NACOGDOCHES, Texas — Stephen F. Austin State University recently became a recognized member of Tree Campus Higher Education, and as a symbol of this distinction, students and faculty from the Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture presented an Arbor Day banner to the SFA Board of Regents during their meeting in April.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas — When the NCAA selected Houston as the location for its 2023 men’s basketball Final Four, a request for volunteers was sent across Texas in January. Several Stephen F. Austin State University hospitality administration and sports business students answered the call for the tournament held March 31 through April 3.

Responsibilities included checking in guests, assisting with event activations, scanning tickets and helping fans meet basketball players at the fan fest.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas — During a one-day special-called meeting, the Stephen F. Austin State University Board of Regents selected Kirksey Architecture to create a new forestry, agriculture and interdisciplinary facility and promoted Piero Fenci, professor of art, to professor emeritus.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas — The Stephen F. Austin State University Board of Regents today accepted the May 31 retirement of President Steve Westbrook and named Gina Oglesbee, vice president for finance and administration, as interim president beginning June 1. Oglesbee will serve as interim president until a new president is named. She will not be a candidate for the permanent position.
 

NACOGDOCHES, Texas — Stephen F. Austin State University’s SFA Gardens will host a houseplant and succulent summer sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 8 at the Pineywoods Native Plant Center greenhouse, located at 2900 Raguet St. 

The sale will feature succulents, cacti and houseplants of various varieties, plus a small assortment of a few other plant types. This sale will be a much smaller event than the SFA Gardens semi-annual plant sales and will offer a specific selection of plants intended for indoor or special care. 

NACOGDOCHES, Texas — The Stephen F. Austin State University Foundation announced its Faculty Achievement Award recipients for 2023. Dr. Deb Scott, professor in the School of Music, was presented the Faculty Achievement Award for research and creativity, and Dr. Jeremy Stovall, professor in the Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture, was presented the Faculty Achievement Award for teaching. 

NACOGDOCHES, Texas — Nearly 90% of Stephen F. Austin State University’s May 2022 graduating class reported positive career outcomes within six months of graduation, according to a class-specific survey conducted by the university’s Center for Career and Professional Development.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas — He collects, organizes, indexes and safeguards Stephen F. Austin State University’s history through its archival collections. He helps students, faculty, staff and community members conduct in-depth research on East Texas. He interviews alumni about their experiences at SFA. He speaks with donors on topics ranging from East Texas lumber towns to World War II tanks. 

NACOGDOCHES, Texas – The School of Art at Stephen F. Austin State University has opened registration for its 2023 summer art camps.
 
The SFA Art Academies are offered for older students as well as elementary age students, according to Dr. Maggie Leysath, professor of art education in the School of Art. 
 

NACOGDOCHES, Texas — Stephen F. Austin State University’s Veterans Resource Center hosted its inaugural veteran’s graduation luncheon Wednesday, May 3, in the Baker Pattillo Student Center Twilight Ballroom to honor military-connected students graduating this month. 

This is one of several new initiatives begun by Stesha Colby-Lynch, the newly appointed VRC program director, who said she is working to build up a veteran support network on campus.