Today the SAU System proceeded with plans to move course delivery online by March 30. SAU Tech released its plan for the remainder of the spring semester. SAU faculty and staff have pulled together to facilitate changes in curriculum delivery and student services to be ready to meet campus needs. We know that many questions… Read More
SAU Coronavirus Update March 12 – SAU moves to online course delivery March 30
March 12, 2020
The Southern Arkansas University System continues to take proactive measures intended to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus. Currently, there are no confirmed cases among the Southern Arkansas University System. Out of an abundance of caution, the Southern Arkansas University Magnolia campus has canceled all face-to-face classes scheduled for the week of March 16-20 prior… Read More
SAU Coronavirus Update March 11, 2020
March 11, 2020
The Southern Arkansas University System Risk Management Task Force continues to actively monitor the public health concerns surrounding COVID-19, or the novel Coronavirus. The safety and well-being of our campus communities remain our highest priority. Decisions are based on the fluid information provided by The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state and… Read More
NPC Breaks Ground on two new science labs
February 27, 2020
National Park College (NPC) broke ground on two new science labs Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020. The NPC Board of Trustees approved the project in December. The addition to the Lab Sciences building will expand both the first and second floor of the building’s west side. The bottom floor will house a new physics and engineering… Read More
Engineering program receives state grant to study new methods for asphalt production
February 18, 2020
The Southern Arkansas University Engineering program has been awarded a $291,000 research grant from the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) to study improved methods for manufacturing the asphalt used on the state’s roads and highways. SAU faculty members will analyze the effects of using a wood ash-based polymer as an alternative filler for producing hot… Read More
SAU Theatre to present ‘Wiley and the Hairy Man’
February 14, 2020
The Southern Arkansas University Theatre Department is set to perform the children’s theatre production of “Wiley and the Hairy Man” at Harton Theatre from Feb. 19-23, 2020.
Don McDonald gifts College of Business with subscription to Barron’s in Education program
February 13, 2020
The Rankin College of Business is excited to announce a beneficial new collaboration with the Barron’s in Education Program from Dow Jones. Dr. Robin Sronce, dean of the College, said a license providing 24/7 access to Barron’s content will enhance the business curriculum for faculty and students. The subscription to Barron’s was made possible by… Read More
Whitney Gass gains valuable insights at national correctional conference in San Diego
February 5, 2020
Whitney Gass, assistant professor of criminal justice at Southern Arkansas University and a Governor’s appointee to the Arkansas Board of Corrections, had an “eye-opening” experience attending the American Correctional Association Conference in San Diego, Calif., Jan. 10-14. Gass was appointed to the state board by Gov. Asa Hutchinson in February 2017; her term is for… Read More
Italia Bustamante, 1st-generation college student, finds inspiration at SAU
The resilience and encouragement of her parents has helped guide first-generation college student Italia Bustamante toward pursuing her Bachelor’s in Social Work at Southern Arkansas University. When she graduates this May, she not only will have graduate school to look forward to but firm career plans and a heart full of gratitude. Bustamante, a senior from De… Read More
New golf driving range to improve aim for students, visitors
February 4, 2020
Students, faculty and the Magnolia community can hone their golfing skills at SAU’s new driving range. The range, located on the southeast side of campus adjacent to University Village, is open daily from daylight until dark. A golf ball dispensing machine is located in the range building on site and a debit or credit card… Read More
