James Carville, also known as “Ragin’ Cajun,” and perhaps best known for the role he played behind the scenes in Bill Clinton’s successful bid for the White House in 1992, will speak at Southern Arkansas University on September 9.
Carville’s speech is being presented by Farmers Bank & Trust and proceeds will benefit the SAU Foundation.
Southern Arkansas University student Eli Lindsey, 20, of Casscoe, is among 19 pediatric cancer survivors selected this year to receive Dennis Jungmeyer Scholarships valued at $2,500 each and awarded by the CARTI Foundation in Little Rock. Presented annually to current or former CARTI pediatric cancer patients, the scholarships are named in honor of cancer survivor… Read More
“Disco Knights” will be the theme of this year’s Upward Bound closing and awards ceremony to be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 10, in Harton Theatre. Participants in the Upward Bound program will begin the evening with a one-act play called “Disco Knights,” which is said to be an unforgettable trip… Read More
Vincent Sneed, who will graduate from Southern Arkansas University with a finance degree in August, realizes that life is just like your portfolio, it is best to diversify. That is why Sneed is heading to Boston on July 10 to spend five weeks studying at the Berkley College of Music. After this five week period,… Read More
Why would a group of Metro MedPro students give up two weeks of their summer vacation to attend nonstop classes, take multiple daily quizzes, learn unfamiliar techniques and apply new skills in a nursing home setting? The answer is simple: to secure a brighter future for themselves by becoming employed as Certified Nurse Assistants. These… Read More
A fundraiser for Upward Bound scholarships will be held beginning at 7 p.m., Thursday, June 26, at the Free Union Missionary Baptist Church at 2015 S. Washington. Local church choirs and other groups will present a musical extravaganza to help fund the programs third endowment. Each endowment provides two semesters of paid tuition annually for… Read More
During the first summer term, the Southern Arkansas University system experienced a 16 percent increase in student enrollment. “We are happy with the enrollment for the first summer session,” said SAU President Dr. David Rankin. “This increasing demand for summer courses is an encouraging trend. We hope to continue this trend into the fall 2008… Read More
A training workshop for teachers with students in kindergarten through 12th grade will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 8 through 10 in the Agri-Business building on the campus of Southern Arkansas University. This workshop is titled “What’s Happening? A Global View” will cover topics in globalization for educators at every level… Read More
The College of Business Internship Program continues to grow, averaging almost 40 interns each year for the past six years. Internships are a regular part of the College of Business, are offered every semester including the summer and can be included in the hours for graduation in every major degree plan. The internships provided can… Read More
SAU announces spring 2008 President’s List MAGNOLIA, Ark. – Following the spring semester at Southern Arkansas University, 195 students were named to the SAU President’s List for making all As. Students who were academically recognized include the following: From Ashdown, Lonni D’Ann Dollarhide, a senior inclusive early childhood education major. From Bearden, Amy Lynn Ray,… Read More
