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
SAU responds to teacher shortage with new MAT track
May 26, 2016
To help fill the need in Arkansas for the escalating teacher shortage, a new Masters of Arts in Teaching in Elementary Education program was approved by the Southern Arkansas University Board of Trustees at its quarterly meeting held at SAU Tech on Thursday, May 26, 2016. SAU’s new MAT K-6 program will begin admitting students… Read More
SAU mourns loss of Board Chair Franks
September 22, 2015
Southern Arkansas University Board of Trustees Chairman O.A. “Buddy” Franks passed away Monday morning at his home in Magnolia. SAU President Dr. Trey Berry informed the SAU campus of the sad news. “We are shocked by the news of Mr. Frank’s passing,” said Berry. “Mr. Franks had such a true love for SAU and we… Read More
SAU Board makes Rankin President Emeritus
May 7, 2015
The Southern Arkansas University Board of Trustees held their quarterly meeting Thursday, May 7, 2015, during which they designated retiring SAU President Dr. David F. Rankin as President Emeritus. Rankin is retiring June 30, following more than 13 years as president and more than 45 years of service to SAU. The President Emeritus position will… Read More
More than $780,000 raised to honor Rankin
April 20, 2015
Following more than 45 years of service and countless speeches as a Mulerider, Southern Arkansas University’s retiring President Dr. David Rankin and his wife Toni were rendered speechless Saturday night. At a dinner to honor the Rankins, it was announced that more than $780,000 has already been raised to name the University’s College of Business… Read More
Lawrence Bearden appointed to SAU Board of Trustees
March 13, 2015
When he first came to Southern Arkansas University in the late 1950s, Lawrence Bearden had one goal: graduation. More than 50 year after successfully completing that first challenge, he continues to be part of the University’s life as the newest member of the SAU Board of Trustees. Bearden was appointed to his new post earlier… Read More
Dr. Trey Berry introduced as next SAU president
February 20, 2015
Dr. Trey Berry was formally introduced as the president-designate of Southern Arkansas University during a press conference on the Magnolia campus Friday afternoon. The SAU Board of Trustees tapped Berry to be the University’s 12th president during a special meeting on Thursday, and he will assume the role on July 1. Berry joined SAU in… Read More
