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LiTHIUMLEARNS HIRED Grant and Albemarle donation provide high school students new career and technical education program

At Southern Arkansas University, opportunity is taking root in a new way. Concurrent career and technical education (CTE) is being delivered to regional high school students through educational partnerships formed as a result of LiTHIUMLEARNS, an Arkansas HIRED Grant, providing workforce development and hands-on training to high school juniors and seniors. Albemarle, an integral industry… Read More

National Recognition: ABET accreditation awarded to SAU’s Engineering and Mechanical Engineering degrees

Southern Arkansas University is proud to announce that the Bachelor of Science in Engineering and the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering programs have been awarded accreditation by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, the global accreditor of college and university programs in applied and natural science, computing, engineering, and engineering technology. The newly accredited… 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

SAU students shine at 108th annual Arkansas Academy of Science Conference

The College of Science and Engineering proudly announces the participation of several of the science and engineering students at the 108th annual Arkansas Academy of Science (AAS) Conference, held April 4–5 at Lyon College’s Batesville campus. SAU students presented original research through poster presentations, showcasing the University’s growing commitment to undergraduate research and academic excellence…. Read More

Albemarle Corporation increases support for Southern Arkansas University’s engineering program with $20,000 gift

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

Building Arkansas’s future: lithium industry support is high priority for SAU

As the global community moves toward sustainable energy solutions, Arkansas is uniquely positioned to lead this transition. The state, particularly the southwestern region, is rich in natural resources, including significant lithium deposits. This discovery marks a new chapter for Arkansas, offering the potential to become a major player in the energy sector, as the focus… Read More

SAU engineering students win awards at prestigious engineering conference

Armed with their innovative research, Noah Bretz and Zachary Rennard, engineering students from Southern Arkansas University, recently participated in a competition sponsored by Siemens and hosted by the University of the District of Columbia at the 9th Industrial Engineering and Operations Management (IEOM) conference.  This prestigious conference was held in Washington, D.C., June 4-6, 2024. … Read More

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