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Among 21 teams, A team ties for fourth at Midwest Model European Competition


NACOGDOCHES, Texas — The Stephen F. Austin State University European Union Team recently tied for fourth place at the Midwest Model European Union Competition.

The SFA team competed at Indiana University against 21 other teams from schools such as the University of Illinois, Texas Woman’s University and Iowa State University. SFA’s team represented Estonia in the competition.

Regents approve new name for mathematics building


The Stephen F. Austin State University Board of Regents held a specially called meeting Monday to honor two donors by naming SFA's math building as the Roy E. and Linda Bush Mathematical Sciences Building.

According to Jill Still, vice president for university advancement, Roy and Linda Bush have generously supported SFA and have demonstrated the value they placed on higher education and the university.

SFA's Music Prep announces spring recital schedule


NACOGDOCHES, Texas - The Music Preparatory Division in the Stephen F. Austin State University School of Music will begin its spring recital schedule with a performance by piano students of Lydia Lim at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, April 27, in the Music Recital Hall on the SFA campus.

Piano and cello students of SFA music major instructors, piano students of Dr. Mario Ajero and saxophone students of Nicholas Bissen will perform at 4 p.m. Sunday, May 5, in the Music Recital Hall in the Wright Music Building on campus.

SFA’s Trombone Choir to perform music from five centuries


NACOGDOCHES, Texas – The Trombone Choir at Stephen F. Austin State University will present a concert of varied music from the last five centuries when the student ensemble performs at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, in Cole Concert Hall on the SFA campus.

Comprised of 28 trombone students, the choir is directed by Dr. Deb Scott, professor of trombone.

SFA announces recipients of 2019 research grants


NACOGDOCHES, Texas - Stephen F. Austin State University's Office of Research and Graduate Studies has announced the recipients of its annual Research and Creative Activity grants. The RCA grant program was created to support SFA faculty members' initial research efforts and to help prepare their research for submission to national grant programs.

From the agriculture industry to the classroom: Dr. John Mehaffey draws on field experience in his new academic role


NACOGDOCHES, Texas — Visitors to Stephen F. Austin State University’s swine center won’t find Dr. John Mehaffey behind the desk of a typical professorial office space. More likely than not, they will have to pass through multiple doors following the intermingled sounds of student voices and contented pig grunts to locate him.

Although Mehaffey, associate professor of agriculture in SFA’s Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture, didn’t initially plan to pursue a career in academia, it seems, as the adage goes, he has taken to it like a pig to mud.

Sing-along version of ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ coming to Cole Art Center


NACOGDOCHES, Texas – A new version of the award-winning film “Bohemian Rhapsody” is coming to The Cole Art Center @ The Old Opera House.

A new sing-along edition of the movie will be shown in a free, one-night screening, hosted by the Friends of the Visual Arts at Stephen F. Austin State University, at 7 p.m. Friday, April 26, in SFA’s historic downtown art center.

In this version of the movie, lyrics appear on the screen to help moviegoers add their own voices to Queen’s performances of favorite songs like “We Will Rock You” and “Bohemian Rhapsody.”

SFA’s Swingin’ Axes, Aces jazz bands to perform


NACOGDOCHES, Texas – The Swingin’ Axes and Swingin’ Aces jazz bands at Stephen F. Austin State University will present their final concert of the year at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 25, in Cole Concert Hall on the SFA campus.

Stone Fort Museum to host third pop-up concert featuring SFA’s Tuba-Euphonium Ensemble


NACOGDOCHES, Texas — The Stone Fort Museum on the campus of Stephen F. Austin State University will host its third pop-up concert featuring members of the SFA Tuba-Euphonium Ensemble from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday, May 10.

The concert will feature traditional Texas tunes performed by the ensemble, which is led by Dr. J.D. Salas, SFA associate professor of music.

Tools of the Trade: Dr. Matthew Beauregard applies math principles across disciplines


NACOGDOCHES, Texas — When Dr. Matthew Beauregard was offered a position as a professor in Stephen F. Austin State University’s Department of Mathematics and Statistics, he initially wasn’t sure the university was the right fit for him.

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