A beloved, longtime geology and science professor will be honored this fall with a new endowment and the naming of a room in the Science Center at Southern Arkansas University. The Leo Carson Davis Travel Endowment, established by his wife, Dr. Elizabeth Davis, will support student and/or faculty travel and field experiences for the College… Read More
Campbell & Company of Magnolia announces SAU scholarship recipients
Campbell & Company of Magnolia, Inc. has been a proud supporter of Southern Arkansas University for over 25 years. Beginning last year, a $25,000 commitment was made to provide two scholarships per year for 10 years. The scholarship is intended for incoming freshmen who are majoring in a degree plan within the Rankin College of… Read More
Governor appoints Nathan Evers to third term on SAU Board of Trustees
Governor Asa Hutchinson has announced El Dorado’s Nathan Evers appointment to the Southern Arkansas University Board of Trustees. This is the third Board appointment for Evers, who previously served two consecutive five-year terms, from 2001-2011. A certified public accountant who obtained his accounting degree from Southern State College in 1971, Evers is excited to return… Read More
Laura Winning appointed to SAU Board of Trustees
Governor Asa Hutchinson has appointed Laura Winning of Little Rock to a five-year term on the Southern Arkansas University Board of Trustees. A Magnolia native with deep family ties to SAU, Winning said she looks forward to continuing the University’s record of success as a new Board member. “I consider it a great honor to… Read More
John and Beverly Dews Scholarship benefits first-generation college students
Giving back to the hometown area that gave him his start inspired a Southern Arkansas University alumnus to endow a scholarship that will provide access to a quality education for Union County students. John Dews, former Simmons Bank of El Dorado chairman and CEO, and his wife, Beverly, a 1985 graduate of SAU-El Dorado, have… Read More
Emerson native generously gives back to SAU with endowment
A desire to generously give back to his community in a significant way inspired Joey Baker (77) to endow the Emerson, Arkansas Scholarship for students from his hometown who choose to make Southern Arkansas University their college home. “Emerson School and SAU helped shape who I am today,” Baker said. “I want to give back… Read More
SAU Alumni Association to honor Distinguished Alumni on May 7
The Southern Arkansas University Alumni Association, Inc., will honor eight outstanding SAU alumni during the organization’s annual Distinguished Alumni Awards Dinner at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 7, 2020. Award recipients will be honored in four categories, said SAU Director of Alumni Relations Megan McCurdy. The Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented to Edna Cook-Norvell… Read More
Magnolia-area insurance company makes scholarship contribution to Rankin College of Business
Campbell & Company Insurance Agency of Magnolia, a dedicated supporter of Southern Arkansas University, recently committed $25,000 to fund annual scholarships in the Rankin College of Business through the University’s new Love and Loyalty Campaign. Bill Talbot, co-owner and vice president of Campbell & Company of Magnolia hopes the agency can make a difference for… Read More
Love and Loyalty aims to secure the future for generations of Muleriders to come
Southern Arkansas University has launched the boldest fundraising initiative in its 110-year history. The Love and Loyalty Campaign aims to strengthen SAU’s commitment to affordability and innovation. The University’s public launch of the campaign took place through a series of events on Friday, December 6 and Saturday, December 7. During that time, alumni and friends… Read More
Peoples Bank gifts SAU with $50,000 toward dean endowment
Peoples Bank recently presented Southern Arkansas University with a gift of $50,000 to be placed toward its $500,000 funding commitment to the Peoples Bank Endowed Dean’s Chair in the David F. Rankin College of Business. Dr. Trey Berry, president of SAU, has named Dr. Robin Sronce, dean of the Rankin College of Business, as the… Read More
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