To help bolster the future of engineering in South Arkansas, Albemarle Corp. has donated $20,000 to Southern Arkansas University’s Albemarle Endowed Professorship of Engineering. The donation marks the latest effort Albemarle has made to help the University’s engineering program develop the future workforce. In 2014, Albemarle contributed $200,000 to establish the engineering program’s only endowed… Read More
SAU students benefit from series of guest speakers
College students often have to wait until after graduation to learn what it’s like to work in their field. However, Dr. Esther Mead is bringing that valuable knowledge to the students in her class at Southern Arkansas University. Mead, an assistant professor of Information Systems in the Rankin College of Business and an adjunct instructor… Read More
Southern Arkansas University Hosts Annual Regional ACTM Math Contest
Southern Arkansas University’s Department of Mathematics and Computer Science proudly hosted the annual ACTM Math Contest for the Southwest region on Saturday, March 1, 2025. The competition brought together 89 students from five regional schools, representing grades 8 through 12, to compete in six subject areas: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Statistics, Pre-Calculus/Trigonometry, and Calculus…. Read More
Fourth Annual Undergraduate Research Conference open for submissions
On May 1, 2025, the College of Science & Engineering will host the Fourth Annual Undergraduate Research Conference. All undergraduate students and invited to participate and present their research. Projects can be independent or class projects. The deadline for submissions is April 12, 2025. Learn more at https://web.saumag.edu/science/research-conference/.
Southern Arkansas University awarded $2.75 million HIRED workforce grant to advance STEM workforce development

In a major step toward securing U.S. mineral independence and driving economic growth in Southwest Arkansas, Southern Arkansas University has been awarded $2.75 million by the Higher Industry Readiness through Educational Development (HIRED) Workforce Grant. The grant supports the development of an innovative workforce training initiative, LiTHIUMLEARNS. Southwest Arkansas educators, industry professionals, and economic developers… Read More
SAU science students showcase research at 2024 INBRE Conference
Four Southern Arkansas University students presented innovative research at the Arkansas IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE) Conference, held November 8-9, 2024, at the University of Arkansas Fayetteville. Funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Arkansas INBRE aims to expand biomedical research opportunities across the state, fostering innovation and collaboration. The annual INBRE… Read More
Southern Arkansas University team of faculty and students participate in DART 2024
The DART (Data Analytics that are Robust and Trusted) initiative, supported by a $20 million NSF EPSCoR grant and an additional $4 million from the state of Arkansas, is entering its final year in 2024-25. This collaborative effort involves several Arkansas universities, including Southern Arkansas University, and aims to enhance data analytics through a multidisciplinary… 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
Southern Arkansas University’s College of Science and Engineering awarded additional $0.5 M from ADH/CDC grant
The College of Science and Engineering at Southern Arkansas University is pleased to announce a no-cost extension for the “Building a Diverse Workforce to Advance Health Equity” initiative, a grant supported by the Office of Health Equity of the Arkansas Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control. With an additional $500,000, this extension… Read More
Groundbreaking Research by Dr. Jeremy Chamberlain Explores Growth Rates and Phenotypic Responses in Watersnakes Due to Human-Induced Environmental Changes
Dr. Jeremy Chamberlain, associate professor of biology at Southern Arkansas University, along with co-authors Dr. Ian T. Clifton and Dr. Matthew E. Gifford, has just published an innovative study in the journal Oecologia entitled “Variable juvenile growth rates and offspring size: a response to anthropogenic shifts in prey size among populations.” This research sheds light… Read More
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