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Southern Arkansas University’s Rankin College of Business earns reaffirmation of AACSB International accreditation

The David F. Rankin College of Business at Southern Arkansas University recently earned reaffirmation of its esteemed AACSB accreditation for six years following an extensive and encouraging peer review. A continuous improvement review team visited the SAU College of Business in the fall semester, and its recommendation for extension of accreditation was ratified recently by… Read More

SAU unveils The SAU Difference last-dollar scholarship to break down financial barriers for Arkansas students

Southern Arkansas University is proud to announce the debut of The SAU Difference scholarship program, a new initiative designed to provide financial support for eligible incoming freshmen from Arkansas. The SAU Difference scholarship program is a game-changer for Arkansas students, designed to make higher education more accessible than ever before. As a last-dollar initiative, it… Read More

SAU Rankin College of Business students win top national Collegiate FBLA honors

Fourteen business students represented Southern Arkansas University at the FBLA-Collegiate National Leadership Conference in Orlando, Florida, from June 23-28, and won big. Students competed in various presentation, interview, speech, and test competitions, and won the following national awards: “Our students always perform well on the national stage, but I’m especially proud of this group,” said… Read More

Sheila Pearson named 2024 SAU Honor Professor

Sheila Pearson, associate professor of information systems, was named the Southern Arkansas University Honor Professor for 2024 at the spring faculty meeting on April 19, 2024. The highest accolade bestowed upon faculty at SAU, the award recognizes those who display excellence in teaching, research and service. Pearson received the ceremonial University mace from Dr. Tim… Read More

SAU celebrates all-time record enrollment

Southern Arkansas University, Magnolia, celebrates another record-breaking enrollment with 5,128 Muleriders for fall 2023. SAU’s 14% freshmen enrollment growth is a result of the University’s commitment to offering in-demand programs and a “culture of caring” approach. “This is all the result of a tremendous team effort at SAU. We are so fortunate to have faculty… Read More

SAU students win big at FBLA-Collegiate State Leadership Conference in Little Rock

The Southern Arkansas University chapter of FBLA-Collegiate, formerly known as Phi Beta Lambda, competed in various business competitions, presentations, speeches, and objective tests at the FBLA-Collegiate State Leadership Conference in Little Rock, Arkansas, on March 31. “On top of the usual competition-day nerves before giving presentations and speeches to the judges, the students that competed… Read More

Rankin College of Business to host second SOAR Sustainability Conference

The Rankin College of Business at Southern Arkansas University is hosting the Second Annual SOAR Sustainability Conference on Wednesday, April 19. Southern Aluminum, Southern Arkansas University, and the Rankin College of Business will sponsor the conference. The conference will include guest speakers and presentations from students representing various studies around campus. Dr. Jeni Logan, professor… Read More

Southern Arkansas University Commencement ceremonies set for May 6

Southern Arkansas University will come together to honor over 500 spring 2022 graduates during three commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 6, in the W.T. Watson Athletic Center. The Rankin College of Business and the College of Liberal and Performing Arts ceremony will begin at 10:00 a.m., while the ceremony for the College of Education and… Read More

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