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SAU alum fighting for democracy in Ukraine

With 15 years invested in Ukrainian’s fight for democracy, former Arkansas grassroots politician Brian Mefford urges the U.S. to take a tough policy with Russia to prevent annexation of Crimea and to give strong support for the new Ukrainian government. “If 25,000 Russian troops arrived in Alaska because they claimed it was their historical land,… Read More

SAU hosts important PARCC Summit

Southern Arkansas University hosted more than 110 public school teachers, administrators, and district leaders for the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) Summit on February 4, 2014. “This was a major event that addressed key educational challenges impacting both public schools and higher education,” said Dr. Roger Guevara, director of the… Read More

SAU Fall Commencement ceremonies Friday night

The Southern Arkansas University Fall Commencement ceremonies are scheduled for December 13, 2013, at the W.T. Watson Athletic Center. The first commencement ceremony is set for 5:30 p.m., during which the School of Graduate Studies and the College of Liberal and Performing Arts will celebrate their respective candidates for graduation. Later at 7 p.m., candidates… Read More

Presentation at SAU will bring birds of prey to light

Birds of prey stay alive by being quiet and mysterious, but several owls, hawks and other raptures will take center stage from 2-3:30 p.m. Sunday in the Southern Arkansas University Reynolds Center Foundation Hall for a presentation by Raptor Rehab of Central Arkansas. The event is free and open to anyone who want learn more… Read More

Rutter a Marine and award-winning physics student

Barbara Rutter loves a challenge – not only has she excelled in one of the most challenging degree programs at Southern Arkansas University, she did it while serving what she dubs as the most difficult branch of the United States military. Rutter, of New Llano, La., is slated to graduate this December from SAU’s Physics… Read More

SAU’s Boo in the Barnyard a safe and fun event for kids

The fourth annual Boo in the Barnyard will offer a safe and fun place to trick or treat tomorrow night from 4:30-7 p.m. at the Southern Arkansas University Agriculture Center. Hosted by the SAU Agriculture Club, the event offers games, a petting zoo, haunted hallway, face painting and other activities. The event has grown each… Read More

SAU Science Open House is an eye-opener for future college students

More than 350 7th through 12th grade students witnessed the wonders of science and got hands-on experience Friday at the Southern Arkansas University Science Center Open House. The intent of the Open House is science outreach and recruiting. This is the third year for the Open House, and activities such as this have helped enrollment… Read More

SAU and UAMS South making mutually-beneficial collaborations

Two Southern Arkansas University departments have forged mutually-beneficial collaborations with the UAMS South Residential Training Track Family Medicine Program in Magnolia. The SAU Athletic Training Department is serving as the sports medicine rotation for the UAMS South residents and, across campus, the UAMS South resident program is working with pre-health majors by offering shadowing opportunities… Read More

Dean Scott McKay honored for research on alternative fuels

Southern Arkansas University Dean of the College of Science and Technology Dr. Scott McKay was recently honored at the Ark-La-Tex 2013 Annual Achievement Awards for Excellence in Technology for his research and laboratory contributions to energy and fuels technology. McKay’s work was highlighted for its possibilities for pollution reduction and potential green effect consumption at… Read More

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