The Southern Arkansas University System Board of Trustees will meet in regular session at 1 p.m. Thursday, September 4, 2025, in Reynolds Grand Hall B on the SAU-Magnolia campus.

The agenda includes comments by Dr. Bruno Hicks, SAU president, and Dr. Jerry Thomas, chancellor of SAU Tech; a student presentation from the Dempsey College of Liberal and Performing Arts; SAU academic changes; and an update from SAU Advancement.

SAU, located in Magnolia, Arkansas, provides students with a complete college experience in a caring environment of service, innovation, and community. With more than 100 degrees in four distinct colleges and the School of Graduate Studies, SAU initiates new degree programs to fit the needs of career and professional trends of today. As part of this commitment, SAU proudly offers the Next Step Guarantee program, ensuring that students receive the necessary resources, career guidance, and support to transition successfully from college to their chosen careers or graduate studies. To learn more about SAU, visit www.saumag.edu.