With the help of many of his “co-conspirators,” Dr. Trey Berry, president of Southern Arkansas University, was able to surprise Martha and Louis Blanchard with the unveiling of the new name on the side of SAU’s Business Building. “From this day, Aug. 26, 2017, this facility will always carry your name – the Martha and… Read More
SAU expects massive turnout for 2017 Family Day

Around 6,500 people are expected for Family Day on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017, making the event possibly the largest Southern Arkansas University will host on campus this year, Dr. Trey Berry, president, said. “This year’s Family Day promises to be the biggest ever,” Berry said. “We were blown away at last year’s Family Day festivities… Read More
Braswell named executive director of SAU Foundation, Woods to direct Alumni Relations
Southern Arkansas University has announced the hiring of Macy Braswell to serve as its new Foundation executive director and Mike Woods as the new director of Alumni Relations, said Josh Kee, SAU’s vice president for development. Braswell, a resident of Magnolia, received her BS in agriculture business from SAU in 1999 and her MBA from… Read More
Ice Breaker: SAU alum joins scientific team in Antarctica
A 2016 graduate of Southern Arkansas University recently returned from a 65-day expedition to the Ross Sea in one of the harshest and most remote locations of the world – Antarctica. Casey O’Hara, who graduated from SAU with a BS in chemistry, was among the two dozen scientists who set sail from Lyttleton, New Zealand,… Read More
SAU alum working with Syrian refugees in Lebanon
Growing up in Venezuela, Joze Moreno Pelayo always wanted to study abroad, and as his country slid into political turmoil and economic disarray in 2011, he knew that it was time to leave. Corruption and massive economic inflation had made it difficult for everyday citizens to make ends meet, and Pelayo had big dreams. “When… Read More
SAU inducts four into Educational Leadership Hall of Fame
Four area educators were inducted into the Educational Leadership Hall of Fame at Southern Arkansas University on Thursday, April 13, 2017. Honored at the event were Jason Sanders, superintendent of Ashdown schools; John Ward, superintendent of Magnolia schools; DeMarcus Green, principal, Kilpatrick Elementary School in Texarkana, Ark.; and Jody Vines, principal, Washington Middle School in… Read More
SAU Alumni Association to honor six at April 6 dinner
The Southern Arkansas University Alumni Association will honor six SAU alumni members at the 6 p.m. Dinner of Distinction awards ceremony on Thursday, April 6, 2017, at the SAU Reynolds Center Grand Hall. Alumni and friends are invited to attend. RSVP by calling the SAU Alumni Office at (870)235-4079 or toll-free at (800)797-1986. Alumni members… 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
Southern Arkansas University Tech Hires New Chancellor
Southern Arkansas University Tech is pleased to announce that Dr. Jason Morrison has accepted the position of chancellor and will begin work on January 3, 2017. Dr. Trey Berry, Southern Arkansas University System President, announced the hiring decision made by the Search Committee in an email to SAU Tech’s staff and faculty on November 17,… Read More
SAU Family Day offers new sites for fun activities
This year’s Family Day on Saturday, Sept. 10, will be held in new locations on the Southern Arkansas University campus but still promises to offer all the family fun and activities, honoring SAU traditions and culminating in Mulerider football. One of the most exciting events, the annual Great Greek Canoe Races, will be moving from… Read More
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