SFA Research and Graduate Studies

09/04/2026

New swag drop! Want to learn more about graduate school at SFA and get some cool swag? Be on the lookout for our tabling announcements. We will let you know when and where!

09/01/2026

This summer, Kara Eaton, a master’s degree student in the School of Social Work, was one of three students in the country selected to participate in the 14th University Scholars Leadership Symposium at the United Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok, Thailand. You might have seen her posts on our Instagram story from her travels, highlighting her time at the Symposium and the country's cuisine. But the most special part for Kara was giving back.

“The most memorable moment of the symposium was cooking and serving meals to vulnerable populations in the community,” she said. “It was one of the hottest days I have ever experienced, and it made me admire those who show up and serve their community no matter the conditions. I was also honored to be welcomed in the homes of those I delivered goods to, and I saw the resilience in them despite their living conditions. This experience taught me that service begins with working alongside members of the community and the importance of collective responsibility to address humanitarian issues.”

For more information on SFA’s School of Social Work, visit sfasu.edu/socialwork.

08/31/2026

Lumberjacks make great lifesavers!
Tomorrow, the Lumberjack community will have the opportunity to donate blood during the Weeks of Welcome blood drive. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sept. 1, you can drop by the Student Center, Multimedia Room 2.106, to make your donation.
Follow for more Weeks of Welcome events.

08/26/2026

It's a little deeper than just "Graduate Studies."
At SFA it's more than just a name, it's the action we put behind the name. From networking opportunities to graduate assistantships and more, we work to make sure our students are ready to advance or take on a new career by graduation.
Come see what it's like to be a graduate Lumberjack. Request more information using the link in our bio.

08/25/2026

Need a little pick-me-up?
Undergraduate student Evelyn F. set up a trinket trade box at the Wilson street gazebo. If you’re on campus and have a little trinket to trade, stop by. While you’re there, grab one of our new grad stickers!

08/25/2026

Jennifer Hanlon Patterson, the Director of Research and Sponsored Programs, is next in our staff spotlight. Jennifer supports Research staff members.
Fun fact: In December 1984, you would have found her dancing and singing along at Reunion Arena while Prince rocked the stage during his legendary Purple Rain Tour.
Her favorite quote is, "We are all just a collection of the stories we leave behind. Make sure yours are worth telling." - Dave Grohl

08/24/2026

08/24/2026

Let’s normalize graduate students taking first day of class photos 📸
Have a first day photo or a cool study space setup you want to share as a grad student? Tag us!

08/21/2026

Getting to meet everybody at Graduate Orientation today was a blast! We can’t wait to see what the fall semester has in store for these new graduate students. Axe ’em!

08/20/2026

We can't believe how close that airplane got!
Anyway, today is the last day to register for Graduate Orientation; you don't want to miss out. Register using the link in mySFA. We can't wait to see you!