SFA Press Release

SFA Launches Food and Nutrition Degree

September 3, 2018 Nacogdoches — Stephen F. Austin State University has launched a degree program catered toward students passionate about nutrition.

The new bachelor’s degree in food and nutrition serves as a specialized plan for students pursuing a career in nutrition-related fields.

Unlike the dietetics and nutritional sciences degree offered at SFA, this new degree focuses less on clinical nutrition and more on community nutrition.

Lumberjack Band Alumni Association Halftime Performance Slated for Sept. 8th

August 30, 2018 Nacogdoches — Seventy members of the newly re-established Lumberjack Band Alumni Association, including generations of Lumberjack Marching Band musicians and twirlers, are scheduled to perform during halftime of the SFA versus Tarleton State University football game, and with registration still open, more are expected to join in the festivities.

After initially forming in the 1970s before disbanding about a decade ago, this new group organized last year.

SFA to Screen Documentary ‘Unbranded’

The film “Unbranded” will be screened at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 7, in The Cole Art Center at The Old Opera House in downtown Nacogdoches.

College Choice Ranks SFA State University’s Mathematics Education Program Among Best in Nation

August 28, 2018 Nacogdoches — Stephen F. Austin State University’s mathematics education program has been ranked among the best in the nation in multiple categories, according to College Choice.

A website that rates accredited public and private institutions based on institutional reputation, graduation rates, selectivity and faculty resources, College Choice ranked the program fourth in most affordable and 12th in best online.

Free Speech Therapy Available for People with Parkinson’s Disease

August 23, 2018 Nacogdoches — The Stanley Center for Speech and Language Disorders at Stephen F. Austin State University will begin offering free speech therapy to people with Parkinson’s disease Sept. 4 through a two-part grant-funded program with the Parkinson Voice Project: Speak out! and Loud Crowd.

Triumph After Trauma: SFA Graduate Student Receives Diploma After Car Accident Delays Graduation

August 20, 2018 Nacogdoches — Just one year and a day after the traumatic car accident that resulted in the amputation of Marissa Rotenberry’s right arm, she recently walked the stage at Johnson Coliseum and received her diploma for a master’s in statistics.

SFA Gardens to Host Elevated Garden Design Seminar

August 10, 2018 Nacogdoches — Join Stephen F. Austin State University’s SFA Gardens to experience elevated garden design during a Saturday Seminar from 9 a.m. to noon August 18.

Emily Cauble, a 2003 SFA alumna and landscape designer and creative director for Clint Horticulture, will explore the key components to a successfully and beautifully designed garden. Seminar participants will create a base plan to practice the design principles Cauble introduces throughout the seminar.

SFA’s Music Prep to Host Open House

August 10, 2018 Nacogdoches – The Music Preparatory Division of the Stephen F. Austin State University School of Music will host an open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, August 18, at the Music Prep House, 3028 Raguet St.

Students interested in participating in fall classes or private lessons offered through Music Prep may register during the open house. Auditions for the Piney Woods Youth Orchestra will be held the same day beginning at 10 a.m.

SFA Head Football Coach Resigns

August 7, 2018 - Former Stephen F. Austin State University head football coach Clint Conque announced his resignation Monday.

SFA to Offer Online Master of Education in Teaching, Learning

August 2, 2018 - Teaching professionals seeking to continue their education need look no further than Stephen F. Austin State University. In January 2019, SFA will offer a Master of Education in teaching and learning completely online to allow educators the opportunity to pursue a graduate degree without relocating.

This degree targets early childhood through 12th grade teachers who wish to develop their skills and knowledge in these three teaching specializations: online, English as a Second Language/bilingual, and gifted and talented.

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