Recent News
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Building Arkansas’s future: lithium industry support is high priority for SAU
As the global community moves toward sustainable energy solutions, Arkansas is uniquely positioned to lead this transition. The state, particularly the southwestern region, is rich in natural resources, including significant lithium deposits. This discovery marks a new chapter for Arkansas, offering the potential to become a major player in the energy sector, as the focus... Read More
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SAU engineering students win awards at prestigious engineering conference
Armed with their innovative research, Noah Bretz and Zachary Rennard, engineering students from Southern Arkansas University, recently participated in a competition sponsored by Siemens and hosted by the University of the District of Columbia at the 9th Industrial Engineering and Operations Management (IEOM) conference. This prestigious conference was held in Washington, D.C., June 4-6, 2024. ... Read More
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Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders visits SAU as part of her Capital for the Day tour in Magnolia
On Thursday, Southern Arkansas University welcomed distinguished guests as Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders and her cabinet graced the campus during her visit to Magnolia, designated as the Arkansas Capital for the Day. The historic occasion marked a pivotal moment for both the University and the community as they received the esteemed leader of the state. Sanders’ visit to... Read More
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SAU Engineering Department partners with Southern Aluminum for experiential learning opportunity
A group of 15 engineering students from Southern Arkansas University began work-study projects on lean manufacturing and production system quality at Southern Aluminum, one of the fastest growing local innovation industries. “This is a significant partnership between SAU’s engineering program and Southern Aluminum to provide our students with practical learning experiences,” said Dr. Mahbub Ahmed,... Read More
