Stephen F. Austin State University

A historic day for SFA. 🪓 The @utsystem Board of Regents officially approved: ✔️ SFA’s Strategic Plan ✔️ SFA’s Campus Master Plan ✔️ A new 336-bed residence hall These milestones position us to enhance the full Lumberjack experience, modernize our campus and support continued enrollment growth. The next decade will transform this campus — and we’re just getting started! Read more: gosfa.com/4roif2z #AxeEm

Congrats to the @SFA_Dance_Team & @SFA_Cheer_ teams on their amazing performances at the @sfasu Showcase today! Easy to see how these teams have won 39 National Championships! No doubt they’ll bring home a few more at Nationals 👊 #AxeEm🪓 #EastTexasTough💪

Always great to welcome Greg Arnold ’87 back to campus to see the incredible progress of @SFA_ACE and the momentum building across the university. We are grateful for his continued support and leadership! #AxeEm

Steven Uhl 09’ BSN is checking in from Mission Control as part of the Houston Orion Crew Health and Medical Operations! #AxeEm

Matthew Landon ‘08 is also part of the Artemis II launch countdown coordination team and shared this photo with us. 🚀 #AxeEm

As the Artemis program continues with today’s launch, we’re proud to see Lumberjacks helping shape the future of space exploration. 🚀 From SFA to NASA, our alumni are contributing to missions that will return humans to the moon and beyond. 🌕 Their journeys were sparked right here in Nacogdoches through hands-on research opportunities and the mentorship of faculty who helped turn curiosity into careers. Meet the Lumberjacks making an impact: gosfa.com/45zm78K #AxeEm #Artemis #NASAMoonCrew

Big win for our Lumberjacks! 🤖🏆 The SFA robotics team earned 1st place at the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) Region 5 Autonomous Robotics Competition, competing against top programs from across the region. From system design to programming and full integration, this team delivered at every level! It’s a powerful example of the hands-on, project-based learning experiences that are shaping the future of engineering at SFA. #AxeEm #STEM #Robotics #Engineering

Jaydan Martinez’s story is one of resilience, determination and purpose. After growing up in the foster care system, he is now a mass communications student at Stephen F. Austin State University and working to create opportunities for others with similar experiences. “I am not an orphan. I am not a ward. I am not a statistic. I am a Son of the State. I am someone who belongs and deserves a good future and a fighting chance – just as the great leaders who founded Texas.” #AxeEm Read the full story: gosfa.com/4bHDqYc

Our second CAP Day at SFA was a success! 🎉 Thanks to all the students and families who spent the day with us. Your journey is just getting started, and we’re excited to be part of it! 🪓 The Coordinated Admission Program (CAP), established by @utsystem, allows students to begin at a UT System university with a pathway to The University of Texas at Austin. Many students discover everything they need right here at SFA—and decide to stay. Learn more: gosfa.com/uts-cap #AxeEm #CAPDayatSFA

What a night! 🤠🪓 In partnership with the Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce, SFA brought together students, alumni, faculty, staff and community members for an unforgettable evening of Lumberjack pride. SFA Night at the Rodeo was a true celebration of what makes this community special! 💜 #AxeEm

The day is finally here! 🤠🪓 SFA Night at the Nacogdoches Pro Rodeo 🕡 Doors open: 6:30 PM 🐂 Rodeo begins: 7:30 PM 🎟️ First 100 SFA students (with ID) receive a FREE ticket + an exclusive SFA rodeo t-shirt 🚌 Shuttle service from campus (provided by SGA) 🎉 Greek Week winners announced 🎤 National Anthem performed by SFA student Nila Moutray, junior Sound Recording Technology major in the School of Music 🇺🇸 ROTC presentation of colors Open to students, faculty, staff, alumni and the entire community—just wear purple and sit with the SFA section! #AxeEm | #SFARodeo

The Claybar family’s connection to SFA runs deep, and now that legacy will continue supporting future Lumberjacks for generations to come. Established in honor and memory of Linda Claybar, the Claybar Family Endowed Scholarship shows how philanthropy can turn personal meaning into lasting opportunity for students. For alumni, families and friends of SFA, this is one meaningful way to ensure a legacy lives on while opening doors for future generations. To learn more, connect with SFA’s Office of Development at givetosfa@sfasu.edu or 936.468.5406. #AxeEm #JacksGiveBack

Lights. Camera. Lumberjack. 🎬 Richard Robichaux ’96 is back in the spotlight — this time featured in @TexasHighways for his remarkable journey from East Texas to the screen. His story is a powerful reminder that big-stage success can start right here in Nacogdoches. 🪓 Read the full feature: gosfa.com/4d3tM39 #AxeEm

Make it eight in a row! 🪓🌲🏆 The SFA Sylvans captured their 8th straight Southern Forestry Conclave title — the most dominant run in competition history — while setting a new all-time scoring record. That’s 20 championships and counting! 🎉 #AxeEm Read more: gosfa.com/4lV9P0U

One of the most popular spring events is almost here! 🌸 The SFA Gardens Spring Plant Sale is back with rare finds, pollinator favorites and “Texas-tough” plants you won’t find just anywhere. Every purchase at the sale helps support the gardens, student learning and educational programs across SFA Gardens. 🌼 🌳 #AxeEm 📆 Saturday, April 11 ⏰ 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. 📍 Pineywoods Native Plant Center For more information and the full list of plants, visit: gosfa.com/41durHW

What even is a Bearkat?! 😏 #AxeEm x #orELSE

SFA 🤝 @Fabletics We are proud to share that SFA is part of the new Fabletics College Collection, expanding Lumberjack pride into premium athleisure and lifestyle apparel! From campus to national brands — the Lumberjack brand continues to grow. 🏃🪓 🛒 shop the entire collection: gosfa.com/4cUezkV #AxeEm

National recognition for SFA student excellence! ✨ Savannah Bunn, a senior in SFA’s Denard Haden School of Theatre and Dance, has been selected as one of only two undergraduates in the country for the thINKingDANCE Emerging Writers Fellowship—an honor recognizing outstanding work in dance writing. Another example of SFA students making an impact on the national stage! #AxeEm gosfa.com/4sYaL71

Nothing better than our SFA family! 🪓 #AxeEm

Let’s go @SFAWBB!!! The @LMB_SFA is in the house and ready to rock the Lady Jacks to victory! Fired up to be here with a great @SFASU crowd! Let’s get it…👊 #AxeEm🪓 #EastTexasTough💪

Spring has arrived in full color! 💮 With azaleas, dogwoods and so much more in bloom, our campus becomes a living showcase of why Nacogdoches is known as the Garden Capital of Texas. 🌺 #AxeEm