Peoples Bank Speaker Dara Duguay 10 a.m. | September 19, 2023 | Harton Theatre Join the Rankin College of Business on September 19, 2023, in Harton Theatre to hear Ms. Dara Duguay, finance education, author, and speaker. Dara Duguay, is the CEO of Credit Builders Alliance in Washington, DC. Prior to joining CBA, she ran… Read More
Accounting Department Spring 2023 Updates
Accounting department makes advances in the classroom and out The Department of Accounting in the Rankin College of Business at Southern Arkansas University has seen opportunities and growth for students in the classroom and within the accounting industry. The department hosted a Career Fair for accounting majors in the fall with tremendous success. Several students… Read More
SAU accounting students work with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA)
Accounting students in the College of Business at Southern Arkansas University have willingly volunteered to do something most people dread – work on income taxes. A total of seven students for the Department of Accounting are participating in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program sponsored by the Central Arkansas Development Council (CADC). The students are… Read More
Student Spotlight: Joanna Graham
Name: Joanna Graham Major(s): Financial Analysis and Supply Chain Management Class Year: 2021 Hometown: Flower Mound, Texas Please tell us about your future plans once you graduate from Southern Arkansas University. I plan on pursuing a career in Corporate Finance in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. How are your experiences in the Rankin College of… Read More
Local business sees growth potential in partnership with SAU students and staff
When Christy Ouei opened MuleKick in July 2019 she knew right away she wanted to involve Southern Arkansas University and not just because of its location, although that certainly helps. MuleKick is located right down the road from the heart of SAU’s campus at 2158 N. Jackson. The eclectic eatery is open from 6:30 a.m…. Read More
Advisory Council inducts inaugural Hall of Fame class
The Rankin College of Business Advisory Council recently inducted three members into its inaugural Hall of Fame class. On September 14, the late Mr. Louis Blanchard, Dr. Ron J. Ponder, and Peoples Bank were inducted into the Hall of Fame, which recognizes and memorializes remarkable business leaders and organizations for professional success, community service, and… Read More
Backpack to Briefcase initiative continues to grow
Now, in its second year, the Rankin College of Business Backpack to Briefcase initiative continues to grow in popularity. The initiative is a weeklong campaign where local professionals and alumni in various industries are invited to present on a variety of professional topics and help prepare students for careers after college. “Backpack to Briefcase is… Read More
Dr. Rankin authors book on economics
Dr. David F. Rankin, president emeritus and professor of finance at Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia, Arkansas, has published What Every American Needs to Know About Economics, through Xlibris. The book covers a wide range of economic theories and “reminds the reader of the magic of the market and the role it has played in… Read More
SAU students offer tax services
In 2019, three students at Southern Arkansas University volunteered in the community as part of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. The VITA program, sponsored by the Internal Revenue Service, provides free tax preparation services for people who make less than $55,000 a year. The program was founded in 1971 and has expanded to… Read More
Students explore career opportunities in Northwest Arkansas
In March, several students from Rankin College of Business traveled to Fort Smith, Arkansas as part of the RCB on the Road program. The students visited The Don McDonald Group, Arc Best, and First National Bank of Fort Smith. Business Advisory Council members and alumni Don and Jennifer McDonald hosted the students. “We really wanted… Read More
