Thanks to an educational experience she describes as phenomenal, Kara Richardson, a senior Exercise Science major at Southern Arkansas University, looks forward to advancing her knowledge in the physical therapy program at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). To enhance her educational and career goals, Richardson is interning at the Ouachita Rehabilitation Center… Read More
SAU to host rocket workshop and drone racing in July
January 13, 2020
The College of Science and Engineering has received a $25,000 award from NASA through the Arkansas Science Space Grant Consortium to develop and host a high-powered rocket workshop during July 20-24, 2020 at the SAU campus. Lockheed Martin and Aerojet Rocketdyne provided additional funding to sponsor this event. The workshop will provide students with an… Read More
Bryce Fincher studies promising field of Genetic Counseling at UAMS
January 10, 2020
Bryce Fincher, a 2018 alumnus of Southern Arkansas University, is pursuing her passion at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) in Little Rock, studying the growing field of Genetic Counseling. “I have had a great experience so far and cannot wait to continue my journey,” said the Hope, Arkansas native. Fincher credited her… Read More
Adjunct professors exemplify powerful partnership between Albemarle and SAU
January 8, 2020
Albemarle Research and Technology Advisor Dr. Ali Dadgar and Engineer Dr. Avery Rose now serve as adjunct professors in Southern Arkansas University’s Department of Engineering and Physics. Dr. Dadgar has been with Albemarle for 33 years and holds a PhD in chemical engineering from Oklahoma State University. Dr. Rose has been with Albemarle for three… Read More
Magnolia-area insurance company makes scholarship contribution to Rankin College of Business
December 17, 2019
Campbell & Company Insurance Agency of Magnolia, a dedicated supporter of Southern Arkansas University, recently committed $25,000 to fund annual scholarships in the Rankin College of Business through the University’s new Love and Loyalty Campaign. Bill Talbot, co-owner and vice president of Campbell & Company of Magnolia hopes the agency can make a difference for… Read More
SAU to introduce new Game Design minor
December 13, 2019
The rising popularity of gaming has made a tremendous impact on Southern Arkansas University which has met the demand by adding a Game Animation Design major, eSports teams, and a new Gaming Hub to its offerings. Now SAU will offer a Game Design minor to provide a more well-rounded education. Approval of this item was… Read More
Blue & You grants will benefit SAU Nursing Department, Aquatic Center
Southern Arkansas University’s Department of Nursing will be able to enhance its instruction and simulation center thanks to one of two grants awarded simultaneously by the Blue & You Foundation for a Healthier Arkansas. SAU submitted two proposals that were both included among the $3.4 million in grants awarded by the Blue & You Foundation. A grant… Read More
Four SAU students selected for UAMS pharmacy program
December 11, 2019
The SAU Department of Biochemistry and Chemistry congratulates four students who have been offered admission to Pharmacy School at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock. “These students continue a long tradition of successful pharmacists who completed their undergraduate training at Southern Arkansas University,” said Dr. Scott White, associate professor of chemistry…. Read More
Farm Bureau Insurance generously invests in SAU through gift to poultry science facility
December 10, 2019
In a tremendous show of support for the students of Southern Arkansas University, Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company of Arkansas, Inc. has generously donated $100,000 to the University’s new poultry science facility. Dr. Trey Berry, SAU’s president, said the gift represents the extraordinary bond between Farm Bureau and SAU and its budding poultry program. Farm… Read More
Karly Chambers learns important business lessons at global summit in Chicago
December 6, 2019
Karly Chambers, a senior accounting major from El Dorado, Arkansas, learned some valuable lessons about herself and picked up some new skills to be applied to her future career goals by attending Beta Gamma Sigma’s Global Leadership Summit in Chicago. Her experiences in the Rankin College of Business at SAU inspired her to attend the… Read More
