Southern Arkansas University students and faculty recently participated in an immersive, multi-day industry engagement experience through the LiTHIUMLEARNS program. Sponsored and hosted by ExxonMobil, the group toured the EMHC and Baytown refinery facilities. During the EMHC visit, participants learned about ExxonMobil’s history, toured research facilities, and saw first-hand the emphasis the corporation puts on valuing its… 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
SAU+AmeriCorps VISTA and Saddle Up & Serve lead MLK Day of Service projects across Magnolia

On January 19th, SAU+AmeriCorps VISTA Fellows and Saddle Up & Serve members honored Martin Luther King, Jr. by participating in a Day of Service focused on food insecurity and community members with disabilities in Magnolia. Volunteers supported three initiatives throughout the day: The Cooking Matters program, hosted at SAU on the Square, invited SAU students… Read More
SAU Biology Department awarded $50,000 start-up package to launch Public Health Informatics Laboratory

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
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