NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– Stephen F. Austin State University students received monetary awards — many donated by Nacogdoches-area financial institutions — during a recent ceremony.

Award recipients were chosen by faculty members from the Nelson Rusche College of Business’ Department of Economics and Finance.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– All six Stephen F. Austin State University colleges were represented by the students who pitched their business ideas at the fourth annual “Shark Tank”-style Lumberjack Entrepreneurship Competition April 25.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– Stephen F. Austin State University’s Fraternity and Sorority Life raised $11,770.88 to donate to their shared philanthropy, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, during Greek Week, an annual weeklong series of competitions.

"We’re proud not only of the friendly competition but of the heart our community showed this year," said Dr. Lacey Folsom, director of Student Engagement. "Raising over $11,000 for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals shows the power of our students when they come together for a cause greater than themselves."

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.