SAU social work faculty and students attended the Arkansas National Association of Social Workers Conference (NASW) in Little Rock, AR, in March. Five social work students presented independent research from their research methods course, taught by Dr. Deborah Wilson, Professor of Psychology. Posters presented were as follows: “Dating Violence Among College Students” by Tylaa Berry… Read More
Sah’Myah Holloway awarded first Renda Henry Memorial Scholarship in Social Work
Senior Sah’Myah Holloway of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, was awarded Southern Arkansas University’s first Renda Henry Memorial Scholarship in Social Work. “I want to thank Dr. Wilson, SAU Foundation, and future donors for allowing this scholarship to honor Ms. Renda and inspire future students and me to keep going,” Holloway said. With a spring 2025 graduation… Read More
SAU makes a strong showing at the National Association of Social Work Conference in Little Rock
Southern Arkansas University proudly shares its excellent representation at the National Association of Social Work-Arkansas Chapter 45th Annual Conference in Little Rock. The event, which took place in March, served as a platform for professionals and scholars in the field of social work to convene, exchange ideas, and collaborate towards addressing pressing societal challenges. SAU’s… Read More
SAU Social Work students attend Lobby Day at the Arkansas General Assembly
On February 16, 2023, twenty-seven Southern Arkansas University (SAU) students and two faculty members, Professors Welch and Sherman, traveled to the Arkansas State Capitol to participate in Lobby Day. This event provided an opportunity for SAU students to advocate for the social work profession at the Arkansas General Assembly. During their visit, students were able… Read More
Sarah Fincher named 2021 Outstanding Student for Behavioral and Social Sciences
Sarah Fincher, who will receive her bachelor’s degree in Social Work this May from Southern Arkansas University, has been named the 2021 Outstanding Student for the Behavioral and Social Sciences Department and accepted into the Texas Tech University Health Science Center Doctor of Occupational Therapy program. Fincher credits her success to her experience as a… Read More
SAU to offer BFA in pre-art therapy in spring 2021
Southern Arkansas University will begin offering a bachelor of fine arts degree in Art & Design with a concentration in Pre-Art Therapy in spring 2021. The 120-credit hour undergraduate program was recently approved by the Arkansas Department of Higher Education. The program represents a collaboration between the Department of Art and Design and the Department… Read More
Field Practicum sends student interns to 4 states
Whitney Gass, assistant professor of criminal justice at Southern Arkansas University, taught Field Practicum (internship) in the Spring Semester of 2020 in which students interned in four different states: Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas and Florida – a first for the program. A total of 14 students were enrolled. Kyle West, a senior Criminal Justice major from… Read More
SAU Coronavirus Update March 11, 2020
The Southern Arkansas University System Risk Management Task Force continues to actively monitor the public health concerns surrounding COVID-19, or the novel Coronavirus. The safety and well-being of our campus communities remain our highest priority. Decisions are based on the fluid information provided by The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state and… Read More
Whitney Gass gains valuable insights at national correctional conference in San Diego
Whitney Gass, assistant professor of criminal justice at Southern Arkansas University and a Governor’s appointee to the Arkansas Board of Corrections, had an “eye-opening” experience attending the American Correctional Association Conference in San Diego, Calif., Jan. 10-14. Gass was appointed to the state board by Gov. Asa Hutchinson in February 2017; her term is for… Read More
Italia Bustamante, 1st-generation college student, finds inspiration at SAU
The resilience and encouragement of her parents has helped guide first-generation college student Italia Bustamante toward pursuing her Bachelor’s in Social Work at Southern Arkansas University. When she graduates this May, she not only will have graduate school to look forward to but firm career plans and a heart full of gratitude. Bustamante, a senior from De… Read More
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