Birds of prey stay alive by being quiet and mysterious, but several owls, hawks and other raptures will take center stage from 2-3:30 p.m. Sunday in the Southern Arkansas University Reynolds Center Foundation Hall for a presentation by Raptor Rehab of Central Arkansas. The event is free and open to anyone who want learn more… Read More
Rutter a Marine and award-winning physics student
Barbara Rutter loves a challenge – not only has she excelled in one of the most challenging degree programs at Southern Arkansas University, she did it while serving what she dubs as the most difficult branch of the United States military. Rutter, of New Llano, La., is slated to graduate this December from SAU’s Physics… Read More
Mulerider mascot to ride across Hot Springs and Little Rock
Megan Maye, Southern Arkansas University’s Mulerider, is loading up her esteemed mule, Molly Ann, to go on the road across Arkansas in celebration of SAU’s record-setting enrollment this fall. Maye, a senior at SAU’s College of Business, is ready to ride out of her senior year with a bang. She and Molly Ann are scheduled… Read More
SAU Celebration of Lights a tradition for 30 years
This year’s Celebration of Lights at Southern Arkansas University marks the 30th year of the campus spreading holiday cheer with illuminating displays and festive song and food. The event is set to start with the Overstreet Lighting Ceremony at 6 p.m. on Thursday, December 5, 2013. In the case of inclement weather, the lights will… Read More
The Mulligan Brothers to play Thursday at SAU
Country music band The Mulligan Brothers from Mobile, Ala. will playing their mix of folk, American and country music starting at 6 p.m. Thursday, November 7, 2013, at Southern Arkansas University. The concert will take place in the SAU mall area, and is open to the public. No seating is available, so guests are welcome… Read More
Author and Clinton diarist to speak on civil rights
Presidential diarist and author Janis F. Kearney will speak at 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 9, 2013, at Southern Arkansas University’s Reynolds Center Foundation Hall. The public is invited to attend. Kearney will speak about the civil rights leader Daisy Bates’ life growing up in Huttig, a small town in Union County, and about her… Read More
SAU’s Boo in the Barnyard a safe and fun event for kids
The fourth annual Boo in the Barnyard will offer a safe and fun place to trick or treat tomorrow night from 4:30-7 p.m. at the Southern Arkansas University Agriculture Center. Hosted by the SAU Agriculture Club, the event offers games, a petting zoo, haunted hallway, face painting and other activities. The event has grown each… Read More
SAU’s Upward Bound programs get $4,000 for technology
Southern Arkansas University’s two Upward Bound program were recently given $4,000 by the Arkansas Lottery Commission and its two international vendors. These grants were a part of a statewide gift of $40,000 for all the Arkansas Upward Bound programs to improve technology-based education for UB students. “The Arkansas Lottery Commission takes pride in helping deserving… Read More
SAU Chick-Fil-A celebrating first year of service
It is hard to believe it has been a year since the savory aroma of Chick-Fil-A first enticed students and the community to the Southern Arkansas University Food Court, but on Wednesday, October 30, 2013, the popular eatery will celebrate its first anniversary. To commemorate the event, there will be a short ceremony Wednesday at… Read More
Dr. Fitz Hill to present annual Mallory Lecture
Dr. Fitz Hill, president of Arkansas Baptist College, will present the annual Southern Arkansas University Kathleen Mallory Distinguished Lecture Series at 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 24, in the Reynolds Center Foundation Hall. Hill’s speech is entitled, “Arkansas Baptist College – How an Institution is attempting to ‘Put the Neighbor Back in the Hood.’” The… Read More