More than 350 7th through 12th grade students witnessed the wonders of science and got hands-on experience Friday at the Southern Arkansas University Science Center Open House. The intent of the Open House is science outreach and recruiting. This is the third year for the Open House, and activities such as this have helped enrollment… Read More
SAU and UAMS South making mutually-beneficial collaborations
Two Southern Arkansas University departments have forged mutually-beneficial collaborations with the UAMS South Residential Training Track Family Medicine Program in Magnolia. The SAU Athletic Training Department is serving as the sports medicine rotation for the UAMS South residents and, across campus, the UAMS South resident program is working with pre-health majors by offering shadowing opportunities… Read More
Dr. Fitz Hill to present annual Mallory Lecture
Dr. Fitz Hill, president of Arkansas Baptist College, will present the annual Southern Arkansas University Kathleen Mallory Distinguished Lecture Series at 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 24, in the Reynolds Center Foundation Hall. Hill’s speech is entitled, “Arkansas Baptist College – How an Institution is attempting to ‘Put the Neighbor Back in the Hood.’” The… Read More
Domestic violence awareness walk Oct. 22 at SAU
In response to the tragic loss of Julie Hartsfield, Dana Hill and Autumn Hartsfield, the Southern Arkansas University chapter of Psi Chi is sponsoring a domestic violence awareness walk at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, October 22. The walk will begin at the SAU Wharton Nursing building in honor and to remember Hartsfield, a graduate of… Read More
Reppert receives President’s Award for Outstanding Scholarship in Mass Media Studies
James E. Reppert, associate professor of mass communication at Southern Arkansas University, recently received the President’s Award for Outstanding Scholarship in Mass Media Studies from the Kentucky Communication Association at its annual convention. The convention was held September 20-21 at Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park in Burkesville, Ky. Reppert was cited for teaching and… Read More
Dean Scott McKay honored for research on alternative fuels
Southern Arkansas University Dean of the College of Science and Technology Dr. Scott McKay was recently honored at the Ark-La-Tex 2013 Annual Achievement Awards for Excellence in Technology for his research and laboratory contributions to energy and fuels technology. McKay’s work was highlighted for its possibilities for pollution reduction and potential green effect consumption at… Read More
Diaper drive goal at 6,000 for Columbia County residents
Phi Beta Lambda of Southern Arkansas University’s College of Business is holding a diaper drive this month, which culminates with a Diaper Drop-off Day on October 23 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the SAU Reynolds Center Plaza. The goal for this year’s drive is to collect at least 6,000 diapers. The diapers collected… Read More
Marissa Aranda is ready for head shaving event
Southern Arkansas University Phi Mu sorority member Marissa Aranda still is not getting nervous about shaving her head for childhood cancer awareness, even though the sorority is nearing their fundraising goal and the shaving is taking place Saturday. Aranda’s long brown locks are on the line. Her head will be shaved at 1 p.m. Saturday… Read More
SAU sets three enrollment records for fall 2013
Southern Arkansas University not only has a record enrollment this fall, the SAU also has the highest number of beginning freshman and the most students living on campus in the University’s history. At the end of the11th class day, when the official enrollment numbers are transmitted to the state, SAU had an overall record enrolment… Read More
SAU mascot to be carried by two mules this season
This Saturday will be the first Mulerider home football game in more than 20 years at Southern Arkansas University that the beloved mule, Molly B, will not be carrying the mascot. It is going to take two mules to fill her shoes. The loyal and gentle Molly B passed away on March 5, 2013, at… Read More
