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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

National Recognition: ABET accreditation awarded to SAU’s Engineering and Mechanical Engineering degrees

Southern Arkansas University is proud to announce that the Bachelor of Science in Engineering and the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering programs have been awarded accreditation by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, the global accreditor of college and university programs in applied and natural science, computing, engineering, and engineering technology. The newly accredited… Read More

Southern Arkansas University hosts ribbon cutting for LiTHIUMLEARNS initiative

Southern Arkansas University proudly hosted the ribbon-cutting and open house for the LiTHIUMLEARNS initiative on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at its newly dedicated space at 104 Harvey Couch Boulevard. The event drew community members, industry leaders, educators, and elected officials to celebrate a milestone in advancing workforce development and innovation in Southwest Arkansas. The ceremony… 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

Health Careers Academy at SAU inspires next generation of health professionals

Southern Arkansas University recently concluded a successful six-week summer session of the Health Careers Opportunity Program (HCOP) Academy, an initiative funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and coordinated in partnership with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). Held from June 9 to July 18, 2025, the academy introduced 33 rising… Read More

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