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
Arkansas Governor Sarah Sanders appoints Iverson Jackson to SAU Board of Trustees

Arkansas Governor Sarah Sanders has appointed Iverson Jackson, a distinguished leader, pastor, and retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel, to the Southern Arkansas University Board of Trustees. Jackson, a 1985 graduate of SAU, has been an active supporter of the University, having served on the SAU Foundation Board from 2018 to 2023. His broad range of… 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
Southern Arkansas University System Board of Trustees to meet on March 6 in Magnolia
The Southern Arkansas University System Board of Trustees will meet in regular session at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, March 6, 2025, in Reynolds Center Grand Hall B on the SAU-Magnolia campus. The agenda includes the annual Board of Trustees election of officers; comments by Dr. Bruno Hicks, SAU president, and Dr. Jerry Thomas, chancellor of SAU… Read More
Southern Arkansas University’s Rankin College of Business earns reaffirmation of AACSB International accreditation
The David F. Rankin College of Business at Southern Arkansas University recently earned reaffirmation of its esteemed AACSB accreditation for six years following an extensive and encouraging peer review. A continuous improvement review team visited the SAU College of Business in the fall semester, and its recommendation for extension of accreditation was ratified recently by… Read More
Southern Arkansas University awarded $2.75 million HIRED workforce grant to advance STEM workforce development
In a major step toward securing U.S. mineral independence and driving economic growth in Southwest Arkansas, Southern Arkansas University has been awarded $2.75 million by the Higher Industry Readiness through Educational Development (HIRED) Workforce Grant. The grant supports the development of an innovative workforce training initiative, LiTHIUMLEARNS. Southwest Arkansas educators, industry professionals, and economic developers… Read More
Dr. Connie Wilson named vice president for advancement at Southern Arkansas University
Southern Arkansas University is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Connie Wilson as the University’s next vice president for advancement. Her appointment comes after a comprehensive search process, and she officially began her new role on December 2, 2024. Wilson, who has been a dedicated member of the SAU community for over 15 years,… Read More
SAU science students showcase research at 2024 INBRE Conference
Four Southern Arkansas University students presented innovative research at the Arkansas IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE) Conference, held November 8-9, 2024, at the University of Arkansas Fayetteville. Funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Arkansas INBRE aims to expand biomedical research opportunities across the state, fostering innovation and collaboration. The annual INBRE… Read More
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