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Southern Arkansas University to host Family Day on September 21

The time has finally arrived to continue one of Southern Arkansas University’s most treasured traditions – Family Day! Family Day is set for September 21, 2024, beginning at 11:00 a.m., with a full schedule of family-friendly events planned throughout the day. The festivities will wrap up with an exciting Mulerider football game at 6:00 p.m…. Read More

Cagen Knoles takes the reins as the new SAU Mulerider

Southern Arkansas University is thrilled to announce that Cagen Knoles has been selected as the next Mulerider, the iconic mascot representing the University. Knoles takes over the reins of this prestigious position from the former Mulerider and recent SAU graduate, Malli Dooly of Emerson, AR. Cagen Knoles, a senior agricultural education major from Paris, AR,… Read More

SAU to host homecoming on October 7

Southern Arkansas University is thrilled to welcome back our Mulerider alumni and friends for a week of fun and tradition. With the theme, “Home is where the Muleriders are,” SAU invites alumni, students, and friends to come together for a week of festivities that embody the true spirit of family and tradition. Homecoming at SAU… Read More

SAU to host “Forever a Mulerider” homecoming on October 1

Southern Arkansas University is thrilled to welcome back our Mulerider alumni and friends for a week of fun and tradition. This year’s homecoming theme is “Forever a Mulerider.” Behind this homecoming theme sits rich SAU history. When G.R. Turrentine welcomed his team from the Third District Agricultural School to his home following a Thanksgiving Day… Read More

Southern Arkansas University to host Family Day on September 24

The time has finally arrived to continue one of Southern Arkansas University’s most treasured traditions – Family Day! Family Day is set for September 24, 2022, with a full schedule of family-friendly events planned throughout the day, beginning at 11:00 a.m. and culminating with a Mulerider football kickoff at 6:00 p.m. “We are so excited… Read More

SAU tennis player stays in touch with family in Ukraine

Staying strong and hopeful is a goal for Marko Nikoliuk, a senior entrepreneurial finance major at Southern Arkansas University hailing from Kakhovka, Kherson Oblast, Ukraine. The nationally-ranked Mulerider tennis player is competing this Spring Break week against top-rated teams in Georgia and Alabama. Nikoliuk has found a way to balance grades and tennis with concern… Read More

SAU System Board of Trustees conducts virtual meeting

The Southern Arkansas University System Board of Trustees met virtually in a regularly scheduled session Thursday, February 3. Dr. Trey Berry, SAU president, opened the meeting by welcoming new board member Jason Sullivan. Sullivan graduated from SAU in 1995 and most recently served on the SAU Foundation Board of Governors. He resides in Mena, where… Read More

Brad Smiley named head coach of Mulerider Football

Southern Arkansas University Director of Athletics Steve Browning has announced that Brad Smiley has been named the 21st head coach of the Mulerider Football program; effective immediately. The official announcement was made at 11:35 a.m. on Friday, December 3. Smiley brings 27 years of highly successful collegiate offensive coaching experience at the NCAA Division I,… Read More

SAU to host “Love and Loyalty” Homecoming Week October 4-9

Southern Arkansas University is thrilled to celebrate Homecoming October 4-9, 2021, with a whole week of exciting traditions and events. The theme for Homecoming 2021 is Love and Loyalty, representing the completion of the Love and Loyalty Campaign. The Campaign Celebration takes place on Friday, October 8, and Saturday, October 9. The Love and Loyalty… Read More

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