On Thursday, Southern Arkansas University welcomed distinguished guests as Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders and her cabinet graced the campus during her visit to Magnolia, designated as the Arkansas Capital for the Day. The historic occasion marked a pivotal moment for both the University and the community as they received the esteemed leader of the state. Sanders’ visit to… Read More
Mulerider Rodeo sending three students to College National Finals next month in Casper, Wyo.
The Mulerider Rodeo Team again earned success despite a challenging pandemic year, with three students qualifying for the College National Finals Rodeo to be held this June in Casper, Wyoming. Strand Barricklow, Latham Dickson, and Harley Lynn will represent SAU in its 15th consecutive year of qualifying for the College National Finals. Coach Rusty Hayes… Read More
SAU Rodeo hopes 13 is their lucky number at College National Finals Rodeo
The Southern Arkansas University Rodeo Team has earned their 13th consecutive trip to the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, Wyoming. Four Mulerider Rodeo student-athletes will represent SAU at the national event from June 9-15 – Jacie Sullivan, Logan Graham, Michaela Caudle, and Cash Davis. Their performance caps another satisfying year for the team, said… Read More
Three Hawaiian students forge friendship at Southern Arkansas University
Three natives of Hawaii have each discovered two more reasons to say that Southern Arkansas University feels like home. They each chose to come to SAU from different islands at our 50th state. When they recently realized their mutual connection to Hawaii on campus, a fast friendship developed that has brought them together in unique… Read More
SAU Rodeo this week will feature themed nights
Southern Arkansas University’s Intercollegiate Rodeo will feature themed nights this week beginning Thursday, Nov. 1, at Story Arena. The SAU Rodeo will feature 16 teams from across the United States competing in Bareback Riding, Bull Riding, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping, Barrel Racing, and other events. It begins at 7 p.m. nightly this Thursday through Saturday…. Read More
SAU Rodeo Team looking forward to College National Rodeo Finals in Casper, Wyo.
The Southern Arkansas University Rodeo Team will send eight students to the College National Rodeo Finals in Casper, Wyo., in June. Their performance caps another impressive year for the team, said Rusty Hayes, rodeo coach. Strand Barricklow and Britt Driggers won the Ozark Region Champion Team Roping Header and Heeler titles. Jacie Sullivan is the… Read More
SAU Rodeo earns titles at College National Finals in Wyoming
The Southern Arkansas University Rodeo Team enjoyed another successful season and finished the year strong at the College National Finals in Casper, Wyoming, earlier this month. Hannah Springer, a native of Lavaca, Arkansas, won the Reserve National Champion Breakaway Roper title in the Finals, and the Women’s Team finished with a Top 10 National Placing,… Read More
SAU Rodeo ropes another run to College National Finals
Southern Arkansas University Rodeo has enjoyed another outstanding year. The team will send seven members to the College National Finals in Casper, Wyo., in June. Michaela Caudle, Ashton Glascock, Hannah Springer, Jacie Sullivan, Cooper Lee, Britt Driggers and West Smith will represent the University at the competitive event, Rusty Hayes, rodeo coach, said. The Women’s… Read More
SAU Rodeo this week to feature themed nights
Organizers for this year’s intercollegiate rodeo at Southern Arkansas University’s Story Arena hope to establish a new tradition with each night of the rodeo hosting a different theme to incorporate participation with fans and students. The SAU Rodeo begins at 7 p.m. nightly this Thursday through Saturday. Admission is $10 for adults (13 and older),… Read More
Special Needs Rodeo ropes in smiles and joy
The Second Annual Special Needs Rodeo roped in a stampede of smiles from the Magnolia Specialized Services guests at Southern Arkansas University’s Story Arena on October 28, 2015. This fun and hands-on event is hosted by students in the Leadership and Communications class in SAU’s Department of Agriculture. Members of SAU’s nationally competitive rodeo team… Read More
