event supported by SFA’s Arnold Center for Entrepreneurship that highlighted student innovation and creative problem-solving throughout the fall semester.