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
Emmitt Smith energizes sold-out crowd at the 19th annual Farmers Bank and Trust Distinguished Speaker Series
Farmers Bank and Trust proudly hosted NFL legend Emmitt Smith as the keynote speaker for the Distinguished Speaker Series at Southern Arkansas University on September 26. The W.T. Watson Athletic Center was elegantly transformed to host a sold-out crowd of SAU supporters and students eager to hear from the NFL’s all-time leading rusher. This year’s… Read More
SAU receives million-dollar ANCRC grant for Greene Hall renovations
Southern Arkansas University has received a generous grant of $1.454 million from the Arkansas Natural and Cultural Resources Council (ANCRC) to benefit renovations in Greene Hall. With this grant, ANCRC has invested over $5.5 million to enhance and enrich the SAU campus for the students, faculty, staff, and community. “SAU appreciates the partnership with ANCRC… Read More
Dr. Bruno Hicks named the 13th president of Southern Arkansas University
Southern Arkansas University is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Bruno Hicks as its 13th president, effective June 17, 2024. Dr. Hicks brings to the role a wealth of experience in higher education administration, a commitment to academic excellence, and a vision for the future of SAU. The SAU Board of Trustees unanimously approved… Read More
SAU awards 2024 Hallman Scholarship
The Southern Arkansas University Hallman Scholarship has been awarded to two promising 2024 freshmen women: Maggie McHenry of Magnolia, Arkansas, and Emilee Lyons of Bradley, AR. Funded by SAU Foundation’s Cinda Hallman Scholarship Endowment, the Hallman Scholarship provides scholarships for incoming freshman women in the College of Science and Engineering. Maggie McHenry Legacy is important… Read More
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders visits SAU as part of her Capital for the Day tour in Magnolia
On Thursday, Southern Arkansas University welcomed distinguished guests as Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders and her cabinet graced the campus during her visit to Magnolia, designated as the Arkansas Capital for the Day. The historic occasion marked a pivotal moment for both the University and the community as they received the esteemed leader of the state. Sanders’ visit to… Read More
Windgate Foundation continues partnership with SAU to enrich education and enhance lives
Southern Arkansas University proudly announces a continued partnership with the Windgate Foundation through a transformative, multi-year grant of $400,000. This grant will provide annual contributions of $200,000 over two years, supporting the Windgate Scholars Program, a program that focuses on the most financially vulnerable students, and the College of Education and Human Performance. The Windgate… Read More
SAU System Board of Trustees hears positive updates in regular meeting
The Southern Arkansas University System Board of Trustees met in regular session on Thursday, December 7, at the SAU campus in Magnolia. The Board heard a variety of agenda items, including campus highlights and updates, a resolution for the SAU Tech campus, academic changes for SAU and SAU Tech, and an update on the SAU… Read More
Farmers Bank & Trust Distinguished Speaker Series to feature Tim Tebow on October 10, 2023
Two-time national champion, first-round NFL draft pick and Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow is scheduled to present at the 18th annual Farmers Bank & Trust Distinguished Speaker Series on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at the W.T. Watson Athletic Center at Southern Arkansas University. The football star and New York Times Bestselling author established the Tim… Read More
Nursing major receives the 2023 Joey Baker-Emerson, Arkansas Scholarship
Ashlei Johnson, a senior Nursing major at Southern Arkansas University, has been named the 2023 recipient of the Joey Baker-Emerson, Arkansas Scholarship. A desire to generously give back to his community inspired Joey Baker, a 1977 SAU graduate, to endow the Emerson, Arkansas Scholarship for students from his hometown of Emerson, Arkansas, who choose to… Read More
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