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SAU students win first FAFSA drawing

Three students were recently announced the winners of the first FAFSA drawing at Southern Arkansas University. More than 200 students participated in the drawing, which was for a free private room upgrade for one semester and two $500 book cards that were enticements for students to file their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)… Read More

Governor names Jackson to SAU Board of Trustees

Gov. Asa Hutchinson has announced the appointment of Charley Jackson of Camden to the Board of Trustees of Southern Arkansas University. Jackson will replace Edgar Lee who has served two consecutive terms on the SAU Board starting in 2009. Jackson’s appointment expires Jan. 14, 2024. “In order to keep SAU Magnolia in its esteemed position… Read More

SAU’s Panda Express Grand Opening Jan. 30

Southern Arkansas University’s new Panda Express Chinese Kitchen will host a Grand Opening on Wednesday, January 30, 2019, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A ribbon cutting will be held at 11:15 a.m. followed by cake, samples, and prizes. Panda is located in the clubhouse of the University Village apartment complex on the east end of… Read More

SAU student to pursue graduate studies in London

Chioma Akolam, a senior psychology major at Southern Arkansas University, has been accepted into graduate school at Kingston University in London, England. Akolam, from Dallas, Texas, will graduate from SAU in May and move to England in August to begin studying child psychology at Kingston. The Nigeria native is thrilled to pursue her degree in… Read More

SAU Business student succeeds at balancing family life with work, study

Determination, perseverance, and caring faculty members have been three factors in the academic success of Devin Cole, a sophomore Entrepreneurial Finance major at Southern Arkansas University. Last fall, Cole earned a 4.0 while also raising a family and working full-time at a Magnolia insurance company. She and her husband, Matthew, have three small children: Wyatt,… Read More

Record SAU Band marching toward ‘perfect size’

The SAU Band is growing by leaps and bounds and will not only expand its rehearsal room in 2019, but fill its own residence hall. J.P. Wilson, director of bands and assistant professor of music, said the size and quality of the band attracts dozens of new applications each day. The Magale Rehearsal Room, located… Read More

Albemarle gifts SAU’s College of Science and Engineering with generous endowment

Albemarle Corporation and the Albemarle Foundation-Magnolia Council recently increased their partnership with Southern Arkansas University through a generous commitment to the College of Science and Engineering. The investment of $100,000 will fund an endowment that will provide annual resources for equipment, technology and instruction. These funds are crucial in moving the program forward to ensure… Read More

SAU Foundation announces new board members

The Southern Arkansas University Foundation has announced the addition of three SAU alumni members to the SAU Foundation Board of Governors. The new members are JoBeth Glass, Larry Henderson and Jennifer Pierce. They reflect a diverse range of experiences and careers, including an attorney, a CPA, and an insurance business owner. They were added to the… Read More

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