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SAU Theatre presents ‘Dial M for Murder’ this week

Southern Arkansas University Theatre is set to perform “Dial M for Murder” at Harton Theatre starting at 7 p.m. nightly Feb. 2-4 and at 2 p.m. Feb. 5. Tickets can be purchased through www.showtix4u.com or by calling 870-235-4255. There is limited seating and the public is encouraged to order tickets early. Prices are $10 per… Read More

SAU again breaks spring enrollment records

Following the fourth straight year of fall enrollment records at Southern Arkansas University, the enrollment for this semester rose above last spring’s record-setting numbers. The total number of students at SAU is 4,345, which was reported to the Arkansas Department of Higher Education on the 11th class day on Thursday, January 26, 2017. This number… Read More

SAU student has new outlook on life as he recovers from boating accident

Landon Darden, a Southern Arkansas University freshman psychology major from Smackover, Ark., has a new outlook on life after he suffered major head injuries in a boating accident in 2015. “I want to become an occupational therapist,” Darden said. “When I graduated high school, my idea was to become an electrician, but the new game… Read More

Global Game Jam at SAU to feature eye-tracking software

Southern Arkansas University will again be one of the host sites for the world’s largest game creation event, Global Game Jam (GGJ), on January 20-22, 2017. This year, SAU’s site has been selected for an additional benefit as one of the sites receiving eye-tracking software from Swedish company Tobii Tech. The event is free, and… Read More

Spring 2017 classes begin at SAU Jan. 11

Registration for Spring 2017 classes at Southern Arkansas University will be Monday, Jan. 9 and Tuesday, Jan. 10, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Jennifer Rowsam, associate dean for Institutional Effectiveness and Strategic Planning, said the registration process for undergraduate and returning students begins at the Admissions Office, Overstreet Hall 207. From there, entering students will be directed… Read More

Day of the Undead Zombie Run set for Saturday, Jan. 14

The public is welcome to participate in a scary but fun 5K on Saturday, Jan. 14. The Day of the Undead Zombie Run begins at 5 p.m. at Southern Arkansas University’s former Welcome Center, taking participants on a course plagued with zombies. Rhaelene Lowther, assistant professor of art (game and animation), said that about 15… Read More

SAU hosts Fall Commencements Dec. 9

Southern Arkansas University is scheduled to recognize 351 graduate students and 127 undergraduates during two Fall Commencement ceremonies at 5 and 7 p.m. on Friday, December 9, 2016. Both ceremonies will take place in the gymnasium at the W.T. Watson Athletic Center. The 5 p.m. graduation will include all undergraduate honorees, candidates for associates and… Read More

Supplemental Instruction leaders pass along study skills

Student leaders in Supplemental Instruction (SI) are valuable to Southern Arkansas University as they pass their experience in “challenging” courses along to those who need help academically. Rachel Jenkins, SI coordinator, said leaders in the program are hand-picked by faculty for an important job: helping students better understand difficult subjects, in a group setting. “It’s… Read More

Get ready for a Madrigal Feaste at SAU on Dec. 2

Join the Heritage and Chamber Singers of Southern Arkansas University for a Madrigal Feaste at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, in the Grand Hall of the Reynolds Center. Guests will be treated to a Royal Court, minstrels, troubadours and an astronomical event. The menu includes hot apple cider, tea, coffee, water, salad, French onion soup,… Read More

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