Southern Arkansas University’s College of Science and Engineering is adding a new Coding and Cyber Security Summer Camp this year along with offering the third-annual Engineering Summer Camp. The Coding and Cyber Security Summer Camp is scheduled for June 5-7, 2017. It is open to students entering grades eight through 12, and overnight or daily… Read More
SAU names new living/learning center Eichenberger Hall
The Southern Arkansas University Board of Trustees voted unanimously on Thursday to adopt a resolution naming a new residence hall for science and engineering majors after Dr. Rudolph and Mrs. Sharon Eichenberger. Rudy and Sharon Eichenberger Hall will house about 78 students as the Science and Engineering Living and Learning Center. Work has already begun… Read More
Former armory repurposed for SAU Engineering
It was a beautiful day – and a great one for Southern Arkansas University, the south Arkansas region and, more importantly, SAU engineering students. “There’s no doubt about that,” said Dr. Trey Berry, president of SAU, during Wednesday’s dedication of the new Engineering Building, formerly the National Guard Armory. “It’s been a long road,” he… Read More
SAU Engineering gifted more than $1 million
A gift of more than $1 million by a Southern Arkansas University alumna will benefit scholarships for SAU’s growing Engineering program. The generous donor, Edna Cook Norvell, recently told SAU President Dr. Trey Berry that she chose to make the gift because of all the generous people who helped her while she was a student… Read More
SAU Engineering Building dedication Oct. 5
Southern Arkansas University is hosting a dedication ceremony of the new Engineering Building at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 5. The public is encouraged to attend the ceremony and tour the facility. Speaking at the program will include Congressman Bruce Westerman, an engineer by training, and SAU President Dr. Trey Berry. Arkansas National Guard Adjutant… Read More
Giving back helped future professor finish Ph.D.
Following up a four-year Engineering-Physics degree with a grueling six-year Biophysics doctorate program would be challenging for the most resilient researcher. For Amanda Taylor of Emerson, Arkansas, it was just another leg of her journey toward becoming a university professor. Her next phase is a post-doctoral research opportunity at the Baylor College of Medicine in… Read More
Mother overcomes odds and beats son to college degree
Darryl Webb III was not able to say he was a first-generation college graduate because his mother, Carla, 45, accepted her degree from Southern Arkansas University just two hours prior to her son. Carla was the first in the Webb family of the Falcon Community near Buckner to walk across a college graduation stage at… Read More
SAU Engineering hosting 2nd annual summer camp
The Engineering Camp closing ceremony has been rescheduled for 4:30 p.m. in Science 104. Southern Arkansas University Engineering is hosting three-day, two-night Engineering Summer Camp from July 11-13, 2016. The engineering and physics camp is open to students entering grades eight through 12. The registration fee is $250, which includes room and board. Applications are… Read More
Lockheed Martin gives $20,000 to SAU Engineering
Southern Arkansas University Engineering was recently granted $20,000 from Lockheed Martin, a contribution that brings the total amount raised to SAU Engineering to more than $350,000. Lockheed Martin’s investment will support the purchase of equipment and technology to ensure SAU students have the resources available to be prepared for today’s work environment. Lockheed Martin is… Read More
Aerojet Rocketdyne completes $40,000 donation to SAU Engineering
GenCorp Foundation, the philanthropic arm of GenCorp and its subsidiary company Aerojet Rocketdyne of Camden, recently invested $20,000 in the Engineering program at Southern Arkansas University, completing a $40,000 overall donation. The College of Science and Engineering plans to purchase equipment for testing the tensile stress and compressive strength of different materials for use in… Read More
