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
SAU Board hears updates on fall enrollment, residence halls, SAU on the Square
August 15, 2017
Dr. Trey Berry, president of Southern Arkansas University, told the SAU System Board of Trustees that enrollment of freshmen could again reach record numbers this fall, during the Board’s regular meeting Friday, Aug. 11, at SAU. Berry said “the trajectory is right for record freshman enrollment. The signs are very positive. Signs also point to… Read More
Gov. Hutchinson reappoints Therral Story to SAU Board of Trustees
January 18, 2017
Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced the reappointment of Therral Story of Magnolia to the Board of Trustees of Southern Arkansas University on Friday, Jan. 13, 2017. Hutchinson initially appointed Story to fill the position left open by Board Chairman O.A. “Buddy” Franks, who passed away Sept. 21, 2015. Story’s new appointment expires Jan. 14, 2022. Of… Read More
SAU Board approves measures prepping campaign launch
November 18, 2016
In light of Southern Arkansas University again being the fastest growing university in Arkansas, the SAU Board of Trustees approved policies to lay the groundwork for the University’s upcoming capital campaign. SAU’s most rigorous fundraising effort to date, the “Love and Loyalty Campaign,” is on track to launch in early 2017. At the quarterly meeting… Read More
