Southern Arkansas University is now approved to offer the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Rural and Diverse Educational Leadership according to a recent decision by its regional accreditor, the Higher Learning Commission. SAU’s first cohort of doctoral students will be admitted for Fall 2021. The program will be offered fully online, and requirements can be… Read More
Southern Arkansas University receives ANCRC grant for restoration of Bussey Hall
June 23, 2020
Southern Arkansas University has received a generous grant from the Arkansas Natural and Cultural Resources Council (ANCRC) to benefit the restoration of one of its historic residence halls, Bussey Hall. The grant amounts to a total of $698,060 and is the largest grant the University has received to date from the ANCRC.
Emerson native generously gives back to SAU with endowment
June 22, 2020
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
Southern Arkansas University holds in-state undergraduate tuition
June 18, 2020
The Southern Arkansas University Board of Trustees met Thursday, June 18, 2020, in the Reynolds Center Grand Hall on the SAU campus. The Board approved the 2020-2021 University system budget as presented. SAU held the in-state undergraduate tuition constant showing no increase per credit hour, and mandatory student fees were unchanged but reflected a temporary… Read More
SAU announces Commencement dates
June 17, 2020
To honor the hard-won achievements of its May and August 2020 graduates, Southern Arkansas University announced that it will hold Summer Commencement ceremonies at Wilkins Stadium on August 7 and August 8 with some special considerations for gathering.
Mulerider Market providing free food and personal items to students
June 10, 2020
In response to the extraordinary financial challenges faced by college students, those in need of food and/or personal items will find a valuable resource in the FREE Mulerider Market, located in the Donald W. Reynolds Center on the campus of Southern Arkansas University. Macye Plunk, SAU + VISTA Campus & Community Engagement Fellow, said students… Read More
SAU Board of Trustees to meet on June 18
June 9, 2020
The Southern Arkansas University System Board of Trustees will meet at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 18, 2020, in the Reynolds Center Grand Hall on the campus of SAU. Board members and presenters only will meet face-to-face. Guests are invited to attend this public meeting virtually via Zoom on smartphone, laptop or desktop by logging in at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82122377270 and… Read More
Field Practicum sends student interns to 4 states
May 15, 2020
Whitney Gass, assistant professor of criminal justice at Southern Arkansas University, taught Field Practicum (internship) in the Spring Semester of 2020 in which students interned in four different states: Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas and Florida – a first for the program. A total of 14 students were enrolled. Kyle West, a senior Criminal Justice major from… Read More
MPA students put professional projects to work for their communities
May 11, 2020
Students in SAU’s Master of Public Administration program are required to complete a professional project toward the end of their degree program. This is an opportunity for them to directly apply their skills and content knowledge to their communities and make real change within their communities.
College of Science and Engineering announces Outstanding Student selections
May 8, 2020
Each year, SAU’s College of Science and Engineering selects one outstanding undergraduate in each department, one overall COSE outstanding undergraduate student, and one outstanding graduate student. The following are the selections for 2019-2020: Elizabeth Baker, BS Nursing Elizabeth Baker was chosen as the 2019-2020 COSE Outstanding Undergraduate Student. Elizabeth will complete her BSN in May… Read More
