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SOAR conference to focus on sustainability

On April 20, Southern Arkansas University will host the first SOAR Sustainability Conference focused on increasing awareness, collaborations, and actions to build a better tomorrow for south Arkansas. Founded by an alliance of educational, business, and public organizations in Magnolia, the conference is open to all interested in a sustainable future. The conference begins at… Read More

SAU tennis player stays in touch with family in Ukraine

Staying strong and hopeful is a goal for Marko Nikoliuk, a senior entrepreneurial finance major at Southern Arkansas University hailing from Kakhovka, Kherson Oblast, Ukraine. The nationally-ranked Mulerider tennis player is competing this Spring Break week against top-rated teams in Georgia and Alabama. Nikoliuk has found a way to balance grades and tennis with concern… Read More

SAU offers new major in Healthcare Administration

Southern Arkansas University is excited to offer a new major in Healthcare Administration through the David F. Rankin College of Business. The degree will prepare students to work in various professional positions in the medical field, aiding doctors, nurses, and other specialists in healthcare delivery. “The healthcare industry is expanding rapidly, and we see this… Read More

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

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