Three important members of the Southern Arkansas University family were honored at Tuesday’s Board of Trustees meeting, including a retired teacher alumnus who has gifted more than $2 million to SAU Engineering; an SAU professor since 2001 with a distinguished record of teaching, research and public service; and a Board member who has served multiple… Read More
Governor names Jackson to SAU Board of Trustees
January 31, 2019
Gov. Asa Hutchinson has announced the appointment of Charley Jackson of Camden to the Board of Trustees of Southern Arkansas University. Jackson will replace Edgar Lee who has served two consecutive terms on the SAU Board starting in 2009. Jackson’s appointment expires Jan. 14, 2024. “In order to keep SAU Magnolia in its esteemed position… Read More
SAU Board of Trustees approves sidewalk resolution, bond refinancing
April 20, 2018
The Southern Arkansas University Board of Trustees met Wednesday, April 18, 2018, to discuss a short agenda that included a sidewalk resolution presented by Dr. Trey Berry, president of SAU, and a bond resolution and auxiliary refunding, presented by Shawana Reed, Vice-President of Finance. Trustee David Nelson attended the meeting on the SAU campus. Edgar… Read More
SAU Board approves bond for new residence hall
February 2, 2018
The Southern Arkansas University Board of Trustees approved on Tuesday a bond proposal in the amount of $7.9 million through the Alumni Association for the construction of a new student residence hall that will help the University meet continued enrollment growth projections. The Board also approved a separate bond proposal in the amount of $6.2… Read More
Governor names Harrington to SAU Board of Trustees
January 18, 2018
Gov. Asa Hutchinson has announced the appointment of Monty Harrington of Magnolia to the Board of Trustees of Southern Arkansas University. Harrington replaces W. Steve Keith on the board. His appointment expires Jan. 14, 2023. Keith served as chairman of the board. Harrington graduated from Magnolia High School in 1989 and from SAU in 1993… Read More
Southern Arkansas University sees growing enrollment, campus enhancements in fall 2017
December 12, 2017
Dr. Trey Berry, president of Southern Arkansas University, pointed to many positive developments the campus has experienced in the fall semester of 2017-2018, including a rise in freshman applications for fall 2018 and progress toward a new Doctor of Education degree program in Education Leadership. Berry made the remarks at the meeting of the SAU… Read More
Sronce first recipient of Peoples Bank Endowed Dean’s Chair at Southern Arkansas University
November 20, 2017
Dr. Trey Berry, president of Southern Arkansas University, announced that Dr. Robin Sronce, dean of the David F. Rankin College of Business, has been named as the first recipient of the Peoples Bank Endowed Dean’s Chair. Sronce became dean July 5, 2017, coming to SAU from Drury University in Springfield, Mo., where she served as… Read More
SAU Board approves refinancing of bonds for SAU Tech
November 1, 2017
The SAU Board of Trustees met in a conference call on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017, to consider an agenda that included a budget resolution and debt restructure, both related to SAU Tech. Attending the meeting at the Magnolia campus were trustees W. Steve Keith, chair, and David Nelson. Present via conference call were Lawrence Bearden,… Read More
Retired Air Force One pilot delivers annual lecture at Southern Arkansas University
October 6, 2017
A large crowd heard stories of heroism and patriotism on Thursday, Oct. 5, as Col. (Ret.) Mark Tillman, the nation’s 12th presidential pilot, delivered the program at the 13th Annual Farmers Bank and Trust Distinguished Speaker Series banquet at the Donald W. Reynolds Campus and Community Center at Southern Arkansas University. Tillman was at the… Read More
SAU names its Business Building after Martha and Louis Blanchard
August 29, 2017
With the help of many of his “co-conspirators,” Dr. Trey Berry, president of Southern Arkansas University, was able to surprise Martha and Louis Blanchard with the unveiling of the new name on the side of SAU’s Business Building. “From this day, Aug. 26, 2017, this facility will always carry your name – the Martha and… Read More
