Around 6,500 people are expected for Family Day on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017, making the event possibly the largest Southern Arkansas University will host on campus this year, Dr. Trey Berry, president, said. “This year’s Family Day promises to be the biggest ever,” Berry said. “We were blown away at last year’s Family Day festivities… Read More
SAU tour group enjoys splendor of Paris, France
Nine Southern Arkansas University students – Gabrielle Davis, Lily Hesen, Clayton Hawthorne, Timothy Hawthorne, Lindsey Wood, Hannah Springer, Caleigh Moyer, Anna Dillard, and Jacob Steed, along with community members Sandra Wood and Julie Kardas – recently returned from a trip to Paris, France. The trip was led by Honors Director Ed Kardas. The group left… Read More
SAU free Spring Concert April 13 to feature Grammy-nominated rapper, Wale
Southern Arkansas University’s ninth-annual free spring concert will feature Grammy-nominated rapper Wale with DJ Ryan Michaels opening, at the SAU Story Arena on Thursday, April 13, 2017. The concert is free and the public is invited to attend. No bags, purses, or backpacks will be allowed. No alcoholic beverages, bottles, or drinks will be permitted…. Read More
Register for MMB’s big spring event set for April 1
Making Magnolia Blossom’s upcoming Spring Big Splash Saturday will be on April 1, and again seeks to help area non-profits while also sprucing up outdoor community areas. The event was previously scheduled for March 11, but was rescheduled due to inclement weather. Interested volunteers and groups are encouraged to pre-register at www.MagnoliaBlossom.org/big-splash. Check-in at the event… Read More
SAU to celebrate 101 years of homecoming
Plan to experience a week of excitement as Southern Arkansas University celebrates “101 Years of Homecoming” Monday through Saturday, Sept. 26-Oct. 1. The homecoming week schedule is full of SAU traditions along with items debuting this year. One new feature is the ability to order SAU Homecoming T-shirts online at www.saualumni.com, or by calling the… Read More
SAU sets numerous enrollment records with 16.7% jump
For the third straight year and in dramatic fashion, Southern Arkansas University’s 11th class day numbers reported to the Arkansas Department of Higher Education included several student enrollment records. This year’s total student count is an increase of more than 16.7-percent over last fall’s record enrollment. Included in SAU’s enrollment records are total number of… Read More
Free Spring concert to feature Casey Donahew Band
Southern Arkansas University’s seventh-annual free spring concert will highlight country music artists from Texas and Louisiana, with the Casey Donahew Band headlining and Frank Foster opening, at the SAU Story Arena on Thursday, April 16, 2015. The concert is free and the public is invited to attend. Doors will open at the Story Arena, located… Read More
Miss SAU 2014 Randee Jo Langley to speak out against bullying
Randee Jo Langley hopes to use her title as Miss Southern Arkansas University to be a voice against bullying. Langley, 18, of Crossett, was crowned Thursday, January 23, as Miss SAU 2014. Her platform is “bullying has no age limit.” “I was bullied from the time I was in middle school through high school. If… Read More
SAU to host 19th Annual MLK Day march and ceremony
The Southern Arkansas University 19th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Memorial March and Ceremony is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. Monday, January 20, 2014. The March will begin at Miller’s Cafeteria on Vine Street at 5 p.m. and proceed down University Street to the SAU Reynolds Center. The ceremony will begin around 5:30… Read More
Late Night Feeding Frenzy Tuesday, Dec. 10
Take an evening break from studying for this semester’s Late Night Feeding Frenzy at the dining hall from 9-10 p.m. Tuesday, December 10, 2013. All students eat free with a valid I.D. The menu will include such comfort food items as chicken strips, jalapeño poppers, mozzarella sticks, French fries, burgers, nachos, Fritos, chili, pizza and… Read More