The Ed.D. in rural and diverse educational leadership program at Southern Arkansas University will graduate its first class of 11 students on Saturday, May 10, at 9:00 A.M. at the W.T. Watson Athletic Center basketball gymnasium. “Graduating our first class is a tremendous milestone—not only for SAU, but for the students who have dedicated themselves… Read More
SAU Upward Bound to celebrate 2025 graduates at Senior Recognition and Awards Ceremony

The Upward Bound Program at Southern Arkansas University will host its annual Senior Recognition and Awards Ceremony on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in Harton Theater on the University campus. The event will honor 38 graduating seniors representing seven high schools across Southwest Arkansas. Among these students, 27 will participate in the program’s… Read More
SAU police officer completes FBI National Academy training
Bryan Christenson, assistant chief of police at Southern Arkansas University, recently graduated from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Va. Christenson was one of 244 law enforcement officers from around the country and the world to graduate from the 10-week academy. The 293rd session of the National Academy brought together men and women from 48… Read More
SAU to offer AI workshops for students, professionals, and businesses
Southern Arkansas University is set to host a series of engaging workshops this April, offering practical insights into the world of artificial intelligence (AI). These sessions, designed for various audiences, will equip participants with the tools to integrate AI into their daily routines, business operations, and advanced technical applications. The workshops will occur on April… Read More
Ty Myers to headline SAU’s free spring concert on April 10
Southern Arkansas University is excited to announce its highly anticipated Spring Concert, featuring breakout talent Ty Myers headlining with opening act deFrance, on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at the SAU Alumni Center. Gates will open at 6:00 p.m., with deFrance kicking off the night at 7:00 p.m., followed by Ty Myers taking the stage at… Read More
Albemarle Corporation increases support for Southern Arkansas University’s engineering program with $20,000 gift
To help bolster the future of engineering in South Arkansas, Albemarle Corp. has donated $20,000 to Southern Arkansas University’s Albemarle Endowed Professorship of Engineering. The donation marks the latest effort Albemarle has made to help the University’s engineering program develop the future workforce. In 2014, Albemarle contributed $200,000 to establish the engineering program’s only endowed… Read More
Shades of Blue jazz ensemble to perform at Southern Arkansas University
The United States Air Force Band of Mid-America’s Shades of Blue jazz ensemble will perform at Southern Arkansas University on Friday, April 11, 2025, in the Reynold’s Center Grand Hall. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m., with the concert beginning at 7:00 p.m. This event is free and open to the public, but tickets are… Read More
SAU to honor nine alumni at Distinguished Alumni Awards Dinner
The Southern Arkansas University Alumni Association, Inc. will honor nine outstanding SAU alumni during the organization’s annual Distinguished Alumni Awards Dinner at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 8, 2025. Tickets may be purchased online at www.saualumni.com/alumnidinner or by calling the Alumni Office at (870) 235-4079. Individual tickets are $20, or a table with eight seats… Read More
Dr. Connie Wilson named vice president for advancement at Southern Arkansas University
Southern Arkansas University is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Connie Wilson as the University’s next vice president for advancement. Her appointment comes after a comprehensive search process, and she officially began her new role on December 2, 2024. Wilson, who has been a dedicated member of the SAU community for over 15 years,… Read More
SAU System Board of Trustees to meet December 5 via Zoom
The Southern Arkansas University System Board of Trustees will meet in regular session at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, December 5, 2024, via Zoom. The agenda includes comments by Dr. Bruno Hicks, SAU president, and Dr. Jerry Thomas, chancellor of SAU Tech; academic program changes at SAU; and personnel changes in executive session. To access the Zoom… Read More
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