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Dr. Scott White named Honor Professor; other faculty awards presented

Southern Arkansas University honored the outstanding achievements of its faculty during a virtual assembly held last month. Dr. Scott White, associate professor of chemistry and director of the SAU STEM Center for K-12 Education, was named the 2020 Honor Professor. White accepted the ceremonial University Mace from Dr. Kenneth Green, outgoing Honor Professor. White received… Read More

Member of SAU Board of Trustees passes away

Southern Arkansas University is saddened to announce the death of Gary L. Golden, a member of its Board of Trustees. Golden passed away this morning at his home on the river in Mayflower. He was the vice chair and chief executive officer of First State Bank of De Queen.

Gary Golden gives back to SAU with service on Board of Trustees

Gov. Asa Hutchinson has announced the appointment of Gary L. Golden of De Queen to the Board of Trustees of Southern Arkansas University. Golden replaces David Nelson on the board. His appointment expires Jan. 14, 2025. The appointment was made Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020.

SAU Board of Trustees approves new program in International Business

The increasingly global world is demanding graduates that can solve cross-cultural problems and think globally. Southern Arkansas University is satisfying this demand by continuing to diversify their degree offerings with the addition of a BBA in International Business. The approval of this degree program was just one of the items on the agenda for the… Read More

Officer training returns to SAU after 28 years

Officer training returns to Southern Arkansas University after 28 years.  It is meaningful that this approval comes shortly after Memorial Day 2019, the day we honor those who have served and given the ultimate sacrifice.  SAU announced today, after its regularly scheduled Board of Trustees meeting, the beginning of OCS (Officer Candidate School) Guard Officer… Read More

SAU Board honors three important constituents

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

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

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

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