The Donald Pittman family of Magnolia was recently selected as the Columbia County Farm Family of the Year. The Pittmans, who run an extensive plant and landscaping business, were also selected as the District Farm Family of the Year. Accepting the award was Mickey Pittman who earned her F.S. degree in 1947 from the Third
Alumni Spotlight – Ann Downs
Ann Smith Downs, a 1967 graduate of Southern State College with a degree in elementary education, has had a love for art since the age of 14 when she took art lessons from Magnolia art teacher Margie Chamberlin. It has been said of Downs “she finds excitement and challenge in seeking to express the essence
Group awards education award to SAU College of Business dean
The Arkansas Society of Certified Public Accountants selected Dr. Terrye Stinson, dean of the College of Business at Southern Arkansas University, Magnolia, as the recipient of the 2006 ASCPA Distinguished Achievement in Accounting Education award.
This award serves to recognize full-time college accounting educators distinguished for excellence in teaching and for involvement in the accounting profession.
“This
SAU Department of Nursing to host open public forum
The Department of Nursing at Southern Arkansas University, Magnolia, will host an open public forum for the community as part of the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission.
The forum will be from 5 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 7, in the Wharton Nursing Building.
The purpose of this forum is for any individual who might
Clinton School names SAU grad director of visiting speaker programs
Sherrel Johnson of El Dorado has been appointed director of the Visiting Speaker Programs at the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service, effective Jan. 9.
“Sherrel’s diverse professional background is a perfect fit for the exciting prospects ahead in the Clinton School,” said Clinton School Dean David Pryor. “With her skills and understanding of
SAU celebrates Mulerider stables grand opening
Hundreds of people enjoyed the grand opening celebration of the Mulerider Stables held on Saturday, Dec. 10, at Southern Arkansas University.
“The Mulerider Stables is truly an impressive project, which will benefit students at the University for generations to come,” said Dr. David Rankin, president of the University. “We are very grateful to the SAU Foundation
Entegra Power Group LLC completes gift for Reynolds Center at SAU
Entegra Power Group LLC recently completed a three-year gift totaling $300,000 to the Reynolds Restricted Fund for the Donald W. Reynolds Campus and Community Center located on the campus of Southern Arkansas University, Magnolia.
“The faithfulness of good corporate citizens like Entegra made possible the completion of the Reynolds Center, which is one of the most
SAU to Honor Alumni during Homecoming 2005 Celebration
One works for a mouse, two represent Arkansas, and one made a name for himself in the New York City publishing world. All will be honored as distinguished alumni by the Office of Alumni Relations at Southern Arkansas University, Magnolia, during Homecoming 2005 activities.
Fernando Barbosa, Joyce Elliott, Jodie Mahony, and James Jarnagin will be recognized
SAU to Celebrate University Archives Open House
Plan to take a walk back through history – Mulerider history that is. Join the excitement as the Southern Arkansas University Archives Room celebrates its opening with an open house from 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8, at Magale Library.
The Archives Room, which is located in Magale, houses significant documents, publications, and photographs
SAU prepares for annual Family Day activities
Grab your pillows and blankets in preparation for the 25th annual Residence Hall Association Bed Race to be held in conjunction with Family Day activities on the campus of Southern Arkansas University, Magnolia.
Family Day is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 17, and will include the bed race, a reception, a canoe race, and an organizations’ fair.
Representatives