Ronald Watson – The Certification Board of American Society for Quality (ASQ) announced that Ronald Watson, assistant professor of management in the SAU College of Business, has completed the requirements to be named as an ASQ-Certified Quality Engineer. As an ASQ CQE, Watson has proven proficiency in and a comprehension of quality engineering principles and… Read More

Experience the visually dynamic country of Jordan through the eyes of award-winning Magnolia photojournalist Aaron Street by visiting his photography exhibit, “Jordan: Country of Contrast,” during the month of October in the Brinson Art Gallery at Southern Arkansas University. A reception is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012 in… Read More

Dr. Carla Bryant, assistant professor of education, and her husband Carroll Bryant hosted and presented at an educational workshop for K-12 teachers during spring break in Dangriga, Belize. Dr. Bryant provided “grass-roots” training related to classroom management, teaching and learning, gifted education, and school leadership. Mr. Bryant provided training related to teaching and learning and… Read More

Dr. Brian S. Canfield, professor of counselor education, was presented the “Distinguished Lifetime Achievement Award” by the Louisiana Association for Marriage and Family Therapy at its recent annual conference in New Orleans. The award was presented in consideration of Canfield’s national and international leadership roles, advocacy, and contributions to the fields of counseling and family… Read More

Elizabeth Pratt, assistant professor of nursing, attended a webinar entitled “Electronic Nursing Information: PEPID” on January 26. The webinar was sponsored by PEPID Medical Information Resources. The group provides the latest clinical and drug information with content available for iPhone, iPad, BlackBerry, Palm, Palm Pre, Google Android, Windows Mobile, Online, or integration into any healthcare… Read More

Deborah Wilson, assistant professor of psychology, was recently elected to serve on the board of the Women’s Crisis Center of South Arkansas, a nonprofit agency that provides services in a six county area. Wilson will serve as board chair and on the executive and personnel committees. Deborah Wilson, assistant professor of psychology and licensed psychological… Read More

Dr. Brian Canfield, professor of counselor education, was invited to be the keynote speaker at the 11th Congress of Turkish Psychological Counseling and Guidance in Izmir, Turkey. He is a past president of the International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors and currently chairs the association’s committee on international education. Dr. Ed Kardas, professor of… Read More

When the holiday season began, more than 900 angels filled the 2011 Columbia County Angel Tree. Representing children who may not have a very merry Christmas without the help of the community, more than 300 remained Monday morning.