Southern Arkansas University alum and Dillard’s CFO James I. Freeman of Texarkana has been appointed to the SAU Board of Trustees. Freeman will replace Ken Sibley on the SAU Board, with an appointment to expire January 14, 2015. This was one of 18 appointments made by Governor Mike Beebe on Tuesday, May 27, 2014. “I… Read More
Big boots to fill for Mulerider Baird as Maye graduates from SAU
Megan Maye took the Mulerider mascot to new heights and helped Southern Arkansas University reach record enrollment numbers before she graduated on May 9, 2014, leaving some big boots to fill for the new Mulerider Payton Baird. Baird, a freshman pre-nursing major from Fouke, will have the reins officially passed to her from Maye during… Read More
Edgar Lee reappointed to SAU Board of Trustees
Edgar Lee, Chair of the Board of Trustees at Southern Arkansas University, has been reappointed Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe to serve another five-year term on the SAU Board. Lee, of Chidester, Ark., was appointed for his first term in 2009. He is an alum of SAU and a team leader at Raytheon Missile Corporation. “Mr…. Read More
SAU Board of Trustees approves budgets and opts out of gun legislation
The Southern Arkansas University Board of Trustees met on June 20, 2013, during which the Board unanimously approved the 2013-14 budgets for SAU and SAU Tech and opted out of the concealed weapon legislation. SAU’s approved budget includes a tuition and fee increase of 3.35%, while SAU Tech’s budget calls for a 10% tuition boost…. Read More
Steve Keith appointed to SAU’s Board of Trustees
William “Steve” Keith has been appointed to the Southern Arkansas University Board of Trustees. Keith is an SAU alum and President of Farmers Bank & Trust. The appointment was announced by Gov. Mike Beebe on Monday, June 10, 2013. Keith will replace Ronnie Ribble of Hot Springs. The appointment expires January 14, 2018. Keith will… Read More
Commencement exercises set for May 4
Southern Arkansas University is set to confer degrees on 347 students during spring commencement exercises on Friday, May 4. Three ceremonies are planned. Students receiving degrees from the Department of Nursing will graduate during a ceremony at 2 p.m. in the Grand Hall of the Donald W. Reynolds Campus and Community Center. The speaker for… Read More
State University Leaders Announce Higher Education Compact
LITTLE ROCK – The presidents and chancellors of Arkansas’ 11 public universities and two university systems Tuesday issued a 16-point pledge to accountability, collaboration and cooperation aimed at addressing the state’s educational, social and economic needs and opportunities. Speaking at a news conference held in the State Capitol’s Rotunda, the education leaders unveiled their “Compact… Read More
Bill Stringfellow appointed to Board of Trustees
MAGNOLIA — Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe has announced the appointment of William “Bill” Stringfellow, a retired insurance executive and attorney from Little Rock, to the Southern Arkansas University System Board of Trustees. He replaces Nathan Evers of El Dorado, a two-term member of the Board who recently completed his second stint as chairman. “Governor Beebe… Read More
University recognized by Governor’s Quality Award Program
MAGNOLIA — A commitment to continuous improvement earned Southern Arkansas University state-wide recognition Monday night during the 16th annual Arkansas Governor’s Quality Awards celebration at the Peabody Hotel in Little Rock. A total of 18 business organizations were recognized on four award levels during the event. SAU President Dr. David Rankin accepted the Commitment Level… Read More
SAU Trustees approve $6.5 million bond issue for Agriculture Center
MAGNOLIA – Construction of a new Agriculture Center at Southern Arkansas University is one step closer to reality after the SAU System Board of Trustees gave administrators the green light for a $6.5 million bond issue for the project. The vote came during the trustees’ quarterly meeting on Thursday at the SAU Tech campus in… Read More
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