SAU Graduate Studies Counseling Association makes food donation MAGNOLIA, Ark. — Members of the Graduate Studies Counseling Assocation, a group that was formed this past spring on the Southern Arkansas University campus, have collected can nonperishable items for needy families this holiday season. The group made their donations to the Stew Pot at First United… Read More
SAU student makes presentation at national biomedical research conference
MAGNOLIA, Ark. – Rakesh Bam was one of 80 students selected nationally to make an oral presentation at the largest professional conference for biomedical students, known as the Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students, held in Austin earlier this month.
Bam, a Southern Arkansas University senior majoring in Biology from Dhangadhi, Nepal, shared his research
SAU Police Chief Eric Plummer selected to receive training in incident command
MAGNOLIA, Ark. — When it comes to responding to emergencies, Southern Arkansas University Police Chief Eric Plummer will soon be considered one of the most knowledgeable people in the world.
That is because Plummer has recently been selected to become a certified trainer for the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators. He was selected for
Leadership in Recreation class offers Christmas Carnival
Leadership in Recreation class offers Christmas Carnival MAGNOLIA, Ark. — The Leadership in Recreation class at Southern Arkansas University will host the 11th annual Christmas carnival for students of Westside Elementary School from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Friday, December 7 in the Rider Rink. Twelve classes from Westside elementary will take part in the… Read More
SAU Mini Cheer Camp scheduled
SAU Mini Cheer Camp scheduled MAGNOLIA, Ark. — Children ages 3 to 12 are invited to attend the SAU Mini Cheer Camp this week at Southern Arkansas University. The children will practice from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday, November 8 on the lawn of the Welcome Center with members of the SAU cheer squad. Then… Read More
Southern Arkansas University names a new head of Foundation and Development
MAGNOLIA, Ark. —Jeanette “Jeanie” Bismark has been named the new executive director of the Southern Arkansas University Foundation and the director of development for the University.
Bismark, who has called Magnolia home since 1961, brings to the position an understanding of customer service from co-owning two
Kim Merrell, Southern Arkansas University graduate continues to fight cancer—University family shows support through fundraiser
MAGNOLIA, Ark. —Kim Merrell was completing her senior year of college and was a student worker in the Magale Library when she first found out she had breast cancer.
She said she might not have discovered this if it hadn’t been October, breast cancer awareness month, when as a student worker she was assigned to promote
Southern Arkansas University hosts drill to prepare for an emergency event in Columbia County
Southern Arkansas University rodeo draws successful crowd and prepares students for future events
Southern Arkansas University rodeo draws successful crowd and prepares students for future events MAGNOLIA, Ark. — Judging by the crowds that surpassed even standing room only, the 27th Annual SAU Rodeo was a success. “I don’t remember ever having a night like Saturday night where there was no where to sit or stand,” said Rusty… Read More
SAU board approves $14 million bond for creation of science and technology center
MAGNOLIA—The Southern Arkansas University Board of Trustees has passed a resolution authorizing a bond of up to $14 million for the construction of a science and technology center. The interest rate of the bond will not exceed an average coupon rate of 5.5 percent.
“I think the science and technology center will put us on the