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Southern Arkansas University announces committee to begin national presidential search

Committee selection for the nationwide search of Southern Arkansas University’s next president has been completed.  SAU Board of Trustees member and chair of the 2024 SAU presidential search committee, Monty Harrington, announces the selection of the following representatives for the presidential search committee: Monty Harrington, Chair of Search Committee Donna Allen, Vice President for Student… Read More

Dr. Ben Johnson presents on voting rights in Arkansas on January 23

Southern Arkansas University continues to host the prestigious Smithsonian traveling exhibit Voices and Votes: Democracy in America at SAU Beyond the Campus, on the west side of the town square in Magnolia, Arkansas.  This collaborative endeavor between Southern Arkansas University and the Smithsonian Institution promises an engaging exploration of America’s democratic evolution, spotlighting pivotal moments that… Read More

SAU Police Department expands thanks to COPS Hiring Program grant

The Southern Arkansas University System Police Department will hire two additional positions to their staff in 2024. The expansion was made possible by a $250,000 grant from the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS). SAU was one of eight police departments in the state of Arkansas to receive funding to hire more officers under… Read More

Southern Arkansas University Tech welcomes Jerry W. Thomas as chancellor

After a comprehensive search process, Southern Arkansas University proudly announces the appointment of Dr. Jerry W. Thomas as the new Southern Arkansas University Tech chancellor. With a proven track record of leadership and dedication to higher education for the past 29 years, Thomas assumes this pivotal role effective January 10, 2024. Bringing with him a… Read More

SAU System Board of Trustees hears positive updates in regular meeting

The Southern Arkansas University System Board of Trustees met in regular session on Thursday, December 7, at the SAU campus in Magnolia. The Board heard a variety of agenda items, including campus highlights and updates, a resolution for the SAU Tech campus, academic changes for SAU and SAU Tech, and an update on the SAU… Read More

SAU hosting Columbia County Angeltree; sponsors sought for children and families

Southern Arkansas University and University Housing are delighted to announce the return of the Columbia County Angeltree project. Sponsorship opportunities are now available for individuals or groups interested in participating. The goal is to bring joy to 124 underprivileged families and over 360 children in Columbia County during the holiday season. There are a couple… Read More

SAU System Board of Trustees to meet November 15 via Zoom

The Southern Arkansas University System Board of Trustees will reconvene in session at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 15, 2023, via Zoom. The agenda includes personnel changes to be discussed in executive session. To access the Zoom meeting, go to https://saumag-edu.zoom.us/j/88080347601?pwd=WUN0UjRnWHB3R2VEN2k5czREK1A0Zz09.  Meeting ID: 880 8034 7601, passcode: 925364.  To join the meeting via audio only, dial… Read More

Southern Arkansas University unveils the Rider Lounge

In an exciting move to accommodate students, Southern Arkansas University opened a new space for students to unwind and socialize on October 18. The area, called the Rider Lounge, is located on the bottom floor of the Bruce Center.  As requested by the Student Government Association, the concept became one of the University’s summer projects… Read More

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