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Love and Loyalty aims to secure the future for generations of Muleriders to come

Southern Arkansas University has launched the boldest fundraising initiative in its 110-year history. The Love and Loyalty Campaign aims to strengthen SAU’s commitment to affordability and innovation. The University’s public launch of the campaign took place through a series of events on Friday, December 6 and Saturday, December 7. During that time, alumni and friends… Read More

Perkins, Guin thrilled to represent SAU as Homecoming King and Queen

SirCharles Perkins and Abbie Guin both said they needed a little time to let it sink in that they had been chosen SAU’s Homecoming King and Queen on Oct. 19, 2019, prior to the Mulerider football team’s victory over Southeastern Oklahoma. In addition to their selection as King and Queen, Perkins and Guin stood out… Read More

SAU to (Mule) Ride the Storm during Homecoming Week Oct. 14-19

Southern Arkansas University is proud to celebrate Homecoming the week of October 14-19, 2019, with a full week of exciting events and activities. This year’s celebration includes Dress Up Days, the Drive-In Movie, Spirit Logs and Street Painting Competition, Great SAU Campout, and the Homecoming Kick-Off Pep Rally. The week will culminate with the coronation of the Homecoming… Read More

Sisters, both SAU graduates, will compete together in Miss Arkansas 2020 Pageant

Sisters Reagan and Ryann Grubbs, both graduates of Southern Arkansas University, will have the unique distinction of competing simultaneously in the Miss Arkansas 2020 Pageant. Reagan and Ryann, from Delight, Arkansas, were crowned at the same preliminary and will compete in the statewide contest in June. Reagan graduated in 2018 with a BS in Agriculture Business, and… Read More

SAU sets records for undergraduate and on-campus enrollment

There are more undergraduate students enrolled at Southern Arkansas University this fall than in its 110-year history. Undergraduate enrollment rose to an all-time high of 3,584. Retention rates are an essential factor in enrollment with the increased focus provided through the work of our Retention and Completion Task Force. SAU heightened its retention efforts by… Read More

ACT Prep Academy at SAU readies students to ‘attack’ crucial exam

Southern Arkansas University leads the way for students preparing for the next important step in education. A total of 58 area high school students attended the annual ACT Prep Academy at SAU June 10-13, 2019. The Academy gives students the confidence needed to “attack” the exam, said Dr. Roger Guevara, director of the Education Renewal… Read More

SAU brings educators and students together for two-day Google Summit

Southern Arkansas University proudly hosted visiting school districts and students from the Hope Academy of Public Service for the 2019 Google Summit, June 17-19, 2019. For the second year, SAU’S Education Renewal Zone presented the summit, which brought together principals, teachers and administrators from El Dorado and Lafayette County public schools as well as 14… Read More

SAU alumnus named to “Best-in-State” Forbes list

Don McDonald, a 1989 alumnus of Southern Arkansas University, has been named to the 2019 Forbes “Best-in-State Wealth Advisors” list, published on February 20. McDonald is a financial advisor for Merrill Lynch in Fort Smith, Arkansas. “We are incredibly proud of Don being named to the list,” said Mark Rhodes, Merrill market executive. “We believe… Read More

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