In just two years since launching its innovative Rider Residency model, Southern Arkansas University and its six partner school districts have reached a major milestone—providing over $2 million in direct support to aspiring teachers through paid, year-long residencies. This groundbreaking approach to teacher preparation is made possible through strong collaboration with Ashdown School District, Camden… Read More
SAU faculty and staff complete leadership development course

A total of 11 members of the faculty and staff at Southern Arkansas University recently completed the Mulerider L.E.A.D. Program. L.E.A.D., short for Lead, Excel, Advance, and Develop, is a year-long professional development course that is designed to help promote leadership through a cohort model. SAU has used the program since the 2017-18 academic year…. Read More
Fourth Annual Undergraduate Research Conference open for submissions
On May 1, 2025, the College of Science & Engineering will host the Fourth Annual Undergraduate Research Conference. All undergraduate students and invited to participate and present their research. Projects can be independent or class projects. The deadline for submissions is April 12, 2025. Learn more at https://web.saumag.edu/science/research-conference/.
Southern Arkansas University inducts 2025 Educational Leadership Hall of Fame honorees
Southern Arkansas University proudly inducted the newest members into the Educational Leadership Hall of Fame on Monday, March 17, 2025. The evening honored outstanding leaders in the field of education, recognizing two building-level administrators, two district-level administrators, and two recipients of the Community Leadership Award, culminating with the prestigious Dr. Kenneth C. Booth Educational Leadership… Read More
SAU unveils The SAU Difference last-dollar scholarship to break down financial barriers for Arkansas students
Southern Arkansas University is proud to announce the debut of The SAU Difference scholarship program, a new initiative designed to provide financial support for eligible incoming freshmen from Arkansas. The SAU Difference scholarship program is a game-changer for Arkansas students, designed to make higher education more accessible than ever before. As a last-dollar initiative, it… Read More
Southern Arkansas University celebrates national Niche ranking as the #1 Best Small Public College in Arkansas
Southern Arkansas University is proud to celebrate a major achievement, soaring to the top of Niche’s national rankings! Recognized as a leading force in higher education, SAU has been crowned the #1 Best Small Public College in Arkansas and the #2 Top Public University in the state. These prestigious rankings confirm SAU as a go-to… Read More
Windgate Foundation continues partnership with SAU to enrich education and enhance lives
Southern Arkansas University proudly announces a continued partnership with the Windgate Foundation through a transformative, multi-year grant of $400,000. This grant will provide annual contributions of $200,000 over two years, supporting the Windgate Scholars Program, a program that focuses on the most financially vulnerable students, and the College of Education and Human Performance. The Windgate… Read More
SAU celebrates all-time record enrollment
Southern Arkansas University, Magnolia, celebrates another record-breaking enrollment with 5,128 Muleriders for fall 2023. SAU’s 14% freshmen enrollment growth is a result of the University’s commitment to offering in-demand programs and a “culture of caring” approach. “This is all the result of a tremendous team effort at SAU. We are so fortunate to have faculty… Read More
Southern Arkansas University Commencement ceremonies set for May 6
Southern Arkansas University will come together to honor over 500 spring 2022 graduates during three commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 6, in the W.T. Watson Athletic Center. The Rankin College of Business and the College of Liberal and Performing Arts ceremony will begin at 10:00 a.m., while the ceremony for the College of Education and… Read More
Exercise Science students accepted to Doctoral Physical Therapy programs
The Human Performance and Sport Sciences Department faculty at Southern Arkansas University celebrates the accomplishments of two students within the department. Matt Aiken was recently accepted into the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Arkansas State University. Matt was a valued member of the Mulerider Baseball team and excelled in and out of the classroom…. Read More
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