About Dempsey College of Liberal and Performing Arts
The Dempsey College of Liberal and Performing Arts offers an excellent education that prepares students for the challenges and opportunities in a diverse and changing global society. The college’s graduates possess the knowledge, experience, and skills to pursue many promising careers.
The college enriches the learning experience of all students at the University through programs that develop critical thinking and promote effective communication, nurture artistic appreciation and expression, and deepen understanding of world cultures.
Recent News
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SAU celebrates all-time record enrollment
Southern Arkansas University, Magnolia, celebrates another record-breaking enrollment with 5,128 Muleriders for fall 2023. SAU’s 14% freshmen enrollment growth is a result of the University’s […]
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SAU Social Work students attend Lobby Day at the Arkansas General Assembly
On February 16, 2023, twenty-seven Southern Arkansas University (SAU) students and two faculty members, Professors Welch and Sherman, traveled to the Arkansas State Capitol to participate in Lobby […]
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SAU alum Dimettera Nicole Frazier elected mayor pro tempore in Springhill, Louisiana
On January 9, 2023, Frazier made history as the first woman and woman of color to serve as mayor pro-tempore in Springhill. As the longest serving city councilor, having served for four terms, […]
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Emerson-Thomas-Crone Lecture in Humanities returns with special guest Matt Birkbeck
The Dempsey College of Liberal and Performing Arts will host the Emerson-Thomas-Crone Lecturer Matt Birkbeck on March 2, 2023, from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. in the Reynolds Center Grand Hall. Matt Birkbeck […]
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Dr. Donika Kelly to speak at Dr. Kathleen Mallory Distinguished Lecture Series on SAU’s campus
Award-winning author Dr. Donika Kelly will be this year’s featured speaker at the Dr. Kathleen Mallory Distinguished Lecture Series at Southern Arkansas University. The lecture will begin at 6:30 […]