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
February 3, 2012
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
December 14, 2011
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
Steve Browning named interim athletic director
Southern Arkansas University President Dr. David Rankin has announced the appointment of Steve Browning as interim director of athletics effective December 1.
October 18, 2011
Dr. Jeff Vickers, assistant professor of music, and Dutch composer Carlos Michans applied for and received a music commissioning grant through The Fund at the Hague (Netherlands). Vickers proposed a new concert piece for tenor saxophone and piano. The piece will be premiered at the World Saxophone Congress in St. Andrews, Scotland, in July 2012…. Read More
Dr. Trey Berry named LPA dean
MAGNOLIA – Dr. Trey Berry has been named dean of the College of Liberal and Performing Arts at Southern Arkansas University. With 20 years experience in higher education, Berry came to SAU from the Department of Arkansas Heritage where he served as deputy director for two years. He previously worked at Ouachita Baptist University from… Read More
March 13, 2011
Clayton Guiltner, assistant professor of theatre, has been hired to direct Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” for the Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park in Oklahoma City this summer. The organization was founded in 1985 and has been expanded to a year-round production company that entertains and educates it’s audiences through the performance of Shakespeare and… Read More
Winter Weather Closes SAU February 4
MAGNOLIA — Southern Arkansas University will be closed on Friday, February 4, due to winter weather conditions in south Arkansas and potentially hazardous driving conditions. Updated information will be posted to the University’s website (www.saumag.edu) if it becomes available.
University recognized by Governor’s Quality Award Program
MAGNOLIA — A commitment to continuous improvement earned Southern Arkansas University state-wide recognition Monday night during the 16th annual Arkansas Governor’s Quality Awards celebration at the Peabody Hotel in Little Rock. A total of 18 business organizations were recognized on four award levels during the event. SAU President Dr. David Rankin accepted the Commitment Level… Read More
October 21, 2010
Dr. Sheri Baggett-McMinn, associate professor of health, kinesiology and recreation, has received a plaque of appreciation for continued support from Special Olympics athletes in Area 15. Arkansas in Modern America: 1930 – 1999, a book by Dr. Ben Johnson, dean of the College of Liberal and Performing Arts was recently listed as being ranked No…. Read More
