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Sah’Myah Holloway awarded first Renda Henry Memorial Scholarship in Social Work

Senior Sah’Myah Holloway of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, was awarded Southern Arkansas University’s first Renda Henry Memorial Scholarship in Social Work. “I want to thank Dr. Wilson, SAU Foundation, and future donors for allowing this scholarship to honor Ms. Renda and inspire future students and me to keep going,” Holloway said. With a spring 2025 graduation… Read More

SAU to offer AI workshops for students, professionals, and businesses

Southern Arkansas University is set to host a series of engaging workshops this April, offering practical insights into the world of artificial intelligence (AI). These sessions, designed for various audiences, will equip participants with the tools to integrate AI into their daily routines, business operations, and advanced technical applications. The workshops will occur on April… Read More

Ty Myers to headline SAU’s free spring concert on April 10

Southern Arkansas University is excited to announce its highly anticipated Spring Concert, featuring breakout talent Ty Myers headlining with opening act deFrance, on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at the SAU Alumni Center. Gates will open at 6:00 p.m., with deFrance kicking off the night at 7:00 p.m., followed by Ty Myers taking the stage at… Read More

Albemarle Corporation increases support for Southern Arkansas University’s engineering program with $20,000 gift

To help bolster the future of engineering in South Arkansas, Albemarle Corp. has donated $20,000 to Southern Arkansas University’s Albemarle Endowed Professorship of Engineering. The donation marks the latest effort Albemarle has made to help the University’s engineering program develop the future workforce. In 2014, Albemarle contributed $200,000 to establish the engineering program’s only endowed… Read More

Southern Arkansas University inducts 2025 Educational Leadership Hall of Fame honorees

Southern Arkansas University proudly inducted the newest members into the Educational Leadership Hall of Fame on Monday, March 17, 2025. The evening honored outstanding leaders in the field of education, recognizing two building-level administrators, two district-level administrators, and two recipients of the Community Leadership Award, culminating with the prestigious Dr. Kenneth C. Booth Educational Leadership… Read More

SAU students benefit from series of guest speakers

College students often have to wait until after graduation to learn what it’s like to work in their field. However, Dr. Esther Mead is bringing that valuable knowledge to the students in her class at Southern Arkansas University. Mead, an assistant professor of Information Systems in the Rankin College of Business and an adjunct instructor… Read More

Shades of Blue jazz ensemble to perform at Southern Arkansas University

The United States Air Force Band of Mid-America’s Shades of Blue jazz ensemble will perform at Southern Arkansas University on Friday, April 11, 2025, in the Reynold’s Center Grand Hall. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m., with the concert beginning at 7:00 p.m. This event is free and open to the public, but tickets are… Read More

SAU to honor nine alumni at Distinguished Alumni Awards Dinner

The Southern Arkansas University Alumni Association, Inc. will honor nine outstanding SAU alumni during the organization’s annual Distinguished Alumni Awards Dinner at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 8, 2025. Tickets may be purchased online at www.saualumni.com/alumnidinner or by calling the Alumni Office at (870) 235-4079. Individual tickets are $20, or a table with eight seats… Read More

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