Southern Arkansas University’s Department of Nursing is proud to announce a remarkable achievement—our 2025 graduating class achieved a 100% first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate. This exceptional milestone places SAU at the top among state-funded nursing programs in Arkansas. It reflects the department’s unwavering commitment to excellence in nursing education, underscoring the strength of our curriculum, faculty,… Read More
A legacy of compassion: The Tyson family’s journey in nursing
In a world where career paths are as diverse as the people who walk them, the Tyson family stands out as a shining example of dedication, unity, and service in the healthcare profession, particularly in dentistry and nursing. Dr. Jim Tyson, a proud 1993 graduate of Southern Arkansas University, began his journey in healthcare as… Read More
SAU professor conducting research on fighting breast cancer
Cancer. It’s a word that elicits strong emotions. Fear. Anger. Dread. Hate. Discouragement. However, Dr. Adrian Showalter is working to add a new word to that list: Hope. Showalter, an assistant professor of biology at Southern Arkansas University, is conducting cancer research through the use of nanoparticles. “The nanoparticles are small enough to get inside… Read More
From concept to countdown: Students take flight at SAU Rocket Workshop
The sky was the limit for approximately 30 aspiring scientists and engineers who participated in the 2nd Arkansas High-Powered Rocket Workshop, held from June 9 to 12 at Southern Arkansas University, culminating in the successful launch of nine high-powered rockets. Sponsored by the Arkansas Space Grant Consortium (ASGC) through a $30,000 grant secured by Dr…. Read More
Muleriders win steak cooking contest at 2025 Blossom Festival
For Sherman Glass, it was only his third time to cook steaks competitively. It turned out to be his best. Glass and the four other members of the team Muleriders Smoke Show from Southern Arkansas University won the 2025 World Championship Steak Cook-Off at the Magnolia Blossom Festival. Glass, an instructor of agriculture education at… Read More
Southern Arkansas University students launch Blight’s Grasp on Steam
Southern Arkansas University’s Game Development program proudly announces the official release of Blight’s Grasp, an immersive student-developed action game now available on Steam. Play Blight’s Grasp on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3470150/Blights_Grasp/ Created as part of SAU’s game development senior project, Blight’s Grasp represents the culmination of a year-long collaborative effort by Chrono Clash, a talented team of… Read More
SAU faculty and staff complete leadership development course
A total of 11 members of the faculty and staff at Southern Arkansas University recently completed the Mulerider L.E.A.D. Program. L.E.A.D., short for Lead, Excel, Advance, and Develop, is a year-long professional development course that is designed to help promote leadership through a cohort model. SAU has used the program since the 2017-18 academic year…. Read More
SAU faculty and students participate in campus computer workshop
Eleven faculty members and graduate students from the departments of Mathematics and Computer Science, Biology, and Engineering recently attended a workshop on using a High Performance Computing (HPC) system recently held on the SAU campus. HPC is the engine behind some of today’s most groundbreaking discoveries and innovations. At its core, HPC harnesses the immense… Read More
Southern Arkansas University celebrates impact of public health grant
The College of Science and Engineering at Southern Arkansas University recently hosted a reception to celebrate the successful completion of a transformative public health initiative funded by the Arkansas Department of Health through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Launched in 2022, the project provided hands-on training to over 100 SAU student interns… Read More
SAU nursing students gain hands-on experience in mass casualty simulation
The Southern Arkansas University Department of Nursing recently demonstrated its dedication to preparing students for real-world clinical practice through an innovative mass disaster simulation. Led by Dr. Alice Fanning and Dr. Tara Almand, senior students from the Community Health Nursing and Leadership and Management courses participated in the hands-on training event. Held in the Wharton… Read More
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