MAGNOLIA – Dr. Scott McKay has been named dean of the College of Science and Technology at Southern Arkansas University. McKay came to SAU from the University of Central Missouri where he served as chairman of the Department of Biochemistry, Chemistry, and Physics. He was also the founder and director of UCMO’s Center for Alternative… Read More
SAU Foundation Receives $10,150 from Monsanto Fund to Purchase Equipment for the new University Science Center
Magnolia, Ark – The Southern Arkansas University Foundation recently received $10,150 from the Monsanto Fund, a private foundation and the philanthropic arm of Monsanto Company, to purchase equipment for use by the Biology Department in the new SAU Science Center, which is scheduled to open in the fall of 2010. “SAU Foundation is pleased to… Read More
Southern Arkansas University student Cory Davis completes internship with Congressman Mike Ross
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Mike Ross (AR-04) today commended Cory Davis ‘10 of Hope for successfully completing the first summer session of his Washington, D.C., Congressional Internship Program, which ran June 1 – July 3, 2009. Throughout Ross’s five-week summer internship program, these students attended committee hearings and legislative briefings, assisted members of the congressional… Read More
SAU to Honor Four Alumni at Dinner
MAGNOLIA-– Four alumni of Southern Arkansas University will be recognized at the 2008 Distinguished Alumni Dinner to be held at 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 10, in the Grand Hall of the Donald W. Reynolds Campus and Community Center located on the University campus. This year’s event is called, “A Red Carpet Affair.” Cecil E…. Read More
Federal grant helps Southern Arkansas University reach out to teachers in regional school districts
MAGNOLIA— Students from 12 school districts in southwest Arkansas will benefit from math and science partnerships delivered because of two federal grants awarded to Southern Arkansas University. The fundamental importance of the grants, according to their author, Dr. Roger Guevara, director of the Southwest-B Educational Renewal Zone at SAU, is that they provide an opportunity… Read More
The 2008 ERZ Spring Science Invitational to be hosted at Southern Arkansas University
MAGNOLIA—The 2008 ERZ Spring Science Invitational will held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, February 15 inside the Grand Hall of the Donald W. Reynolds Center on the campus of Southern Arkansas University.
Arkansas State Representative Bruce Maloch and Arkansas 2007 Principal of the Year Jim Warnock are scheduled to be guest speakers at
SAU recognizes faculty members
Five faculty members at Southern Arkansas University, Magnolia, were recently honored with awards from the University. Those receiving awards were Dr. Elba Birminghan-Pokorny, Dr. Tim Schroeder, Viktoriya Black, Dr. Richard Ambler, and Dr. Kathryn Benson.
Dr. Elba Birmingham-Pokorny, a member of the SAU faculty since 1990, was chosen as Honor Professor at the University. She is
SAU to sponsor health professions career day
The Employment Resource Center at Southern Arkansas University, Magnolia will sponsor its annual Health Professions Career Day from 1-3 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 22, in the Grand Hall of the Donald W. Reynolds Campus and Community Center.
Representatives from various health organizations will be available to speak with students about career opportunities in health-related fields
SAU professors, graduate publish research papers
Two professors and one graduate from the College of Science and Technology at Southern Arkansas University, Magnolia, have recently published significant articles in science journals.
Dr. Henry W. Robison, distinguished professor of biology, co-authored an article with Dr. Thomas Turner of the University of New Mexico entitled “Genetic Diversity of the Caddo Madtom, Noturus Taylori, with
Gov. Mike Huckabee presents SAU with $601,747 for proposed science center
In a surprise announcement, Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee presented a resolution to Dr. David Rankin, president of Southern Arkansas University, Magnolia, awarding $601,747 for the new proposed science center and critical maintenance.
“The Governor has been a staunch supporter of higher education in Arkansas, and I believe this is certainly a great example of his continued
