Building on donations from alumni, faculty, and friends, Southern Arkansas University is excited to announce the creation of the College of Education Alumni Endowed Professorship. Dr. Trey Berry, President of SAU, announced that Dr. Neelie Dobbins, Associate Professor of Teacher Education, has been selected to hold the title of Alumni Endowed Professor. “The effort to secure this endowed professorship was unlike any… Read More
SAU+VISTA, AmeriCorps partnership serves homeless shelter on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
January 21, 2020
On Jan. 20, 2020, in celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a day of volunteer service was provided to Southern Christian Mission by a partnership between Southern Arkansas University’s SAU+VISTA AmeriCorps program and the Girl Scouts Diamonds of Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas’ AmeriCorps program. This national day of service was funded by EngageAR. The… Read More
Kara Richardson to strengthen her skills in physical therapy
January 14, 2020
Thanks to an educational experience she describes as phenomenal, Kara Richardson, a senior Exercise Science major at Southern Arkansas University, looks forward to advancing her knowledge in the physical therapy program at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). To enhance her educational and career goals, Richardson is interning at the Ouachita Rehabilitation Center… Read More
SAU to host rocket workshop and drone racing in July
January 13, 2020
The College of Science and Engineering has received a $25,000 award from NASA through the Arkansas Science Space Grant Consortium to develop and host a high-powered rocket workshop during July 20-24, 2020 at the SAU campus. Lockheed Martin and Aerojet Rocketdyne provided additional funding to sponsor this event. The workshop will provide students with an… Read More
Bryce Fincher studies promising field of Genetic Counseling at UAMS
January 10, 2020
Bryce Fincher, a 2018 alumnus of Southern Arkansas University, is pursuing her passion at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) in Little Rock, studying the growing field of Genetic Counseling. “I have had a great experience so far and cannot wait to continue my journey,” said the Hope, Arkansas native. Fincher credited her… Read More
Adjunct professors exemplify powerful partnership between Albemarle and SAU
January 8, 2020
Albemarle Research and Technology Advisor Dr. Ali Dadgar and Engineer Dr. Avery Rose now serve as adjunct professors in Southern Arkansas University’s Department of Engineering and Physics. Dr. Dadgar has been with Albemarle for 33 years and holds a PhD in chemical engineering from Oklahoma State University. Dr. Rose has been with Albemarle for three… Read More
Magnolia-area insurance company makes scholarship contribution to Rankin College of Business
December 17, 2019
Campbell & Company Insurance Agency of Magnolia, a dedicated supporter of Southern Arkansas University, recently committed $25,000 to fund annual scholarships in the Rankin College of Business through the University’s new Love and Loyalty Campaign. Bill Talbot, co-owner and vice president of Campbell & Company of Magnolia hopes the agency can make a difference for… Read More
SAU to introduce new Game Design minor
December 13, 2019
The rising popularity of gaming has made a tremendous impact on Southern Arkansas University which has met the demand by adding a Game Animation Design major, eSports teams, and a new Gaming Hub to its offerings. Now SAU will offer a Game Design minor to provide a more well-rounded education. Approval of this item was… Read More
Blue & You grants will benefit SAU Nursing Department, Aquatic Center
Southern Arkansas University’s Department of Nursing will be able to enhance its instruction and simulation center thanks to one of two grants awarded simultaneously by the Blue & You Foundation for a Healthier Arkansas. SAU submitted two proposals that were both included among the $3.4 million in grants awarded by the Blue & You Foundation. A grant… Read More
Four SAU students selected for UAMS pharmacy program
December 11, 2019
The SAU Department of Biochemistry and Chemistry congratulates four students who have been offered admission to Pharmacy School at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock. “These students continue a long tradition of successful pharmacists who completed their undergraduate training at Southern Arkansas University,” said Dr. Scott White, associate professor of chemistry…. Read More
