SFA Responds to Record Demand with Intentional Enrollment Strategy for Fall 2026

January 15, 2026 — Stephen F. Austin State University announced today an intentional enrollment strategy for fall 2026 amid unprecedented demand from prospective students.

As of January, first-time undergraduate applications are up more than 50% compared to this time last year, and SFA has already surpassed last year’s total application count, which set a record.

SFA to Launch College of Health Professions to Strengthen Rural Health, Workforce Readiness

December 15, 2025 - Stephen F. Austin State University will launch the College of Health Professions effective July 1, positioning the university as a regional leader in rural health workforce development and innovation.

The new college, which is part of a broader academic reorganization, reflects SFA’s continued commitment to meeting evolving needs of students, employers and the East Texas region. The changes were officially approved by The University of Texas System Board of Regents during the November regularly scheduled meeting.

SFA’s Department of Allied Health Studies Completes 10th Year Teaching Healthy Meals on a Budget

SFA Establishes Chapter of First-generation College Student Honor Society

SFA Day at Center High School Celebrates Partnership, Community Engagement

SFA Department to Celebrate Earth Science Day

October 29, 2025 –– Stephen F. Austin State University’s Department of Earth Sciences and Geologic Resources will host an Earth Science Day event from 10am to 2pm November 8 in the Cole STEM Building atrium.

This free event is open to the public. Visitors who have minerals, rocks or fossils they would like to have identified are encouraged to bring them for a free identification service. There will be geology-themed activities for all ages, including dinosaur races, cupcake geology and an augmented reality sand table.

SFA Breaks Single-day Application Record, Waives Application Fee Through Dec. 1

A Jack Walker leads a campus tour for students and their families at Stephen F. Austin State University. SFA recently broke its single-day application record with 2,700 submitted applications. The university is waiving application fees through December 1.

SFA Celebrates Homecoming with Calendar Full of Events

Concert featuring award-winning country duo Maddie & Tae beginning at 8pm October 17 at the Intramural Fields.

Stone Fort Museum to Host Old Stone Harvest Fest

Stone Fort Museum

September 17, 2025 - Stephen F. Austin State University’s Stone Fort Museum will host the Old Stone Harvest Fest from 4pm to 8pm October 25 at the museum on SFA’s campus.

FAA Authorization Puts SFA Students’ Piloting Careers on Fast Track

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