Axe ’Em, Jacks!
The 2026 Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Gala will be held on January 31, 2026.
Purchase Tickets
Tickets for the 2026 Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Gala are no longer available. For further inquiries, please call 936-468-5406 or email givetosfa@sfasu.edu.
About Gala
The Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Gala is a formal black tie event hosted by the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵSU Foundation, Inc. The event includes a formal dinner, donor recognition program and dancing to a live band. The purpose of the event is to honor generous benefactors to the university, showcase the impact of their giving on students, faculty/staff and academic and athletic programs, and reiterate the need for growth of the university’s endowment.
Lodging
The Fredonia Hotel & Convention Center
200 N Fredonia St,
Nacogdoches, TX 75961
936.564.1234
Event Parking
Drop off will be available at the Baker Pattillo Student Center at the Barnes & Noble entrance.
- The Baker Pattillo Student Center Parking Garage located off of Griffith Blvd. will be open on all floors.
- Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Gala Parking Map
Previous Honorees
Stephen F. Austin Society - Lifetime giving of $1 million+
2024 Honorees: Ashley and Greg Arnold
2023 Honoree: The Micky Elliott Family Foundation
Thomas J. Rusk Society - Lifetime giving of $500,000 to $999,999
2023 Honorees - Hank and Suzy Crouse
Fredonia Society - Lifetime giving of $100,000 to $499,999
2024 Honoree: Patsy Barton
2024 Honorees: Chris and Jim Berry
2024 Honorees: Carolyn and Harry Downing
2024 Honorees: Judy and Larry Holt
2023 Honorees: Sammie and Beverly Smith
2023 Honorees: David and Charlotte Sanderson
2023 Honorees: Paul and Dixie Kellerhals
Make a donation
Donations from individuals, corporations and philanthropic foundations build excellence and prestige in our university, and the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Gala is designed to motivate and inspire others to follow in the footsteps of our donors.
Learn about ways you can give to Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ.
For any questions, please call or email:
Phone: 936.468.5406 or 800.319.9517
Email: rsvp@sfasu.edu