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 The post Student […]

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 The post Local business sees growth potential in partnership […]

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 The post Advisory […]

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 The post Backpack to […]

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 The post Dr. Rankin authors book on economics […]

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 The post SAU students offer tax […]

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 The post Students explore career opportunities […]

Results from RCB faculty research on environmental sustainability indicate that overall, improved environmental performance leads to improved profitability and increased sales. For eight years, faculty members of the Rankin College of Business in collaboration with researchers from Louisiana Tech University and Sam Houston State University studied the impact of environmental sustainability on […]