Southern Arkansas University’s Department of Nursing is proud to announce a remarkable achievement—our 2025 graduating class achieved a 100% first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate. This exceptional milestone places SAU at the top among state-funded nursing programs in Arkansas. It reflects the department’s unwavering commitment to excellence in nursing education, underscoring the strength of our curriculum, faculty,… Read More
A legacy of compassion: The Tyson family’s journey in nursing
In a world where career paths are as diverse as the people who walk them, the Tyson family stands out as a shining example of dedication, unity, and service in the healthcare profession, particularly in dentistry and nursing. Dr. Jim Tyson, a proud 1993 graduate of Southern Arkansas University, began his journey in healthcare as… Read More
Southern Arkansas University celebrates impact of public health grant
The College of Science and Engineering at Southern Arkansas University recently hosted a reception to celebrate the successful completion of a transformative public health initiative funded by the Arkansas Department of Health through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Launched in 2022, the project provided hands-on training to over 100 SAU student interns… Read More
SAU nursing students gain hands-on experience in mass casualty simulation
The Southern Arkansas University Department of Nursing recently demonstrated its dedication to preparing students for real-world clinical practice through an innovative mass disaster simulation. Led by Dr. Alice Fanning and Dr. Tara Almand, senior students from the Community Health Nursing and Leadership and Management courses participated in the hands-on training event. Held in the Wharton… Read More
Southern Arkansas University’s College of Science and Engineering awarded additional $0.5 M from ADH/CDC grant
The College of Science and Engineering at Southern Arkansas University is pleased to announce a no-cost extension for the “Building a Diverse Workforce to Advance Health Equity” initiative, a grant supported by the Office of Health Equity of the Arkansas Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control. With an additional $500,000, this extension… Read More
SAU team presents to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) on health disparities in southern Arkansas
Earlier this month, the Southern Arkansas University (SAU) College of Science and Engineering faculty made a significant presentation to the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) in Little Rock, coinciding with a site visit by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The focus was on their innovative efforts to understand and mitigate health disparities… Read More
SAU continues to meet need for nurses with new equipment purchase
The Nursing Department at Southern Arkansas University has obtained new equipment that will provide students the hands-on training they need to work in clinical situations treating COVID patients or other patients on ventilators, another example of the cutting-edge technology SAU offers to the 80 students in its BSN program. Dr. Karen Landry, Chair of Nursing,… Read More
Students praise SAU’s 2020 intersession
More than 200 students have taken advantage of Southern Arkansas University’s five-week fall intersession, which offers a variety of courses allowing students to earn credits over the winter break. Dr. Trey Berry, president of SAU, said the 2020 fall schedule was adjusted for COVID, ending in November but presenting a great opportunity for an intersession… Read More
BSN program ranks first among state-supported universities for NCLEX pass rate
Southern Arkansas University is pleased to announce that the 2020 graduates of its Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program ranked first among state-supported four-year universities in Arkansas for first-time NCLEX pass rate, as reported by the State Board of Nursing. To obtain licensure in Arkansas, graduates of the program are required to take the National Council… Read More
SAU announces safety procedures for 20-21 academic year
As Southern Arkansas University looks forward to beginning the 20-21 academic year August 11, Dr. Trey Berry, president, urges students, faculty, and staff to be heroes by practicing the safety protocols established to maintain a healthy campus. “This year will be like no other in our history, but we are in this journey together,” Berry… Read More
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