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SAU’s Celebration of Lights set to shine on November 30, 2023

Southern Arkansas University is thrilled to announce the 40th Annual Celebration of Lights will take place on November 30, 2023. This milestone marks four decades of spreading holiday cheer and illuminating SAU’s campus with festive lighting displays. SAU’s Celebration of Lights began in 1984 as a lighting display to enhance SAU’s seventy-fifth-year celebration. It included… Read More

SAU System Board of Trustees to meet November 15 via Zoom

The Southern Arkansas University System Board of Trustees will reconvene in session at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 15, 2023, via Zoom. The agenda includes personnel changes to be discussed in executive session. To access the Zoom meeting, go to https://saumag-edu.zoom.us/j/88080347601?pwd=WUN0UjRnWHB3R2VEN2k5czREK1A0Zz09.  Meeting ID: 880 8034 7601, passcode: 925364.  To join the meeting via audio only, dial… Read More

Southern Arkansas University unveils the Rider Lounge

In an exciting move to accommodate students, Southern Arkansas University opened a new space for students to unwind and socialize on October 18. The area, called the Rider Lounge, is located on the bottom floor of the Bruce Center.  As requested by the Student Government Association, the concept became one of the University’s summer projects… Read More

SAU’s annual Veterans Day Tribute set for Nov. 10, 2023

Wear your patriotic colors to Southern Arkansas University’s annual Veterans Day tribute at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, November 10, 2023. The event will be held on campus in Grand Hall of the Donald W. Reynolds Center. The ceremony will include a guest speaker and entertainment provided by SAU’s talented students, faculty, and staff. Mr. Ryan… Read More

Tim Tebow motivates sold-out crowd as Farmers Bank & Trust Distinguished Speaker

Two-time national champion, first-round NFL draft pick and Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow addressed a sold-out audience at Southern Arkansas University on October 10 as the 2023 Farmers Bank & Trust Distinguished Speaker in the W.T. Watson Athletic Center. This year’s event raised more than $92,000 to benefit scholarships for future generations of SAU students.  … Read More

SAU to host homecoming on October 7

Southern Arkansas University is thrilled to welcome back our Mulerider alumni and friends for a week of fun and tradition. With the theme, “Home is where the Muleriders are,” SAU invites alumni, students, and friends to come together for a week of festivities that embody the true spirit of family and tradition. Homecoming at SAU… Read More

Southern Arkansas University to host Family Day on September 23

The time has finally arrived to continue one of Southern Arkansas University’s most treasured traditions – Family Day! Family Day is set for September 23, 2023, with a full schedule of family-friendly events planned throughout the day, beginning at 10:30 a.m. and culminating with a Mulerider football kickoff at 6:00 p.m. “We are so excited… Read More

Southern Arkansas University to honor over 700 graduates during five commencement ceremonies on May 5 and 6

Southern Arkansas University will come together to honor over 700 spring 2023 graduates during three undergraduate commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 5, and two graduate ceremonies on Saturday, May 6, in the W.T. Watson Athletic Center. Friday, May 5, 2023: Undergraduate Commencement Ceremonies 8:00 a.m. Department of Nursing Pinning Ceremony (Reynolds Center, Grand Hall) 10:00… Read More

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