The Southern Arkansas University System Board of Trustees will meet in regular session at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, December 5, 2024, via Zoom. The agenda includes comments by Dr. Bruno Hicks, SAU president, and Dr. Jerry Thomas, chancellor of SAU Tech; academic program changes at SAU; and personnel changes in executive session. To access the Zoom
James E. Reppert, associate professor of mass communication at Southern Arkansas University, has been competitively selected for participation in the International Radio and Television Society Foundation Faculty/Industry Seminar, to be held November 15 at NBCUniversal at 30 Rockefeller Plaza in New York City. “Media Insiders 2024: Today’s Opportunities and Tomorrow’s Challenges” will feature a variety
Southern Arkansas University is proud to announce the debut of The SAU Difference scholarship program, a new initiative designed to provide financial support for eligible incoming freshmen from Arkansas. The SAU Difference scholarship program is a game-changer for Arkansas students, designed to make higher education more accessible than ever before. As a last-dollar initiative, it
The annual Veterans Day tribute will be held at Southern Arkansas University at noon on Monday, November 11, in Grand Hall of the Donald W. Reynolds Center. Chaplain Captain Patrick Finney will be the guest speaker. SAU students, faculty, and staff will also participate in the ceremony. Finney, a 1996 graduate of Central Arkansas, currently
Southern Arkansas University is thrilled to announce the launch of the Mulerider Next Step Guarantee program for the freshman class of 2025. This innovative initiative is designed to ignite passion and empower students from their very first day through graduation as they embark on their journeys to professional success! The program will allow students to dive into
Southern Arkansas University is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Connie Wilson as the University’s next vice president for advancement. Her appointment comes after a comprehensive search process, and she officially began her new role on December 2, 2024. Wilson, who has been a dedicated member of the SAU community for over 15 years,
Southern Arkansas University and University Housing are thrilled to bring back the Columbia County Angeltree program, a beloved tradition designed to spread holiday cheer to families in need. This year, the program aims to support over 340 children and 134 underprivileged families across Columbia County. Whether you choose to sponsor a child or family or
Four Southern Arkansas University students presented innovative research at the Arkansas IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE) Conference, held November 8-9, 2024, at the University of Arkansas Fayetteville. Funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Arkansas INBRE aims to expand biomedical research opportunities across the state, fostering innovation and collaboration. The annual INBRE
The Southern Arkansas University System Board of Trustees will meet in regular session at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, December 5, 2024, via Zoom. The agenda includes comments by Dr. Bruno Hicks, SAU president, and Dr. Jerry Thomas, chancellor of SAU Tech; academic program changes at SAU; and personnel changes in executive session. To access the Zoom
Southern Arkansas University’s 41st Annual Celebration of Lights on December 5, 2024, will offer an abundance of holiday cheer with festive lighting displays, photos with Santa, train rides, festive food, and a special presentation of “Merry Madagascar.” SAU’s Celebration of Lights began in 1984 as a lighting display to enhance SAU’s seventy-fifth-year celebration. It included a
