Southern Arkansas University students and faculty recently participated in an immersive, multi-day industry engagement experience through the LiTHIUMLEARNS program. Sponsored and hosted by ExxonMobil, the group toured the EMHC and Baytown refinery facilities. During the EMHC visit, participants learned about ExxonMobil’s history, toured research facilities, and saw first-hand the emphasis the corporation puts on valuing its… Read More
SAU receives generous ANCRC grant for Talbot Hall renovations
Southern Arkansas University has received a generous grant of $1,189,647 from the Arkansas Natural and Cultural Resources Council (ANCRC) to support renovations to Talbot Hall. With this latest grant, ANCRC’s total investment in the SAU campus now exceeds $6 million, funding renovations that benefit students, faculty, staff, and the broader community. ANCRC’s support has enabled… Read More
SAU+AmeriCorps VISTA and Saddle Up & Serve lead MLK Day of Service projects across Magnolia
On January 19th, SAU+AmeriCorps VISTA Fellows and Saddle Up & Serve members honored Martin Luther King, Jr. by participating in a Day of Service focused on food insecurity and community members with disabilities in Magnolia. Volunteers supported three initiatives throughout the day: The Cooking Matters program, hosted at SAU on the Square, invited SAU students… Read More
SAU Biology Department awarded $50,000 start-up package to launch Public Health Informatics Laboratory
Southern Arkansas University is proud to announce that the Department of Biology has been selected to receive a $50,000 New Faculty Recruitment Start-up Package through the Arkansas IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE). This competitive award was granted in recognition of the innovative lab initiative proposed by Dr. Samia Amin, newly appointed assistant professor… Read More
SAU Nursing Students partner with Special Olympics Arkansas for Healthy Young Athletes event
Southern Arkansas University Department of Nursing community health students teamed up with Special Olympics Arkansas to host a Healthy Young Athletes Experience at Magnolia Specialized Services during the fall semester. The event focused on promoting wellness and healthy habits among young athletes, aged 2–7 years, through fun, educational, play-based activities. Stations included interactive lessons on… Read More
SAU students and researchers present at statewide and national conferences
Students and faculty from Southern Arkansas University recently presented research at statewide and national conferences, highlighting the University’s commitment to undergraduate research and academic excellence. During the fall semester, SAU students and faculty attended the Arkansas INBRE Conference in Fayetteville, Arkansas, where they shared research with biomedical scholars from across the state. Arkansas INBRE (IDeA… Read More
SAU Board of Trustees elects 2026 officers and hears updates on enrollment, strategic initiatives, and campus developments
The Southern Arkansas University System Board of Trustees met in a regularly scheduled session on Friday, November 21, on the SAU–Magnolia campus. Trustees approved previous meeting minutes and conducted officer elections for 2026, naming Jason Sullivan as chair, Monty Harrington as vice-chair, and Gary Sewell as secretary. Dr. Bruno Hicks, SAU president, provided an overview… Read More
SAU’s Celebration of Lights set to shine on December 4, 2025
Due to the threat of inclement weather on Thursday evening and the rescheduling of the Magnolia Christmas Parade, all outdoor Celebration of Lights activities will not take place. Indoor events will continue as scheduled, and guests are invited to enjoy the festive activities still taking place on campus. The campus holiday lights will illuminate at… Read More
Grant-funded recycling trailer boosts SAU’s green efforts
Volunteer Services recently launched a new SAU Recycling Trailer program on campus under the direction of Kathy Gean. This exciting addition to campus sustainability was made possible through a grant funded by the Southwest Arkansas Planning and Development District Inc. Volunteer Services has had a track record of improving sustainability efforts across campus led by… Read More
Ozzie Smith inspires at SAU’s 20th Annual Farmers Bank & Trust Distinguished Speaker Series
With humor, humility, and a touch of the extraordinary, Ozzie Smith, baseball’s legendary “Wizard of Oz,” captivated the crowd at Southern Arkansas University during the 20th Annual Farmers Bank & Trust Distinguished Speaker Series on Thursday evening at the W.T. Watson Athletic Center. The milestone event, presented by Farmers Bank & Trust and the SAU… Read More
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