Southern Arkansas University is proud to announce that the Department of Biology has been selected to receive a $50,000 New Faculty Recruitment Start-up Package through the Arkansas IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE). This competitive award was granted in recognition of the innovative lab initiative proposed by Dr. Samia Amin, newly appointed assistant professor… Read More
SAU Nursing Students partner with Special Olympics Arkansas for Healthy Young Athletes event
Southern Arkansas University Department of Nursing community health students teamed up with Special Olympics Arkansas to host a Healthy Young Athletes Experience at Magnolia Specialized Services during the fall semester. The event focused on promoting wellness and healthy habits among young athletes, aged 2–7 years, through fun, educational, play-based activities. Stations included interactive lessons on… Read More
SAU Board of Trustees elects 2026 officers and hears updates on enrollment, strategic initiatives, and campus developments
The Southern Arkansas University System Board of Trustees met in a regularly scheduled session on Friday, November 21, on the SAU–Magnolia campus. Trustees approved previous meeting minutes and conducted officer elections for 2026, naming Jason Sullivan as chair, Monty Harrington as vice-chair, and Gary Sewell as secretary. Dr. Bruno Hicks, SAU president, provided an overview… Read More
SAU Board of Trustees to meet on November 21 in Magnolia
The Southern Arkansas University System Board of Trustees will meet in regular session at 1 p.m. Friday, November 21, 2025, in the Donald W. Reynold Center, room 210, on the SAU-Magnolia campus. The agenda includes the annual Board of Trustees election of officers; comments by Dr. Bruno Hicks, SAU president, and Dr. Jerry Thomas, chancellor… Read More
Grant-funded recycling trailer boosts SAU’s green efforts
Volunteer Services recently launched a new SAU Recycling Trailer program on campus under the direction of Kathy Gean. This exciting addition to campus sustainability was made possible through a grant funded by the Southwest Arkansas Planning and Development District Inc. Volunteer Services has had a track record of improving sustainability efforts across campus led by… 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
SAU Professor embarks on leadership journey with LeadAR
Dr. Amber Overholser, director of the master of public administration program, returned from a National Study Tour of Washington D.C. as a member of LeadAR’s 21st cohort, bringing the latest in agriculture policy and advocacy to SAU students. Overholser applied for LeadAR looking for a new challenge that was relevant to the work she does…. Read More
ExxonMobil donates $25,000 to LiTHIUMLEARNS for Mobile STEM Lab
LiTHIUMLEARNS is proud to announce it has received a $25,000 donation from ExxonMobil to support its Mobile STEM Lab initiative. The Mobile STEM Lab will be used to educate students in K-12 school districts across South Arkansas about the Smackover Formation and the national importance of developing critical minerals found in this regional natural resource…. Read More
SAU System Board of Trustees to meet October 8 via Zoom
The Southern Arkansas University System Board of Trustees will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. The meeting will take place via Zoom. The agenda for the meeting includes a consideration of a resolution. To request access to the Zoom meeting, go to the following link: https://saumagedu.zoom.us/j/83539189132?pwd=yrByYfxiUyw8aa3dtDRC9W1wCzfJlB.1. The meeting ID is… 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
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