Maribeth Adams could not believe it when her name was called as the recipient of the 2006 Arkansas PBL Member of the Year at the state leadership conference held in Little Rock.
“I was shocked and surprised when my name was called,” said the sophomore accounting major at Southern Arkansas University, Magnolia. “I had forgotten that
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
Twenty-nine employees from 10 area businesses completed 12 weeks of leadership training in the Dale Carnegie Training program offered by the Magnolia Economic Development Council, Southern Arkansas University, Magnolia, and SAU Tech.
With financial assistance through the MEDC, the Office of Continuing Education at SAU and SAU Tech were able to offer this training to the
From the moment Jake Sisson moved into East Hall and joined other students as the inaugural class of the Residential College on the campus of Southern Arkansas University, he met people that would be friends for life.
“Being a member of the Residential College was amazing,” said the
The College of Education at Southern Arkansas University, Magnolia, recognized Kathryn E. O’Pry as its outstanding student for the 2005-06 academic year.
O’Pry received her B.S.E. in health, kinesiology, and recreation with math and health supporting fields. She is a 2001 graduate of Parkers Chapel High School. She graduated with a cumulative grade point average of
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
Three international students from the College of Business at Southern Arkansas University, Magnolia, gained valuable real-world knowledge through internships at Alcoa.
The students include Sing Yi Ng of Hong Kong, Sangam KC of Nepal, and Elizabeth Yagaza of Tanzania. All three students graduated from SAU on May 12. Ng and Yagaza received their B.B.A. in management
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
Twenty-three students at Southern Arkansas University, Magnolia, were chosen to serve as President’s Ambassadors for the 2006-07 academic year. President’s Ambassadors, or PAs, are the official student representatives for SAU, and their purpose is to promote and serve the University.
President’s Ambassadors serve as hosts at a variety of University events and provide tours for prospective
