Southern Arkansas University alum and Dillard’s CFO James I. Freeman of Texarkana has been appointed to the SAU Board of Trustees. Freeman will replace Ken Sibley on the SAU Board, with an appointment to expire January 14, 2015. This was one of 18 appointments made by Governor Mike Beebe on Tuesday, May 27, 2014. “I… Read More
Big boots to fill for Mulerider Baird as Maye graduates from SAU
Megan Maye took the Mulerider mascot to new heights and helped Southern Arkansas University reach record enrollment numbers before she graduated on May 9, 2014, leaving some big boots to fill for the new Mulerider Payton Baird. Baird, a freshman pre-nursing major from Fouke, will have the reins officially passed to her from Maye during… Read More
SAU Band gets $2,000 from Plum Creek Foundation Grant
The Plum Creek Foundation recently gave the Southern Arkansas University Band reason to toot their horns with a $2,000 donation to help the program update its collection of instruments. SAU has invested over $2.1 million in its Department of Music through the construction of a state-of-the-art teaching facility which houses the Mulerider Marching Band, jazz… Read More
SAU Baseball and Softball both GAC Champions
Southern Arkansas University’s baseball and softball teams both have brought home 2014 Great American Conference Championship trophies and are gearing up for regional play. After losing their first game of the 2014 Great American Conference Baseball Tournament, the Southern Arkansas baseball team fought their way through the loser’s bracket winning four-straight elimination games as they… Read More
SAU Spring Commencement set for Friday, May 9, 2014
Southern Arkansas University’s Spring Commencement ceremonies are scheduled for Friday, May 9, 2014. A total of 420 candidates for graduation will be recognized in three ceremonies.
Dr. David Rankin announces final year as SAU President
Dr. David Rankin has announced that the 2014-15 academic year will be his final year as President of Southern Arkansas University.
Rankin will retire effective June 30, 2015. He made the announcement at SAU on Thursday, May 1, 2014.
Watch video from the announcement courtesy of Magnolia Reporter.
“It has been a great pleasure to serve with wonderful people at Southern Arkansas University for the past 45 years,” said Rankin. “As we say in Mulerider Country, It’s been quite a ride.”
Rankin was appointed President in 2002, and quickly set forth with his ambitious “Blue and Gold Vision,” SAU’s first-ever capital campaign. In his 13 years, he has almost completed that vision with numerous campus capital projects completed, totaling more than $100 million. The most recent project, the $4.4 million SAU Story Arena and Farmers Bank Reception Center, opened this spring. In addition, a $7.2 million Student Center at SAU Tech is nearing completion.
SAU Upward Bound to recognize 36 graduates Saturday
The Upward Bound Program at Southern Arkansas University will hold its annual Senior Recognition and Awards Ceremony at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 3, 2014, in SAU’s Harton Theatre. A total of 36 graduates will be recognized. They represent 10 different high schools from across southwest Arkansas. Graduates include: Blevins High: Miracle Anderson, Victor Torres,… Read More
Several SAU Continuing Education courses available this summer for all ages
The Division of Continuing Education at Southern Arkansas University has an interesting array of more than 10 affordable non-credit class options, including six classes for children, available for the public this summer. To register for the following classes, simply email Caroline Waller at carolinewaller@saumag.edu, call (870) 235-4006, visit SAU Business 111, or register online. Class… Read More
SAU hosting higher education Vision 2025 meeting Friday, May 2
Southern Arkansas University is hosting a meeting of the Vision 2025 Commission on the Future of Higher Education from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Friday, May 2, at the Reynolds Center Grand Hall. The public is encouraged not to miss this opportunity to participate and contribute in planning the future of Arkansas higher education. It… Read More
Free SAU Percussion concert offers something for everyone
The Southern Arkansas University Percussion Ensemble is offering a free concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 29, 2014, in SAU’s Harton Theatre. “This concert will include a wonderful variety of styles and sounds. Featuring music and instruments from all across the world, there is truly something for every taste,” said Director of Percussion Michael Britt,… Read More
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