It’s a word that means different things to different people. To some, it means being in charge; to others, it means setting the course for a group or organization; and to others, it means being at the forefront. To Eric Perez, however, it means just one thing – setting a positive example for the young… Read More
From concept to countdown: Students take flight at SAU Rocket Workshop
The sky was the limit for approximately 30 aspiring scientists and engineers who participated in the 2nd Arkansas High-Powered Rocket Workshop, held from June 9 to 12 at Southern Arkansas University, culminating in the successful launch of nine high-powered rockets. Sponsored by the Arkansas Space Grant Consortium (ASGC) through a $30,000 grant secured by Dr…. Read More
Muleriders win steak cooking contest at 2025 Blossom Festival
For Sherman Glass, it was only his third time to cook steaks competitively. It turned out to be his best. Glass and the four other members of the team Muleriders Smoke Show from Southern Arkansas University won the 2025 World Championship Steak Cook-Off at the Magnolia Blossom Festival. Glass, an instructor of agriculture education at… Read More
District-funded teacher residencies surpass $2 Million as SAU’s Rider Residency model gains momentum
In just two years since launching its innovative Rider Residency model, Southern Arkansas University and its six partner school districts have reached a major milestone—providing over $2 million in direct support to aspiring teachers through paid, year-long residencies. This groundbreaking approach to teacher preparation is made possible through strong collaboration with Ashdown School District, Camden… Read More
Dr. Angela Stanford named dean of Graduate Studies at SAU
Southern Arkansas University is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Angela Stanford as the new dean of the School of Graduate Studies, effective June 1, 2025. Dr. Stanford brings more than three decades of experience in education, a strong background in academic leadership, and a passion for student success to this vital leadership role…. Read More
SAU names Dr. Gerald Plumlee dean of Rankin College of Business
Southern Arkansas University is pleased to announce that Dr. Gerald Plumlee has been named Dean of the Rankin College of Business. Dr. Plumlee has served as interim dean since June 2024 and now officially assumes the permanent role, following a period of impactful leadership and dedication to the College. Dr. Plumlee brings a strong background… Read More
Southern Arkansas University students launch Blight’s Grasp on Steam
Southern Arkansas University’s Game Development program proudly announces the official release of Blight’s Grasp, an immersive student-developed action game now available on Steam. Play Blight’s Grasp on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3470150/Blights_Grasp/ Created as part of SAU’s game development senior project, Blight’s Grasp represents the culmination of a year-long collaborative effort by Chrono Clash, a talented team of… Read More
SAU faculty and staff complete leadership development course
A total of 11 members of the faculty and staff at Southern Arkansas University recently completed the Mulerider L.E.A.D. Program. L.E.A.D., short for Lead, Excel, Advance, and Develop, is a year-long professional development course that is designed to help promote leadership through a cohort model. SAU has used the program since the 2017-18 academic year…. Read More
Guitar building class gives SAU Honors students hands-on creative experience
The class began with a simple block of wood. It ended with a rock concert featuring the president of Southern Arkansas University performing in front of a large group of students. It’s not often that college students get to see the president of their university in a jam session, but that was the result of… Read More
SAU faculty and students participate in campus computer workshop
Eleven faculty members and graduate students from the departments of Mathematics and Computer Science, Biology, and Engineering recently attended a workshop on using a High Performance Computing (HPC) system recently held on the SAU campus. HPC is the engine behind some of today’s most groundbreaking discoveries and innovations. At its core, HPC harnesses the immense… Read More
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