LiTHIUMLEARNS today announced a $25,000 donation from Chevron. LiTHIUMLEARNS, an initiative of Southern Arkansas University, is dedicated to building a skilled talent pipeline for the region’s emerging critical minerals industry. This contribution will directly support its STEM education and workforce development programs, including the Mobile STEM Lab set to begin visiting K-12 school districts across… Read More
SAU to host AI workshop series this April

Southern Arkansas University is excited to host a series of engaging workshops this April, offering practical insights into the world of artificial intelligence (AI). These sessions, designed for various audiences, will equip participants with the tools to integrate AI into their daily routines, business operations, and advanced technical applications. The workshops will be held on… Read More
SAU receives transformational $4.5 million gift from the Windgate Foundation

SAU receives transformational $4.5 million gift from the Windgate Foundation Southern Arkansas University is proud to announce a transformational $4.5 million gift from the Windgate Foundation to establish the Windgate Scholars Program Scholarship Endowment, marking the largest single donor gift for scholarships in the University’s history. “This is a defining day for Southern Arkansas University,”… Read More
Southern Arkansas University Students and Faculty Visit ExxonMobil Houston Campus (EMHC) in Spring, TX and Baytown Facilities

Southern Arkansas University students and faculty recently participated in an immersive, multi-day industry engagement experience through the LiTHIUMLEARNS program. Sponsored and hosted by ExxonMobil, the group toured the EMHC and Baytown refinery facilities. During the EMHC visit, participants learned about ExxonMobil’s history, toured research facilities, and saw first-hand the emphasis the corporation puts on valuing its… Read More
SAU Biology Department awarded $50,000 start-up package to launch Public Health Informatics Laboratory

Southern Arkansas University is proud to announce that the Department of Biology has been selected to receive a $50,000 New Faculty Recruitment Start-up Package through the Arkansas IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE). This competitive award was granted in recognition of the innovative lab initiative proposed by Dr. Samia Amin, newly appointed assistant professor… Read More
SAU Nursing Students partner with Special Olympics Arkansas for Healthy Young Athletes event

Southern Arkansas University Department of Nursing community health students teamed up with Special Olympics Arkansas to host a Healthy Young Athletes Experience at Magnolia Specialized Services during the fall semester. The event focused on promoting wellness and healthy habits among young athletes, aged 2–7 years, through fun, educational, play-based activities. Stations included interactive lessons on… Read More
SAU students and researchers present at statewide and national conferences

Students and faculty from Southern Arkansas University recently presented research at statewide and national conferences, highlighting the University’s commitment to undergraduate research and academic excellence. During the fall semester, SAU students and faculty attended the Arkansas INBRE Conference in Fayetteville, Arkansas, where they shared research with biomedical scholars from across the state. Arkansas INBRE (IDeA… Read More
SAU Board of Trustees elects 2026 officers and hears updates on enrollment, strategic initiatives, and campus developments

The Southern Arkansas University System Board of Trustees met in a regularly scheduled session on Friday, November 21, on the SAU–Magnolia campus. Trustees approved previous meeting minutes and conducted officer elections for 2026, naming Jason Sullivan as chair, Monty Harrington as vice-chair, and Gary Sewell as secretary. Dr. Bruno Hicks, SAU president, provided an overview… Read More
SAU Engineering hosts concurrent course with Caddo Hills High School

The Engineering Department at Southern Arkansas University has launched a new concurrent course with Caddo Hills High School, marking the first program of its kind in the region. The class, Fundamentals of Manufacturing, allows high school students to earn college credit while developing practical skills for careers in the manufacturing industry. “We are excited to… Read More
SAU Professor embarks on leadership journey with LeadAR

Dr. Amber Overholser, director of the master of public administration program, returned from a National Study Tour of Washington D.C. as a member of LeadAR’s 21st cohort, bringing the latest in agriculture policy and advocacy to SAU students. Overholser applied for LeadAR looking for a new challenge that was relevant to the work she does…. Read More
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