Rudy Becerra, left, smiles at comments by his former teacher Michael Munro, who trains future teachers to work with visually impaired students through the James I. Perkins College of Education at SFA. (Daily Sentinel photo by Andrew Brosig)

Rudy Becerra may not be able to see, but the Stephen F. Austin State University graduate student has a vision for the future. Just ask Gov. Rick Perry who recently signed a bill Becerra helped draft into law.

Houston senior theatre major Sarah Wisterman practices in the SFA School of Theatre's scenic workshop to take on the challenging role of Charlotte in the SFA School of Theatre's production of "Charlotte's Web."

NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - A "timeless tale about love, loss, friendship and courage" will captivate audiences of all ages when the Stephen F.

NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - The Thursday night opening of the Stephen F. Austin State University School of Theatre's performance of "Godspell" has been canceled due to the death of the fiancé of one of the cast members, according to Scott Shattuck, director of the School of Theatre.

SFA theatre major Kolton Culberson, 23, died as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident that occurred Wednesday night in eastern Nacogdoches County. His fiancée, Mary Creath, is among the cast members of "Godspell."

A free screening of "Ride The Divide" will be presented at 7 p.m. Friday, July 5, at The Cole Art Center as part of the SFA School of Art's First Friday Film Series.

NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - As part of its First Friday Film Series, the Stephen F. Austin State University School of Art and Friends of the Visual Arts will present a free, one-night screening of "Ride The Divide" at 7 p.m. Friday, July 5, at The Cole Art Center @ The Old Opera House.

These six 12X12 pieces are available in this year's scholarship fundraiser/sale benefitting the SFA School of Art. Silent bidding begins July 5 at The Cole Art Center, and the show closes with the art party and sale at 6 p.m. Saturday, July 20.

NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - The bidding will soon begin on the annual 12X12 fundraiser sponsored by the SFA Friends of the Visual Arts to raise scholarship funds for students enrolled in the Stephen F.

SFA business student Glen McMahon of Coppell recently earned a perfect score on the Major Field Test. Fewer than 10 of the 121,083 students who have taken the test nationwide answered every question correctly.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas - Imagine a classroom filled with 121,083 college seniors taking a required graduation test.

NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - Strings and piano students from across the state still have time to register for a one-week strings and piano camp presented by the Stephen F. Austin State University School of Music Sunday, July 7, through Friday, July 12.

July 1 is the deadline for registration in the camp, according to Gene Moon, SFA director of orchestral activities and the camp administrator.

Through each day of the camp, strings and piano students in seventh through 12th grades will be immersed in quality music making in group and one-on-one master class situations, Moon said.

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Stephen F. Austin State University students participating in SFA's first College of Liberal and Applied Arts Study Abroad Consortium are immersing themselves in the history and literature of Great Britain while earning six hours of credit toward their SFA degree.

iMAS academy June 2013 - Bret Lockhart, Lufkin High School mathematics instructor and iMAS Academy master teacher, looks on as iMAS participants (from left) Josie Schooley, Summerrose Smith, Dalten Tory and Michael Clemens participate in a ground water flow experiment.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas - About 100 ninth-grade students from five area school districts attended iMAS (Investigations in Math and Science) Academy at Stephen F.

SFA sophomore theatre major Troy Carrico of Austin carves Styrofoam for the set of the upcoming Summer Repertory production of "Godspell." The show opens at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 27, in W.M. Turner Auditorium on the SFA campus.

NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - When the cast of "Godspell" takes the stage Thursday night in W.M. Turner Auditorium on the campus of Stephen F.