Three SAU faculty traveled to Edmond, Oklahoma, to present their research at the 86th Mathematical Association of America (MAA) Regional Conference at the University of Central Oklahoma in April. Assistant Professors of Mathematics Dr. Muhammad Inam, Dr. Chong Li, and Dr. Jie Zhou from SAU’s Mathematics and Computer Science Department presented the following research over… Read More
SAU students benefit from series of guest speakers
College students often have to wait until after graduation to learn what it’s like to work in their field. However, Dr. Esther Mead is bringing that valuable knowledge to the students in her class at Southern Arkansas University. Mead, an assistant professor of Information Systems in the Rankin College of Business and an adjunct instructor… Read More
Southern Arkansas University Hosts Annual Regional ACTM Math Contest
Southern Arkansas University’s Department of Mathematics and Computer Science proudly hosted the annual ACTM Math Contest for the Southwest region on Saturday, March 1, 2025. The competition brought together 89 students from five regional schools, representing grades 8 through 12, to compete in six subject areas: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Statistics, Pre-Calculus/Trigonometry, and Calculus…. Read More
Southern Arkansas University team of faculty and students participate in DART 2024
The DART (Data Analytics that are Robust and Trusted) initiative, supported by a $20 million NSF EPSCoR grant and an additional $4 million from the state of Arkansas, is entering its final year in 2024-25. This collaborative effort involves several Arkansas universities, including Southern Arkansas University, and aims to enhance data analytics through a multidisciplinary… Read More
Talley first to graduate from SAU’s Cyber Criminology program
Southern Arkansas University proudly announces Trey Talley as the first Cyber Criminology graduate this spring. The major combines Computer Science and Criminal Justice courses and will help graduates like Talley find greater flexibility in a growing job market. Talley, a graduate of El Dorado High School, said that learning he would be the first… Read More
Connor Harrington receives Magnolia Rotary Club Scholarship for 2020-21
The Rotary Club of Magnolia has been serving the greater Magnolia area since 1939. As a part of Rotary International, their mission is to provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders. The Rotary Club of Magnolia has been a staple in… 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
SAU math students model their skills at Challenge Saturday event
Southern Arkansas University proudly hosted six teams of STEM majors on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2019, in Challenge Saturday. Students from Cameroon, India, Czech Republic and Nigeria, as well as from across the United States participated. More than 600 students worked on teams of three at their home school for over a week on one of… Read More
SAU Computer Science students win Arkansas coding competition
The International Collegiate Programming Contest (ACM-ICPC) is an algorithmic programming contest for college students. Teams of three, representing their university, work to solve the most real-world problems, fostering collaboration, creativity, innovation and the ability to perform under pressure. Through training and competition, teams challenge each other to raise the bar on what is possible. ACM-ICPC… Read More
SAU’s new Cyber Criminology degree to prepare students for high-paying careers in high-demand field
Southern Arkansas University is excited to announce a new major in Cyber Criminology. The program was approved on April 19, 2019, by the Coordinating Board of the Arkansas Department of Higher Education. The new BS in Cyber Criminology will produce highly-skilled graduates who possess a holistic understanding of cybercrimes. This program will not only emphasize… Read More
