In a surprise announcement, Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee presented a resolution to Dr. David Rankin, president of Southern Arkansas University, Magnolia, awarding $601,747 for the new proposed science center and critical maintenance.
“The Governor has been a staunch supporter of higher education in Arkansas, and I believe this is certainly a great example of his continued
After seeing the impact national officers had on students’ lives at her first national FFA convention, Monica Coker decided she wanted to have that same influence.
“I want to do that on a national level,” said the sophomore agricultural education major at Southern Arkansas University, Magnolia. “I want to impact the lives of kids. I believe
Four students from the College of Science and Technology at Southern Arkansas University, Magnolia, were recognized as the top students for the 2005-06 academic year.
Ly Phan, a computer science major who graduated in December was recognized as the outstanding student from the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science as well as the College of Science
Growing up, Jordan Craig always said he never wanted to follow in his mother’s footsteps and become a teacher. He wanted to be a lawyer.
After becoming involved with FFA in high school, Jordan decided he really liked agriculture and decided to pursue a career. He has now changed his mind in regards to the teaching
Sixteen international students from Southern Arkansas University, Magnolia, were recognized during the second annual recognition ceremony for graduating international students sponsored by the International Student Association (ISA).
The recognition ceremony is held to pay tribute to the accomplishments of the international students at SAU.
“We, at the ISA, have witnessed the hard work and dedication of our
When Billy Whitt graduates from Southern Arkansas University on May 12, he believes that his diploma will compare favorably with others from around the country.
“I would hold my degree against any university in the United States,” says the senior biology major from Texarkana, Texas. “Just because we
Five faculty members at Southern Arkansas University, Magnolia, were recently honored with awards from the University. Those receiving awards were Dr. Lynne Belcher, Steven Ochs, Dr. Sam Heintz, Dr. Scott White, and Dr. Tim Wise.
Dr. Lynne Belcher, a member of the SAU faculty since 1990, was chosen as Honor Professor at the University. She is
Dr. Michael E. Held, a visiting professor of biology at Southern Arkansas University, Magnolia, presented a paper at a meeting of the Association of Southeastern Biologists held in Gatlinburg, Tenn.
Held is in residence in Magnolia for the spring semester and was representing the Center for Teaching Excellence in Mathematics and Science located on the University
Three faculty and four students from the Department of Biology at Southern Arkansas University, Magnolia, attended the 90th annual meeting of the Arkansas Science Fair held in Batesville at Lyon College.
Dr. Thomas Smith, associate professor of biology, served as a judge for the undergraduate and graduate papers and additionally acted as a section chair in
She has traveled around the world and across the United States, but Julia Smith is proud of the fact that she calls Magnolia home.
“I love Magnolia,” said the senior nursing student from Magnolia. “This is my hometown, and I love doing what I can for my community.”
Her goal is to become a nurse practitioner and
