Melissa Rowe of Hampton, AR, was named the Magnolia High School Teacher of the Year for 2024. A three-time Southern Arkansas University graduate, Rowe credits the College of Science and Engineering for preparing her for the classroom. “Dr. Schroeder and Dr. White got me to where I am,” Rowe said. “And they are still supportive… Read More
Seven SAU graduates to attend medical school this fall
As the end of the academic year approaches, the biology department at Southern Arkansas University is proud to announce that seven of its graduates have been admitted into medical schools, marking a significant milestone in their academic and professional journey. Lauren Chambliss of Magnolia, AR, John Striednig of Lubbock, TX, and Morgan Schuster of Arlington,… Read More
Dr. Scott White named Honor Professor; other faculty awards presented
Southern Arkansas University honored the outstanding achievements of its faculty during a virtual assembly held last month. Dr. Scott White, associate professor of chemistry and director of the SAU STEM Center for K-12 Education, was named the 2020 Honor Professor. White accepted the ceremonial University Mace from Dr. Kenneth Green, outgoing Honor Professor. White received… Read More
College of Science and Engineering announces Outstanding Student selections
Each year, SAU’s College of Science and Engineering selects one outstanding undergraduate in each department, one overall COSE outstanding undergraduate student, and one outstanding graduate student. The following are the selections for 2019-2020: Elizabeth Baker, BS Nursing Elizabeth Baker was chosen as the 2019-2020 COSE Outstanding Undergraduate Student. Elizabeth will complete her BSN in May… Read More
Biology, Chemistry students accepted into professional programs
Southern Arkansas University’s Biology and Chemistry Departments are pleased to announce that a number of graduating seniors have accepted offers to enter professional programs in fall 2020. The SAU Department of Biology congratulates the following Pre-Health Majors who will enter medical, dental and veterinary programs: Keely Stofer (2020) of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, will attend the University… Read More
Four SAU students selected for UAMS pharmacy program
The SAU Department of Biochemistry and Chemistry congratulates four students who have been offered admission to Pharmacy School at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock. “These students continue a long tradition of successful pharmacists who completed their undergraduate training at Southern Arkansas University,” said Dr. Scott White, associate professor of chemistry…. Read More
SAU senior enjoys internship with Albemarle
Dakotah Cooper, a senior chemistry major at Southern Arkansas University, is gaining valuable real-world experience at Albemarle in Magnolia, where he is interning this summer. The native of Greenbrier, Arkansas, said he has long been fascinated with science and chose SAU after learning it had started a Chemical Engineering program to compete with others in… Read More
SAU repeats in physics competition
For the second year in a row, a Southern Arkansas University physics student has taken the title at the competitive Arkansas IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE) Research Conference held Nov. 7-8 in Fayetteville. Joshua Grant earned first place honors in Physics Poster for his work titled, “Growth and Initial Characterization of Ge1-xSnx Films.”… Read More
ADEQ approval boons economic, academic opportunities for NRRC
The Natural Resource Research Center at Southern Arkansas University became qualified to compete for federal and state water and soil testing grants and contracts upon passing inspection on Jan. 30. Passing the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) inspection opens the doors for the NRRC – a facility in SAU’s College of Science and Technology… Read More
Physics Nobel laureate will speak at SAU
The College of Science and Technology at Southern Arkansas University will host Dr. David Gross, 2004 Nobel laureate in physics, at 6 p.m. on Friday, April 13, in the Grand Hall of the Donald W. Reynolds Campus and Community Center. Gross will deliver the keynote address for the 96th annual meeting of the Arkansas Academy… Read More
