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With 120 areas of study, you can become a great physicist, musician, CEO, teacher and so much more. But first you have to become an SFA Lumberjack.
Joined May 2008
Extra purple pride is now on constant display at SFA!. A sculpture of SFA’s logo was recently installed in front of the Cole STEM Building. Selfies are welcomed and encouraged. 📷: Jeremey Rocha
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Today SFA celebrates its 95th anniversary. Although there have been many changes throughout the years, one thing that remains constant is the Lumberjack community’s purple pride. We thank everyone who has been a part of our history. You inspire our future! All hail to SFA!
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"Each moment of the year has its own beauty …" - Ralph Waldo Emerson. Don’t let this moment of the year pass you by. The SFA campus is currently a masterpiece of nature!.#BeautifulDayAtSFA
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We’ve always known history of rock and roll lecturer Herbert Midgley, aka The Internet Legend, is one of SFA’s most enthusiastic professors, but his recent appearance on CBS’s “Let’s Make a Deal” was a wonderful reminder. Axe ’em, Herb!. #Computed #RockAndRoll
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Members of the SFA and Nacogdoches communities stood at the entrance to the university in a peaceful protest to ask for justice for the black community. To see their “why,” visit @sfa_jacks on Instagram. #BlackLivesMatter
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Deck the halls with #PurplePride! We love the twinkle of purple on campus this time of year. 💜. Photo Credit: 360 Media of East Texas
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Our hearts are with those affected by Hurricane Harvey.
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The most recent forecast indicates Hurricane Laura will impact our area with high winds and rain tomorrow night and Thursday. Beginning noon Wednesday, Aug. 26, all classes are canceled for the remainder of the week. Classes are expected to resume as scheduled Monday, Aug. 31.
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A message from President Scott Gordon:
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After a comprehensive process evaluating affiliation with a university system, including responses and feedback from the SFA community and the general public, the SFA Board of Regents voted to accept the invitation of The University of Texas System to become a member institution.
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The bridge on Starr Avenue is now open — just in time for Showcase Saturday and azalea season!
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Another look at the Lumberjack Marching Band’s bold sound. in another really old town. Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
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This May, SFA will graduate its largest class in the university’s 95-year history. We’re proud of you, graduates! #SFAGraduation #FlashbackFriday
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For your Friday enjoyment: an aerial photograph showing a bird's-eye view of campus. Photo cred: Bryan McDowell.
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It's a quiet day at SFA, and I am a horrible goose. Honk honk Honk honk
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This year, SFA broke ground on the new Basketball Performance Center, and the Board of Regents approved a renovation and expansion to the Griffith Fine Arts Building, which will house theatres and facilities for sound recording technology and filmmaking. #20ThingsFor2020
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What a perfect way to finish the season. Thanks for bringing Chief Caddo home, Jacks!
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Uber will be making its debut in Nacogdoches soon. Join the celebration at 2 p.m. tomorrow at the Baker Pattillo Student Center Plaza.
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It’s not often that Lumberjacks get to enjoy snowfall, so today they took full advantage! #SFASnowDay ❄️
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Tony Hawk will serve as guest speaker for the Nelson Rusche Distinguished Lecture Series slated for 7:30 p.m. April 29. Through a Q&A format, Hawk will discuss his passion, entrepreneurship and the importance of giving back. Learn more at @RuscheBusiness
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Today we celebrate the birthday of Stephen F. Austin, the "Father of Texas" and SFA's namesake. Happy birthday, Stephen!
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🎶 "Summertime, and the livin’ is easy." 🎶
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Department of Public Safety troopers are on the SFA campus preparing to assist with response to Hurricane Laura, a storm that is forecasted to strengthen to Category 4 by landfall around 8 p.m. tonight. We welcome them to campus and appreciate their service to East Texas!
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Yesterday, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz toured SFA’s Cole STEM Building and met with community and university leaders. “The STEM Center was an impressive mix of research labs and classrooms, and I was excited to see the projects students have been working on this summer," Cruz tweeted.
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Attention Students:. Eligible students will receive pro-rated credits or refunds on certain fees they have paid. Using an effective date of March 15, these students will receive a refund equivalent to 49% of their semester costs for housing, recreation and student center fee.
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I’m a bearkat. 🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩.
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We’re so “doggone” happy it’s winter break!
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We're back, Jacks!. SFA will be open this fall, and we’ve made sure learning is more flexible than ever. Many options will be available so you can enjoy the vibrant experience for which SFA is well known. Stay tuned for more information. #LumberjacksFLEX
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A message from John Fields, chief of police for SFA’s University Police Department:
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Cheer on Demi Payne in the Olympic trials by watching her at 5 p.m. CT Friday on or on NBC.
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At the beginning of the fall semester, Dr. Adam Peck issued a challenge that if $10,000 was raised for the SFA Student Emergency Aid Fund, he would jump in the pool in his finest suit. Let’s see if we made it…
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Today we celebrate the birthday of Stephen F. Austin, the "Father of Texas" and SFA's namesake. Happy birthday, Stephen!
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What is your favorite color and why is it purple?.
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Can you believe Betty White is almost two years older than SFA? Happy birthday, Betty! Someone get this lady some purple! .#PurpleAndWhite #BettyWhite
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Construction of a student parking lot is planned to begin next summer.
SFA has purchased property on the south side of campus at 1512 Baker St. near Lumberjack Village for the construction of a new student parking lot, and a new shuttle bus also is on the way.
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President Scott Gordon is celebrating SFA’s 96th year today. Happy birthday, SFA!
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Saville Harris, assistant director of student engagement and Fraternity and Sorority Life, is one of this year's President’s Achievement Award recipients. We love your spirit and infectious smile, Saville! Congratulations and thank you for your service to SFA.
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Today the flags at SFA are flying at half-staff in honor of those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001. We will never forget.
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U.S. and Texas flags will be flying at half-staff through Oct. 6 in honor of the victims of the tragedy in Las Vegas.
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President Scott Gordon and the university have mutually agreed that it is in the best interest of both parties for the employment relationship to end. The Board has appointed Dr. Steve Westbrook to serve as SFA’s interim president until a permanent president assumes the office.
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Free charging stations are now available on the first floor of the Baker Pattillo Student Center. Select an available box, plug in, and swipe your SFA I.D. to securely leave your device. The light is red when in use and green when fully charged. #JacksCharge
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Exciting news! 📣📰🎉 .SFA has been ranked the No. 1 public school in Texas and No. 18 in the western region by the 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges. 📚🏆. This recognition highlights SFA's commitment to academic excellence and student success!
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After much discussion among university officials, SFA has announced it will hold in-person December graduation ceremonies. Additionally, May and August 2020 graduates are invited to participate in the December ceremonies. For more information, visit
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We wish you a safe and happy holiday season!
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Due to inclement weather today and expectations for continued precipitation and below freezing temperatures overnight, all campus activities (including in-person and online classes) scheduled for Monday, Feb. 15, have been canceled.
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We’ll join in on the "How hard did age hit you?” challenge. We think Steve is looking just as dapper as ever!. The statue of Stephen F. Austin has been an iconic part of campus since September 1986.
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We want to update you on the latest decisions Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA) is taking in response to the ongoing spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus). We will continue to offer all classes in an online or distance format for the remainder of the spring semester.
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To commemorate the 19th anniversary of one of the worst attacks on U.S. soil in modern history, SFA’s Young Conservatives of Texas and other student volunteers placed 2,977 flags outside the McKibben Education Building this morning — one for each person who died on Sept. 11.
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Due to the inclement weather and the potential for hazardous driving conditions all classes for Tuesday have been cancelled and University offices will be closed. For more information, visit
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The rare occurrence of three siblings playing for the same team at the same university is underway at SFA, as the Johnson sisters play for this year’s Ladyjack basketball team. To see them in action, attend the Ladyjack basketball game at 6:30 p.m. tonight in Johnson Coliseum.
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We have much to be thankful for, but what we are most grateful for is our amazing Lumberjack family. We hope you have a day of countless blessings. Happy Thanksgiving to all!
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Anyone with an SFA permit is allowed to park in parking garages at this time as long as it is not a handicap access space and you are not impeding traffic flow.
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SFA ranks as one of the safest colleges in America. Along with police officers on patrol 24 hours a day, seven days a week, SFA utilizes safety technology, including personal alert systems to keep the Lumberjack community safe. For more information, visit
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We figured you've waited long enough. Here's your new coliseum! #AxeEm
http://t.co/ojhaxPaTe9.
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All is quiet on the SFA Campus — with the exception of Surfin’ Steve, of course.
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The @SFASpiritTeams Pom Squad took the top spot at the NCA & NDA College National Championship. Way to go, Jacks! 💜
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Today we remember and honor our fallen heroes. America is the home of the free because of the brave. #MemorialDay #HomeOfTheBrave 🇺🇸
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Hundreds of prospective Lumberjacks and their parents are on campus this week attending #SFAOrientation. They are getting their first look at our amazing university and all it has to offer. Welcome to SFA future Lumberjacks and parents! #AxeEm
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Attention is in order! Allow us to introduce to you the 2021 Lumberjack, Deion Robbins. We can't wait to see him in action! #SFASpirit #LumberjackPride 💜🪓
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Hello fall! We’re loving the cool weather you brought us today.
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