The Southern Arkansas University Alumni Association, Inc. will honor nine outstanding SAU alumni during the organization’s annual Distinguished Alumni Awards Dinner at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 8, 2025. Tickets may be purchased online at www.saualumni.com/alumnidinner or by calling the Alumni Office at (870) 235-4079. Individual tickets are $20, or a table with eight seats
The Southern Arkansas University System Board of Trustees will meet in regular session at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, March 6, 2025, in Reynolds Center Grand Hall B on the SAU-Magnolia campus. The agenda includes the annual Board of Trustees election of officers; comments by Dr. Bruno Hicks, SAU president, and Dr. Jerry Thomas, chancellor of SAU
The David F. Rankin College of Business at Southern Arkansas University recently earned reaffirmation of its esteemed AACSB accreditation for six years following an extensive and encouraging peer review. A continuous improvement review team visited the SAU College of Business in the fall semester, and its recommendation for extension of accreditation was ratified recently by
In a major step toward securing U.S. mineral independence and driving economic growth in Southwest Arkansas, Southern Arkansas University has been awarded $2.75 million by the Higher Industry Readiness through Educational Development (HIRED) Workforce Grant. The grant supports the development of an innovative workforce training initiative, LiTHIUMLEARNS. Southwest Arkansas educators, industry professionals, and economic developers
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,
