- SAU alumnus named to “Best-in-State” Forbes list
Don McDonald, a 1989 alumnus of Southern Arkansas University, has been named to the 2019 Forbes “Best-in-State Wealth Advisors” list, published on February 20. McDonald is a financial advisor for Merrill Lynch in Fort Smith, Arkansas. “We are incredibly proud of Don being named to the list,” said Mark Rhodes, Merrill market executive. “We believe... Read Mor […]
- 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 Mor […]
- 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 Mor […]
- 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 Mor […]
- Student gains firsthand leadership experience as Dean for the Day at SAU
Kelsie Madison, a senior Marketing major from El Dorado, Arkansas, was the winner of the first Dean for the Day contest at Southern Arkansas University. The exciting new program, introduced by Dr. Robin Sronce, dean of the Rankin College of Business, allows students to experience firsthand what it takes to lead an organization. Madison and... Read Mor […]
- Southern Arkansas University Spring Commencement ceremonies set for May 3
Southern Arkansas University’s Spring Commencement ceremonies are scheduled for Friday, May 3, 2019. A total of 436 candidates for graduation will be recognized in four ceremonies. All ceremonies will take place at the W.T. Watson Athletic Center according to the following schedule: 8:30 a.m. College of Science & Engineering […]
- Peoples Bank gifts SAU with $50,000 toward dean endowment
Peoples Bank recently presented Southern Arkansas University with a gift of $50,000 to be placed toward its $500,000 funding commitment to the Peoples Bank Endowed Dean’s Chair in the David F. Rankin College of Business. Dr. Trey Berry, president of SAU, has named Dr. Robin Sronce, dean of the Rankin College of Business, as the... Read Mor […]
- SAU opens registration for summer sessions and fall 2019 semester
Registration has begun for Summer I and II sessions as well as the fall 2019 semester at Southern Arkansas University. For prospective students interested in taking summer classes or starting in the fall, begin by applying for admission to SAU at www.SAUmag.edu/apply or to find out more about SAU, schedule a tour, or ask questions... Read Mor […]
