More than 130 regional high school students competed in the Arkansas Council of Teachers of Mathematics (ACTM) Regional Mathematics Contest on Saturday, March 1, 2014, at Southern Arkansas University. “SAU hosts annually this annual regional tournament to recognize high school students with exceptional mathematics skills”, said Dr. Khalil Dajani, chair of the Department of Mathematics… Read More
Area young writers honored at SAU Writing Festival
The top 36 young writers from 537 entries were recently honored at the Southern Arkansas University annual Creative Writing Festival. Students from across south Arkansas submitted poems, short stories and creative non-fiction essays to be judged. Cash prizes were awarded for first, second and third place honors in the twelve categories, and first-place winners took… Read More
Dr. Johnson to deliver inaugural SAU Last Lecture
Southern Arkansas University professor of history Dr. Ben Johnson will deliver the inaugural installment of The Last Lecture Series at SAU at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 18, 2014. The event will be held in the Reynolds Center Foundation Hall, and is free and open to the public. The “Last Lecture” tradition is one in… Read More
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 Honors College participating in iPad pilot project
The Honors College at Southern Arkansas University has been selected to help develop a new learning management system (LMS) by participating in an iPad pilot project. Dr. Ed Kardas, director of the SAU Honors College and professor of psychology, said he was approached by EmpoweredU, asking if his students would participate in the pilot program…. Read More
SAU theatre shares choreography and makeup tips at MHS
A group of Southern Arkansas University Theatre students recently completed their annual workshop series to help Magnolia High School students prepare for the high school’s upcoming play. The SAU students were escorted by Judy Vasser, assistant professor of theatre and mass communication. Vasser and her students provided three choreography workshops and a makeup workshop. The… Read More
SAU College of Business needs business attire donations for students
The College of Business at Southern Arkansas University is seeking donations of contemporary, interview-appropriate clothing and accessories for their Career Closet for their students. The College of Business is seeking help from the community to help build the inventory of the Career Closet. Specific needs include professional suits and separates for men and women of… Read More
Edgar Lee reappointed to SAU Board of Trustees
Edgar Lee, Chair of the Board of Trustees at Southern Arkansas University, has been reappointed Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe to serve another five-year term on the SAU Board. Lee, of Chidester, Ark., was appointed for his first term in 2009. He is an alum of SAU and a team leader at Raytheon Missile Corporation. “Mr…. 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 Engineering Program approved: Industry representatives from south Ark. region expressed need for program
Southern Arkansas University was approved to establish a Bachelor of Science in Engineering program by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board quarterly meeting in Little Rock Friday, January 31, 2014. “This is how higher education is going to grow. Being reflective of industry, and being reflective on the things that are available,” said Sarah Argue,… Read More
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