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Southern Arkansas University will continue to waive the ACT and SAT composite score requirements for freshman admissions through fall 2021 entrance. “Even though testing sites are beginning to reopen, it is for limited capacity and it may still be difficult for students to sit for the entrance exams,” said Dr. Trey Berry, president of SAU…. Read More

In support of the September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance, EngageAR AmeriCorps awarded a grant to SAU+VISTA to join in patriotic acts of service. September 11thwas designated a National Day of Service by Congress in 2009 and is led by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS). EngageAR is a unit of the… Read More

Members of Southern Arkansas University’s non-teaching professional and support staff were recognized for excellence and years of service during a virtual meeting hosted by Dr. Trey Berry, president, on August 6, 2020. Receiving the Mary Anna King Whitehead Support Staff Excellence Awards were Eunice Walker (professional) and Phyllis Austin (support). Walker is director of Student… Read More

Southern Arkansas University honored the outstanding achievements of its faculty during a virtual assembly held last month. Dr. Scott White, associate professor of chemistry and director of the SAU STEM Center for K-12 Education, was named the 2020 Honor Professor. White accepted the ceremonial University Mace from Dr. Kenneth Green, outgoing Honor Professor. White received… Read More

Southern Arkansas University trapshooting team member Callie Newsom hit it big at the 2020 AIM Grand National Championship August 2-4, in Linn Creek, Missouri. Newsom earned the titles of Junior Gold Handicap Champion, Junior Gold Lady Handicap Champion, Junior Gold Class B Singles Champion and High Lady Junior Gold Champion at the competition, which she attended… Read More

Southern Arkansas University is saddened to announce the death of Gary L. Golden, a member of its Board of Trustees. Golden passed away this morning at his home on the river in Mayflower. He was the vice chair and chief executive officer of First State Bank of De Queen.

Due to the current weather warnings for our area and the potential threat of hazardous conditions, Southern Arkansas University will be operating under its Inclement Weather Policy Thursday and Friday, August 27 and 28, 2020. All classes, both on-line and face-to-face, will be cancelled for these two days. All students, faculty and staff are encouraged… Read More