Southern Arkansas University is excited to announce its highly anticipated Spring Concert, featuring breakout talent Ty Myers headlining with opening act deFrance, on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at the SAU Alumni Center. Gates will open at 6:00 p.m., with deFrance kicking off the night at 7:00 p.m., followed by Ty Myers taking the stage at… Read More
Albemarle Corporation increases support for Southern Arkansas University’s engineering program with $20,000 gift
To help bolster the future of engineering in South Arkansas, Albemarle Corp. has donated $20,000 to Southern Arkansas University’s Albemarle Endowed Professorship of Engineering. The donation marks the latest effort Albemarle has made to help the University’s engineering program develop the future workforce. In 2014, Albemarle contributed $200,000 to establish the engineering program’s only endowed… Read More
Southern Arkansas University inducts 2025 Educational Leadership Hall of Fame honorees
Southern Arkansas University proudly inducted the newest members into the Educational Leadership Hall of Fame on Monday, March 17, 2025. The evening honored outstanding leaders in the field of education, recognizing two building-level administrators, two district-level administrators, and two recipients of the Community Leadership Award, culminating with the prestigious Dr. Kenneth C. Booth Educational Leadership… Read More
Arkansas Governor Sarah Sanders appoints Iverson Jackson to SAU Board of Trustees

Arkansas Governor Sarah Sanders has appointed Iverson Jackson, a distinguished leader, pastor, and retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel, to the Southern Arkansas University Board of Trustees. Jackson, a 1985 graduate of SAU, has been an active supporter of the University, having served on the SAU Foundation Board from 2018 to 2023. His broad range of… Read More
Southern Arkansas University System Board of Trustees to meet on March 6 in Magnolia

The Southern Arkansas University System Board of Trustees will meet in regular session at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, March 6, 2025, in Reynolds Center Grand Hall B on the SAU-Magnolia campus. The agenda includes the annual Board of Trustees election of officers; comments by Dr. Bruno Hicks, SAU president, and Dr. Jerry Thomas, chancellor of SAU… Read More
Southern Arkansas University awarded $2.75 million HIRED workforce grant to advance STEM workforce development
In a major step toward securing U.S. mineral independence and driving economic growth in Southwest Arkansas, Southern Arkansas University has been awarded $2.75 million by the Higher Industry Readiness through Educational Development (HIRED) Workforce Grant. The grant supports the development of an innovative workforce training initiative, LiTHIUMLEARNS. Southwest Arkansas educators, industry professionals, and economic developers… Read More
Dr. Connie Wilson named vice president for advancement at Southern Arkansas University
Southern Arkansas University is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Connie Wilson as the University’s next vice president for advancement. Her appointment comes after a comprehensive search process, and she officially began her new role on December 2, 2024. Wilson, who has been a dedicated member of the SAU community for over 15 years,… Read More
SAU unveils The SAU Difference last-dollar scholarship to break down financial barriers for Arkansas students
Southern Arkansas University is proud to announce the debut of The SAU Difference scholarship program, a new initiative designed to provide financial support for eligible incoming freshmen from Arkansas. The SAU Difference scholarship program is a game-changer for Arkansas students, designed to make higher education more accessible than ever before. As a last-dollar initiative, it… Read More
Southern Arkansas University unveils the Mulerider Next Step Guarantee program to ensure students’ place in the workforce
Southern Arkansas University is thrilled to announce the launch of the Mulerider Next Step Guarantee program for the freshman class of 2025. This innovative initiative is designed to ignite passion and empower students from their very first day through graduation as they embark on their journeys to professional success! The program will allow students to dive into… Read More
Emmitt Smith energizes sold-out crowd at the 19th annual Farmers Bank and Trust Distinguished Speaker Series
Farmers Bank and Trust proudly hosted NFL legend Emmitt Smith as the keynote speaker for the Distinguished Speaker Series at Southern Arkansas University on September 26. The W.T. Watson Athletic Center was elegantly transformed to host a sold-out crowd of SAU supporters and students eager to hear from the NFL’s all-time leading rusher. This year’s… Read More
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