College tuition across the U.S. continues to rise, yet Southern Arkansas University has earned another cost-efficient accolade with its recent high ranking by AffordableColleges.com’s “50 Most Affordable Public Schools for Out-of-State Students.” AffordableCollege.com ranked SAU number six for affordability in the U.S. for out-of-state students. The annual out-of-state tuition cost quoted by the site is… Read More
SAU hosts Fall Commencements Friday
Southern Arkansas University is scheduled to recognize 36 graduate students and 136 undergraduates during two Fall Commencement ceremonies at 5 and 7 p.m. on Friday, December 12, 2014. Both ceremonies will take place in the gymnasium at the W.T. Watson Center. The 5 p.m. graduation will include students from the School of Graduate Studies, the… Read More
Join SAU on May ’15 trip to Spain
Students and community members are invited to join the annual Southern Arkansas University group tour of Europe for the May 13-24, 2015, voyage to Spain. Travelers will enjoy the magnificent vistas of Madrid, Granada, and Costa del Sol. All will have the chance to admire the cathedrals of Barcelona and Toledo. The group will relax… Read More
SAU to host annual Veterans Day tribute
Wear your patriotic colors and join Southern Arkansas University’s annual Veterans Day Salute to Troops from 12:15-1 p.m. on November 11, 2014. Due to the possibility of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held in Reynolds Center Grand Hall. Please invite a service member or bring a photo or memorabilia in their honor to be… Read More
Pre-game festivities announced for Murphy USA Classic vs. Henderson State
MAGNOLIA, Ark. – Southern Arkansas University and its athletic department have announced a full slate of pre-game festivities on Saturday, November 8 as the SAU football team will square off against nationally-ranked Henderson State in the sixth-annual Murphy USA Classic game, which will be held at Memorial Stadium in El Dorado. Tickets for the game… Read More
SAU hosting 9/11 ceremony Thursday
MAGNOLIA — Southern Arkansas University is hosting a 9/11 Day of Remembrance and Service ceremony Thursday from 12:15-12:45 p.m. in Harton Theatre. Members of the community are invited to come remember those who lost their lives, to honor first responders and military personnel, and to encourage acts of service. First responders and military personnel in… Read More
SAU Board selects presidential search committee
The Southern Arkansas University Board of Trustees announced Thursday selection of a hiring committee to find a successor to SAU President Dr. David Rankin.
Rankin announced on May 1, 2014, that he would be retiring effective June 30, 2015. According to Chairman of the SAU Board Bill Stringfellow, the committee will make a recommendation to SAU Board, which will make the final hiring decision.
SAU recognizes seven outstanding graduating seniors and graduate students
Nathan Dunn Dunn is the outstanding graduate student from the College of Science and Technology. He is completing the MCIS (Master of Science in Information and Computer Science) degree program. Dunn earned his B.S. in aerospace engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington and joined SAU in the Fall 2012. He joined Dr. Khalil Dajani in research of Quantum Algorithms and… Read More
SAU NRRC expands its services for region’s public and industry
MAGNOLIA – The Natural Resource Research Center at Southern Arkansas University has significantly expanded its range of services to the region’s public and industry. The NRRC has made a name for itself for its analytical chemistry support for research and development services and as one of the few Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality certified laboratories…. Read More
SAU makes Service Honor Roll for fifth consecutive year
Southern Arkansas University has been named to the 2012 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with Distinction. The national Honor Roll is the highest federal recognition a college or university can receive for its commitment to volunteering, service-learning and civic engagement. The Corporation for National and Community Service admitted colleges and universities for their… Read More
