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Mulerider alumni and friends unite to raise over $29 million through Love and Loyalty Campaign

Through the most ambitious comprehensive fundraising initiative in its 112-year history, Southern Arkansas University has far surpassed its goal of raising $22.275 million thanks to the generosity of Mulerider alumni and friends. The Love and Loyalty Campaign, an effort to strengthen SAU’s commitment to affordability and innovation, began in October 2016 and concluded Oct…. Read More

SAU to host “Love and Loyalty” Homecoming Week October 4-9

Southern Arkansas University is thrilled to celebrate Homecoming October 4-9, 2021, with a whole week of exciting traditions and events. The theme for Homecoming 2021 is Love and Loyalty, representing the completion of the Love and Loyalty Campaign. The Campaign Celebration takes place on Friday, October 8, and Saturday, October 9. The Love and Loyalty… Read More

Giving Day sets record number of gifts thanks to generous donors

The extraordinary generosity of SAU’s alumni and friends led to this year’s seventh-annual Giving Day becoming one for the books! Generous Mulerider supporters provided a total of $199,626 during the event held Thursday, Sept. 16. A record-setting 219 gifts contributed to the day’s success, and donors included students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends.

Southern Arkansas University to host Family Day on Saturday, September 18

The time has finally arrived to continue one of Southern Arkansas University’s most treasured traditions! Family Day will take place on Saturday, September 18, 2021. The schedule of events will begin at 11:00 a.m. and continue throughout the day with activities for everyone to enjoy. The Family Day 2021 schedule of events will be as follows:… Read More

Mulerider Rodeo sending three students to College National Finals next month in Casper, Wyo.

The Mulerider Rodeo Team again earned success despite a challenging pandemic year, with three students qualifying for the College National Finals Rodeo to be held this June in Casper, Wyoming. Strand Barricklow, Latham Dickson, and Harley Lynn will represent SAU in its 15th consecutive year of qualifying for the College National Finals. Coach Rusty Hayes… Read More

SAU announces spring commencement plans

Southern Arkansas University’s spring 2021 commencement ceremony is scheduled for Friday, April 30, at Wilkins Stadium. Ceremonies for associate and bachelor degree candidates will be held at the following times: 8:30 a.m. Rankin College of Business and College of Science & Engineering 11:00 a.m. College of Education and College of Liberal & Performing Arts The… Read More

Online registration opens March 10 for MKC, MTC 2021

Online registration for Mulerider Kids College (MKC) and Mulerider Teen College (MTC) will open at 6 a.m. March 10, 2021. Plans are underway for both camps to be held in-person on the SAU campus.

SAU Board of Trustees to meet virtually Jan. 28

The Southern Arkansas University System Board of Trustees will meet virtually at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, in the Reynolds Center Grand Hall. Board members and presenters only will meet face-to-face, observing COVID safety guidelines. Guests are invited to join on Zoom via smartphone, laptop or desktop at https://zoom.us/j/94077034917?pwd=VTZOcXZDSHB2WWJoK0xJd1FnbVBzUT09, using meeting ID 77034917 and passcode… Read More

SAU to have traditional holiday light display

While the annual Celebration of Lights ceremony won’t be held this year, Southern Arkansas University will still offer its festive holiday lighting displays throughout campus. The lighting displays will be turned on at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, and will remain lit each evening throughout the holiday season. From the large tree at Overstreet Hall,… Read More

SAU’s fall 2020 Commencement set for Nov. 21

Southern Arkansas University’s fall 2020 commencement ceremony is scheduled for 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at Wilkins Stadium. The ceremony will include all fall 2020 graduation candidates, and all candidates’ names will be read aloud during the ceremony. There are 199 undergraduate and 103 graduate candidates for graduation. Dr. Scott White, Honor Professor and acting dean… Read More

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