Southern Arkansas University is pleased to announce that Dr. C. Neelie Dobbins has been named Dean of the College of Education and Human Performance (CEHP), effective July 1, 2026. Dr. Dobbins assumes the role following more than 15 years of leadership at SAU, including nearly a decade as chair of the Department of Teacher Education… Read More
SAU alum serves in Africa with Peace Corps
Mulerider alum Kamrin Hooks of Shreveport, LA, is currently serving as a Peace Corps volunteer in Lesotho (pronounced luh-SOO-too), where she is teaching life skills, basic arithmetic, and English as part of a two-year assignment. Hooks has always preferred to stay busy. A former scholarship track athlete, President’s Ambassador, and president of her sorority Alpha… Read More
Southern Arkansas University commencement ceremonies set for May 8 and 9
Southern Arkansas University will come together to honor over 500 spring 2026 graduates during three undergraduate ceremonies on Friday, May 8, and a graduate ceremony on Saturday, May 9. The ceremonies will be held in the W.T. Watson Athletic Center. Friday, May 8 – Undergraduate Ceremonies 8:00 a.m. – Department of Nursing Pinning Ceremony, Grand… Read More
SAU to honor nine alumni at the Distinguished Alumni Awards Dinner on May 7
The Southern Arkansas University Alumni Association, Inc. will honor nine outstanding SAU alumni during the organization’s annual Distinguished Alumni Awards Dinner at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 7, 2026. Award recipients will be honored in four categories. The Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented to Bob Garrett ’57. Dr. Diann Howell Gathright ’70 and Dan… Read More
SAU receives transformational $4.5 million gift from the Windgate Foundation
SAU receives transformational $4.5 million gift from the Windgate Foundation Southern Arkansas University is proud to announce a transformational $4.5 million gift from the Windgate Foundation to establish the Windgate Scholars Program Scholarship Endowment, marking the largest single donor gift for scholarships in the University’s history. “This is a defining day for Southern Arkansas University,”… Read More
SAU receives generous ANCRC grant for Talbot Hall renovations
Southern Arkansas University has received a generous grant of $1,189,647 from the Arkansas Natural and Cultural Resources Council (ANCRC) to support renovations to Talbot Hall. With this latest grant, ANCRC’s total investment in the SAU campus now exceeds $6 million, funding renovations that benefit students, faculty, staff, and the broader community. ANCRC’s support has enabled… Read More
Ozzie Smith inspires at SAU’s 20th Annual Farmers Bank & Trust Distinguished Speaker Series
With humor, humility, and a touch of the extraordinary, Ozzie Smith, baseball’s legendary “Wizard of Oz,” captivated the crowd at Southern Arkansas University during the 20th Annual Farmers Bank & Trust Distinguished Speaker Series on Thursday evening at the W.T. Watson Athletic Center. The milestone event, presented by Farmers Bank & Trust and the SAU… Read More
Jessica Greaves named executive director of the Southern Arkansas University Foundation
Southern Arkansas University has named Jessica Greaves as the new executive director of the Southern Arkansas University Foundation. Greaves’ appointment reflects her strong background in higher education communications, marketing, and operational leadership, as well as her deep commitment to the Magnolia community and SAU’s mission. The Southern Arkansas University Foundation is a nonprofit organization housed… Read More
Southern Arkansas University names Caroline Rankin as 2025–26 Mulerider
Southern Arkansas University is excited to announce that Caroline Rankin will serve as the 2025–26 Mulerider, one of the most cherished and recognizable traditions at the University. As the official student ambassador and rider of Molly Ann, SAU’s beloved mule, Rankin will represent the University at athletic events, community gatherings, and campus activities throughout the… Read More
SAU Blue and Gold Day welcomes students and the community to Alumni Center on August 19
Southern Arkansas University, in partnership with the City of Magnolia and Columbia County, has announced the eighth annual Blue & Gold Day on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the SAU Alumni Center. On this day, the Magnolia community is encouraged to wear blue and gold to support SAU. Community… Read More
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