Cancer. It’s a word that elicits strong emotions. Fear. Anger. Dread. Hate. Discouragement. However, Dr. Adrian Showalter is working to add a new word to that list: Hope. Showalter, an assistant professor of biology at Southern Arkansas University, is conducting cancer research through the use of nanoparticles. “The nanoparticles are small enough to get inside
The Southern Arkansas University System Board of Trustees met in regular session on Thursday, June 26, at the SAU Tech Student Center in East Camden. SAU President Dr. Bruno Hicks opened his report by introducing two new academic leader appointments to the SAU campus community: Dr. Gerald Plumlee, who was named the new dean of
It’s a word that means different things to different people. To some, it means being in charge; to others, it means setting the course for a group or organization; and to others, it means being at the forefront. To Eric Perez, however, it means just one thing – setting a positive example for the young
The Southern Arkansas University System Board of Trustees will meet in regular session at 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 26, 2025, in the SAU Tech Student Center on the SAU Tech campus in East Camden. The agenda includes comments by Dr. Bruno Hicks, SAU president, and Dr. Jerry Thomas, chancellor of SAU Tech; a presentation
The sky was the limit for approximately 30 aspiring scientists and engineers who participated in the 2nd Arkansas High-Powered Rocket Workshop, held from June 9 to 12 at Southern Arkansas University, culminating in the successful launch of nine high-powered rockets. Sponsored by the Arkansas Space Grant Consortium (ASGC) through a $30,000 grant secured by Dr.
