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Southern Arkansas University begins national search for president

The national search for the next leader of Southern Arkansas University is officially underway.  SAU just released the presidential position profile, official position announcement, and presidential search webpage. The profile outlines the qualifications, characteristics, and expectations of leadership for candidates interested in assuming the presidency of SAU. The presidential profile is available on the University’s… Read More

SAU System Board of Trustees hears positive updates in regular meeting

The Southern Arkansas University System Board of Trustees met on Thursday, March 7, on the SAU-Magnolia campus in a regularly scheduled session. The first item of business was to accept the minutes from the previous Board of Trustees meeting. The minutes were approved. The next item on the agenda was the annual election of officers…. Read More

Southern Arkansas University projects supports national days of service

In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his legacy, Southern Arkansas University recently hosted food drive events in partnership with Engage Arkansas. The Black Student Association and Greek organizations held an on-campus food drive to collect canned goods.  These donations were provided to the Mulerider Market, which serves our most vulnerable students on… Read More

Southern Arkansas University moves forward with presidential search committee

Southern Arkansas University Board of Trustees met today to discuss personnel changes regarding the SAU presidential search. After calling the meeting to order, board chair, Erica Woods, called the roll of board members, and all were present. Board members then exited into executive session. Upon returning from the session, the board chair, Erica Woods, reconvened… Read More

SAU System Board of Trustees to meet February 1 via Zoom

The Southern Arkansas University System Board of Trustees will meet in session at 5:45 p.m. Thursday, February 1, 2024, via Zoom. The agenda includes personnel changes to be discussed in executive session. To access the Zoom meeting, go to https://saumag-edu.zoom.us/j/85758561765?pwd=T1M0RElwWEsxaDE4cURPU0oxVmlRQT09.  Meeting ID: 857 5856 1765, passcode: 261619.  To join the meeting via audio only, dial… Read More

Southern Arkansas University Tech welcomes Jerry W. Thomas as chancellor

After a comprehensive search process, Southern Arkansas University proudly announces the appointment of Dr. Jerry W. Thomas as the new Southern Arkansas University Tech chancellor. With a proven track record of leadership and dedication to higher education for the past 29 years, Thomas assumes this pivotal role effective January 10, 2024. Bringing with him a… Read More

Southern Arkansas University honors Dr. Rodney L. Griffin for years of service

Dr. Rodney L. Griffin’s remarkable medical career has been characterized by dedication and excellence. Dr. Griffin attended Southern State College from 1962 to 1965, whereafter he earned his bachelor of science in pharmacy from the University of Arkansas Pharmacy School. Dr. Griffin went on to earn his MD from the University of Arkansas School of… Read More

Southern Arkansas University Commencement ceremonies set for December 15

Southern Arkansas University will come together to honor over 500 fall 2023 graduates during four commencement ceremonies on Friday, December 15, in the W.T. Watson Athletic Center. 8:00 a.m. – Department of Nursing pinning ceremony, Grand Hall 9:00 a.m. – College of Education and Human Performance and Dempsey College of Liberal and Performing Arts undergraduate… Read More

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