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Dr. Jennifer Logan named Honor Professor; other faculty awards presented

Southern Arkansas University honored the outstanding achievements of its faculty during a virtual assembly held Friday, April 23, 2021. Dr. Jennifer Logan, professor of economics, was named the 2021 Honor Professor. Logan received the ceremonial University Mace from Dr. Scott White, outgoing Honor Professor.

Campbell & Company of Magnolia announces SAU scholarship recipients

Campbell & Company of Magnolia, Inc. has been a proud supporter of Southern Arkansas University for over 25 years. Beginning last year, a $25,000 commitment was made to provide two scholarships per year for 10 years. The scholarship is intended for incoming freshmen who are majoring in a degree plan within the Rankin College of… Read More

Naija White selected for Windstream internship

Naija White, a junior majoring in Information Systems at Southern Arkansas University, has been selected for the inaugural class of the Tjuana Byrd Summer Internship Program. White was among 15 successful applicants pursuing careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and will be placed in an internship at Windstream. Windstream is a leading provider… Read More

Laura Winning appointed to SAU Board of Trustees

Governor Asa Hutchinson has appointed Laura Winning of Little Rock to a five-year term on the Southern Arkansas University Board of Trustees. A Magnolia native with deep family ties to SAU, Winning said she looks forward to continuing the University’s record of success as a new Board member. “I consider it a great honor to… Read More

SAU ranked most affordable online MBA Program in Arkansas

Southern Arkansas University is the most affordable online MBA program in Arkansas according to rankings by College Consensus. The online MBA program through SAU’s David F. Rankin College of Business is fully accredited by AACSB, International, the premier accrediting body for colleges and schools of business. Fewer than five percent of all business programs worldwide… Read More

SAU’s International Program Welcomes Students from Around the Globe

The International Program at Southern Arkansas University draws students from all over the globe. Currently, there are 174 students from 31 different countries enrolled at the University, with 100 of those from India alone. These numbers, which are typically over 200 each year, are down due to COVID-19. International students are drawn to SAU for… Read More

Rankin College of Business to honor three inductees in 2020 Hall of Fame class

The David F. Rankin College of Business at Southern Arkansas University proudly announces the 2020 Hall of Fame Class honoring three inductees who exhibit outstanding professional achievement, remarkable peer leadership, and exceptional support for the Rankin College of Business. The second Hall of Fame class includes Dr. David Rankin, president-emeritus of SAU; Mr. Ron LeMay,… Read More

Light for the Fight to hold virtual ceremony Oct. 15

The Business Student Advisory Council at the Rankin College of Business at Southern Arkansas University is sponsoring its eighth annual Light for the Fight during the month of October. Light for the Fight honors those who have battled, or continue to battle, cancer by placing luminaries in Blanchard Hall on the SAU campus. Because of… Read More

Southern Arkansas University offers fall intersession semester

Southern Arkansas University is offering a five-week fall intersession in December with a wide variety of courses to allow students to earn credits during the winter break. “We adjusted our fall schedule for COVID,” said Dr. Trey Berry, SAU president. “The fall semester will end in November, which presents a fabulous opportunity to have an… Read More

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