SAU receives transformational $4.5 million gift from the Windgate Foundation Southern Arkansas University is proud to announce a transformational $4.5 million gift from the Windgate Foundation to establish the Windgate Scholars Program Scholarship Endowment, marking the largest single donor gift for scholarships in the University’s history. “This is a defining day for Southern Arkansas University,”… Read More
Arkansas Governor Sarah Sanders appoints Joe Pieratt to SAU Board of Trustees
Arkansas Governor Sarah Sanders has appointed Joe Pieratt to the Southern Arkansas University Board of Trustees, adding a respected leader and community advocate to the University’s governing body. His appointment reinforces SAU’s commitment to strong leadership and strategic growth as the University continues building momentum across Arkansas and the region. Pieratt replaces Nate Evers on… Read More
Southern Arkansas University Students and Faculty Visit ExxonMobil Houston Campus (EMHC) in Spring, TX and Baytown Facilities
Southern Arkansas University students and faculty recently participated in an immersive, multi-day industry engagement experience through the LiTHIUMLEARNS program. Sponsored and hosted by ExxonMobil, the group toured the EMHC and Baytown refinery facilities. During the EMHC visit, participants learned about ExxonMobil’s history, toured research facilities, and saw first-hand the emphasis the corporation puts on valuing its… Read More
SAU receives generous ANCRC grant for Talbot Hall renovations
Southern Arkansas University has received a generous grant of $1,189,647 from the Arkansas Natural and Cultural Resources Council (ANCRC) to support renovations to Talbot Hall. With this latest grant, ANCRC’s total investment in the SAU campus now exceeds $6 million, funding renovations that benefit students, faculty, staff, and the broader community. ANCRC’s support has enabled… Read More
SAU Board of Trustees to meet on November 21 in Magnolia
The Southern Arkansas University System Board of Trustees will meet in regular session at 1 p.m. Friday, November 21, 2025, in the Donald W. Reynold Center, room 210, 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… Read More
SAU’s Celebration of Lights set to shine on December 4, 2025
Due to the threat of inclement weather on Thursday evening and the rescheduling of the Magnolia Christmas Parade, all outdoor Celebration of Lights activities will not take place. Indoor events will continue as scheduled, and guests are invited to enjoy the festive activities still taking place on campus. The campus holiday lights will illuminate at… Read More
Ozzie Smith inspires at SAU’s 20th Annual Farmers Bank & Trust Distinguished Speaker Series
With humor, humility, and a touch of the extraordinary, Ozzie Smith, baseball’s legendary “Wizard of Oz,” captivated the crowd at Southern Arkansas University during the 20th Annual Farmers Bank & Trust Distinguished Speaker Series on Thursday evening at the W.T. Watson Athletic Center. The milestone event, presented by Farmers Bank & Trust and the SAU… Read More
SAU Professor embarks on leadership journey with LeadAR
Dr. Amber Overholser, director of the master of public administration program, returned from a National Study Tour of Washington D.C. as a member of LeadAR’s 21st cohort, bringing the latest in agriculture policy and advocacy to SAU students. Overholser applied for LeadAR looking for a new challenge that was relevant to the work she does…. Read More
Southern Arkansas University secures landmark $400,000 NSF capacity building award for innovation and research partnerships
Southern Arkansas University has been awarded a landmark $400,000 grant for a 3-year period from the National Science Foundation – the first NSF award in the institution’s history. The award is part of a larger $1.6 million collaborative project among four institutions – SAU, Guilford College, Rhode Island School of Design, and the State University… Read More
National Recognition: ABET accreditation awarded to SAU’s Engineering and Mechanical Engineering degrees
Southern Arkansas University is proud to announce that the Bachelor of Science in Engineering and the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering programs have been awarded accreditation by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, the global accreditor of college and university programs in applied and natural science, computing, engineering, and engineering technology. The newly accredited… Read More
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