Southern Arkansas University is set to confer degrees on 347 students during spring commencement exercises on Friday, May 4. Three ceremonies are planned. Students receiving degrees from the Department of Nursing will graduate during a ceremony at 2 p.m. in the Grand Hall of the Donald W. Reynolds Campus and Community Center. The speaker for [...]
State University Leaders Announce Higher Education Compact
March 22, 2011 By
LITTLE ROCK – The presidents and chancellors of Arkansas’ 11 public universities and two university systems Tuesday issued a 16-point pledge to accountability, collaboration and cooperation aimed at addressing the state’s educational, social and economic needs and opportunities. Speaking at a news conference held in the State Capitol’s Rotunda, the education leaders unveiled their “Compact [...]
Bill Stringfellow appointed to Board of Trustees
February 7, 2011 By
MAGNOLIA — Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe has announced the appointment of William “Bill” Stringfellow, a retired insurance executive and attorney from Little Rock, to the Southern Arkansas University System Board of Trustees. He replaces Nathan Evers of El Dorado, a two-term member of the Board who recently completed his second stint as chairman. “Governor Beebe [...]
University recognized by Governor’s Quality Award Program
November 16, 2010 By
MAGNOLIA — A commitment to continuous improvement earned Southern Arkansas University state-wide recognition Monday night during the 16th annual Arkansas Governor’s Quality Awards celebration at the Peabody Hotel in Little Rock. A total of 18 business organizations were recognized on four award levels during the event. SAU President Dr. David Rankin accepted the Commitment Level [...]
SAU Trustees approve $6.5 million bond issue for Agriculture Center
November 4, 2010 By
MAGNOLIA – Construction of a new Agriculture Center at Southern Arkansas University is one step closer to reality after the SAU System Board of Trustees gave administrators the green light for a $6.5 million bond issue for the project. The vote came during the trustees’ quarterly meeting on Thursday at the SAU Tech campus in [...]
