SFA Officially Becomes 14th Institution in the UT System

September 1, 2023 — Following a 13-month process that included the formation of representative input groups, the collection of community and public comment, and the filing of state legislation, Stephen F. Austin State University today officially becomes the 14th member of The University of Texas System.

The formal action of transitioning SFA into the UT System was finalized during the Aug. 24 UT Board of Regents meeting in Austin to become official Sept. 1.

SFA Partners With UT Tyler School of Medicine to Celebrate Assurance Program

The University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine officials and Stephen F. Austin State University representatives sign an early assurance program agreement to create a pathway for students between their undergraduate degree and medical school.

SFA Gardens to Host Fruit Research Field Day

Pictured are muscadine grapes from the SFA Gardens Jimmy Hinds park.

Public Invited to SFA’s 4-day September Celebration - 100th Anniversary

August 15, 2023 - In an event that happens once in a lifetime, Stephen F. Austin State University is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a full slate of months-long initiatives that will culminate in a weekend of celebrations in September.

SFA to host third-annual Giving Day Sept. 18

August 4, 2023 — Lumberjacks and friends of Stephen F. Austin State University are encouraged to participate in the university’s third-annual Giving Day, which is also happening in conjunction with SFA’s centennial celebration.

SFA welcomed its inaugural class of students Sept. 18, 1923. To celebrate the university’s 100th anniversary, this year’s campaign goal is $192,300.

SFA Health, Wellness Hub Partners with Nac Safe Place for Inaugural Suicide Awareness Walk

August 3, 2023 — Join Stephen F. Austin State University’s Health and Wellness Hub staff members at Nac Safe Place’s suicide awareness walk, scheduled for 5 p.m. September 23 at Festival Park in downtown Nacogdoches.

Nac Safe Place is a collaboration of community agencies, schools and law enforcement officials dedicated to reducing the stigma associated with suicide in order to increase each person’s ability to seek help and prevent further loss of life.

SFA Gardens to Host Fall Plant Sale

SFA’s CARRI, Texas Forest Country Partnership to Host Economic Development Forum

July 28, 2023 - Stephen F. Austin State University’s Center for Applied Research and Rural Innovation along with the Texas Forest Country Partnership will host the Nacogdoches Forum on Rural Economic Development from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 1 at the Nacogdoches County Courthouse Annex.

Dr. Dan Bruton Named Final SFA Regents Scholar

July 28, 2023 — As one of its final duties, the Stephen F. Austin State University Board of Regents named Dr. Dan Bruton, professor of physics and director of the SFA Planetarium, the 2023-24 Regents Scholar.

Retired LSU AgCenter Extension Agent to be SFA Gardens’ August Lecture Series Speaker

July 19, 2023 — Stephen F. Austin State University’s SFA Gardens will host the monthly Theresa and Les Reeves Lecture Series at 7 p.m. August 10 in the Brundrett Conservation Education Building at the Pineywoods Native Plant Center.

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