Scott Loftin has been named director of the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center (ASBTDC) at Southern Arkansas University. Loftin brings years of financial experience to the position, which he hopes to use to help aspiring and current business owners in the region. Loftin noted, “This position will allow me to help people in… Read More
SAU Social Work Program Opens Doors to Careers That Make a Difference

Helping others is a goal many college students share. At Southern Arkansas University, the social work program gives that goal a clear direction and a fast track to a career that makes a difference. “Social work allows you to go in so many different directions once you graduate,” said Mercedes Ray, director of the social… Read More
Running with purpose: SAU alumni build a business and a ministry one race at a time

For Briston and Carley Rains, running is more than a sport. It is a career, a calling, and a ministry. The two Southern Arkansas University graduates are the owners of Texas Outlaw Running, a company that hosts, markets, and operates running events across the country, with 70 races a year and growing. The idea started… Read More
SAU on the Square bridges classroom to real-world learning with Experiential Learning Lab

The David F. Rankin College of Business has partnered with SAU on the Square to launch the Experiential Learning Laboratory, a hands-on program where students from every discipline can apply classroom knowledge, test ideas, and engage with the community. The lab is led by Janell Reeves, who assumed the role of Retail Manager and Education… Read More
SAU recognizes faculty excellence at annual awards presentation

At the annual Faculty Awards Presentation, Southern Arkansas University honored members of its faculty for outstanding contributions in teaching, research, service, and institutional spirit. Excellence Awards After faculty and students submitted nominations, four faculty members received Excellence Awards in recognition of distinguished performance in their respective areas. Recipients were each given a plaque and monetary… Read More
SAU FBLA-Collegiate students earn seven national awards at national leadership conference

Students from Southern Arkansas University’s Rankin College of Business returned home from the 2026 FBLA-Collegiate National Leadership Conference in Las Vegas with seven national awards and several additional accomplishments, continuing the University’s tradition of excellence in national business competitions. Fourteen SAU students, accompanied by faculty advisors Dr. Lindsay Givens and Miranda Bryan, attended the conference,… Read More
In perfect harmony: SAU choir students join Arkansas Intercollegiate Choir at All-State Music Conference

Choir members from Southern Arkansas University performed with the Arkansas Intercollegiate Choir at the Arkansas All-State Music Conference in Hot Springs this past spring. “SAU is proud of these students for their dedication and for showcasing the strength of its choral program on the statewide stage,” said Dr. Jennifer Rowsam, dean of the Dempsey… Read More
Assistant principal returns from Japan for SAU doctoral commencement

Southern Arkansas University held its second commencement ceremony for the Doctor of Education in Rural and Diverse Educational Leadership program on May 9, 2026. Five students graduated this spring, including Catherine Mince, who traveled nearly 30 hours from Sasebo, Japan, to participate in the ceremony. Mince is an SAU alumna who earned bachelor’s degrees in… Read More
Southern Arkansas University jazz director honored for distinguished military service

Southern Arkansas University is proud to recognize Jason Smith, director of Jazz Studies and assistant professor of trumpet in the Dempsey College of Liberal and Performing Arts, for a distinguished chapter of military service that continues to inform his leadership, artistry, and dedication to students at SAU. This past December, during the retirement ceremony of… Read More
SAU names Dr. C. Neelie Dobbins dean of the College of Education and Human Performance

Southern Arkansas University is pleased to announce that Dr. C. Neelie Dobbins has been named Dean of the College of Education and Human Performance (CEHP), effective July 1, 2026. Dr. Dobbins assumes the role following more than 15 years of leadership at SAU, including nearly a decade as chair of the Department of Teacher Education… Read More
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