Scott Loftin has been named director of the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center (ASBTDC) at Southern Arkansas University. Loftin brings years of financial experience to the position, which he hopes to use to help aspiring and current business owners in the region. Loftin noted, “This position will allow me to help people in… Read More
SAU System Board of Trustees convenes for June meeting
The Southern Arkansas University System Board of Trustees met in regular session on Thursday, June 25, at the SAU Alumni Center on the Southern Arkansas University campus in Magnolia. Dr. Bruno Hicks, SAU president, opened his report with updates on several university initiatives. The Mulerider Next Step Guarantee program continues to grow, with more than… Read More
Assistant principal returns from Japan for SAU doctoral commencement
Southern Arkansas University held its second commencement ceremony for the Doctor of Education in Rural and Diverse Educational Leadership program on May 9, 2026. Five students graduated this spring, including Catherine Mince, who traveled nearly 30 hours from Sasebo, Japan, to participate in the ceremony. Mince is an SAU alumna who earned bachelor’s degrees in… Read More
Championship gaming, scholarships, and a community built for success: SAU Esports continues to rise
SAU’s Marvel Rivals Esports team captured the PlayVS College League (PCL) East Division Championship this spring. The win adds another impressive milestone to the growing legacy of Mulerider Esports, following prior championships in Call of Duty, Valorant and Mortal Kombat. Competing against top collegiate programs from across the country, the Muleriders demonstrated the skill, teamwork, and… Read More
SAU names Dr. C. Neelie Dobbins dean of the College of Education and Human Performance
Southern Arkansas University is pleased to announce that Dr. C. Neelie Dobbins has been named Dean of the College of Education and Human Performance (CEHP), effective July 1, 2026. Dr. Dobbins assumes the role following more than 15 years of leadership at SAU, including nearly a decade as chair of the Department of Teacher Education… Read More
Southern Arkansas University launches new Bachelor of Science in Emergency Management for Fall 2026
Southern Arkansas University has announced the launch of a new Bachelor of Science in Emergency Management, with enrollment beginning in Fall 2026. The program, housed in the Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences in the Dempsey College of Liberal and Performing Arts, is designed to meet growing demand for trained emergency management professionals across government,… Read More
SAU alum serves in Africa with Peace Corps
Mulerider alum Kamrin Hooks of Shreveport, LA, is currently serving as a Peace Corps volunteer in Lesotho (pronounced luh-SOO-too), where she is teaching life skills, basic arithmetic, and English as part of a two-year assignment. Hooks has always preferred to stay busy. A former scholarship track athlete, President’s Ambassador, and president of her sorority Alpha… Read More
SAU professor’s artwork selected for 13th International Art Competition and Exhibition in Salt Lake City
SAU Associate Professor of Art Rhaelene Rollins Lowther was selected for the 13th International Art Competition and Exhibition in Salt Lake City, UT. With nearly 600 applicants from around the world submitting their work, Lowther’s entry was one of 150 chosen. Her piece “Weaving Life with Light and Love” was on display at the Church… Read More
Two SAU students complete Arkansas Collegiate Civic Leadership Academy
Trinity Foster, a Political Science student, and Lynn Enzor, a Master of Public Administration student, have graduated from the Arkansas Collegiate Civic Leadership Academy (ACCLA), a statewide program designed to develop the next generation of civic leaders. ACCLA, a statewide initiative of the Winthrop Rockefeller Institute, brings together college students from across Arkansas for a… Read More
Southern Arkansas University named Purple Star Campus for support of military students and families
Southern Arkansas University has been recognized as a Purple Star Campus by the Arkansas Department of Education and the Arkansas Division of Higher Education, honoring the University’s commitment to serving military-connected students and families. The Purple Star Campus designation recognizes colleges and universities that demonstrate a strong commitment to supporting military-affiliated students through resources, programming,… Read More
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