Axe ’Em, Jacks!
NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– Daniel Campos, Lockheed Martin quality engineer, will give the commencement address during Stephen F. Austin State University’s spring graduation ceremonies for undergraduates Thursday and Friday, May 8-9, in Johnson Coliseum. Campos received a Bachelor of Science in engineering physics from SFA in 2021.
“A recent SFA graduate himself, Mr. Campos is a powerful example of how support and hard work can turn dreams into reality,” said Dr. Neal Weaver, SFA president. “Our spring 2025 graduates have demonstrated that same unwavering determination throughout their time at SFA. They are ready to create meaningful change and carry the Lumberjack spirit wherever they go.”
At age 16, Campos began working at a local restaurant and was soon promoted to a management position. But his teachers at Lufkin High School, as well as his mom, encouraged him to stay in school. He was named a National Dell Scholar and, as a Smith-Hutson Scholarship recipient, received a full-ride scholarship to SFA in 2017.
Campos said the support he received at SFA played an important part in successfully earning a degree. In addition to serving as an Orientation leader for three years, he was an active participant in the Generation Jacks program for first-generation college students.
“I am incredibly honored and beyond excited to be delivering the commencement speech for the remarkable Class of 2025,” Campos said. “This moment means the world to me, and I can’t wait to celebrate the passion, resilience and bright futures of this extraordinary group of Lumberjacks.”
The public is invited to attend the graduation ceremonies, and community tickets will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis at the coliseum ticket office one hour before each event begins. The four ceremonies are currently scheduled as follows — times and dates are subject to change.
Thursday, May 8
- 3 p.m. — Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture, Micky Elliott College of Fine Arts, and Nelson Rusche College of Business
- 6 p.m. — Graduate Studies (all master’s and doctoral degree candidates)
Friday, May 9
- 3 p.m. — College of Liberal and Applied Arts and College of Sciences and Mathematics
- 6 p.m. — James I. Perkins College of Education
Degrees to be awarded include 1,005 bachelor’s and 272 master’s degrees. Nearly 500 students will graduate with honors, including 140 cum laude, 133 magna cum laude and 220 summa cum laude. Thirty-six students will graduate with the university scholar designation.
For more information, visit sfasu.edu/graduation.