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CARRI facility grand opening

A grand opening for Stephen F. Austin State University's Center for Applied Research and Rural Innovation will take place June 24, 2025. Located at SFA’s former Science Research Center, the facility covers approximately 15 acres and will serve as a hub for SFA resources to the deep East Texas region. Areas of particular value in the facility are industry training rooms, visiting faculty and partner offices, advanced manufacturing space, and 3D printers. Classroom space, a cyber lounge and conference room space will be available to the SFA and deep East Texas communities. It also will serve as headquarters for CARRI staff members.