By Becky Bell on Oct 13, 2009 in Agriculture, Alumni, Community Corner, Featured, Regional News, Student Life | Comments Off
Southern Arkansas University Mulerider Sunny Wilcox and the University’s mule, “Molly B.,” finished second in the 21st annual Pea Ridge Mule Jump on Saturday, Oct. 10, at Pea Ridge High School. The pair competed against approximately 25 mules in the amateur mule jump division.
During a mule jump competition, a canvass-covered bar is positioned about three [...]
By Becky Bell on Aug 4, 2009 in Agriculture, Alumni, College of Science and Technology, Community Corner, Regional News | Comments Off
Southern Arkansas University has named Dr. Jeffry Miller of Mena, Ark., as the new head of the department of agriculture. Miller has 25 years of experience in animal production and has worked in the states of Arkansas, Tennessee and Kentucky.
Before taking over as head of the agriculture department at the University, Miller was the vice [...]
By Becky Bell on Jun 23, 2009 in Agriculture, Alumni, Community Corner, Featured, Regional News | Comments Off
The Ozmer House across the bypass from the Mulerider Stables on Highway 82 may be designated with an Arkansas Historical marker sign, but as it is white and sits slightly back from the road, it is sometimes easy to overlook. The Southern Arkansas University Alumni Board is hoping to change this by adding sunflowers and [...]
By Becky Bell on Jun 22, 2009 in Agriculture, College of Science and Technology, Community Corner, Featured, Regional News, Rodeo, Sports | Comments Off
Cody Prescott of the Southern Arkansas University rodeo team is the national champion of the tie down roping event at the College National Finals Rodeo which took place June 14-20 in Casper, Wyoming.
This was Prescott’s third time to compete in the CNFR event. Prescott, a junior majoring in agriculture business from Jay, Florida, drew some [...]
By Becky Bell on Sep 23, 2008 in Agriculture, Community Corner, Faculty/Staff Bulletin, Featured, Regional News, Rodeo, Student Life | 1 Comment
Rodeo fans and contestants are gearing up for the 27th annual Southern Arkansas University Rodeo set for 7:30 p.m. nightly Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at the Columbia County Fairgrounds. Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for SAU students with an ID as well as for children 7-12, and admission is free for children 7 and [...]
