The Southern Arkansas University Alumni Association, Inc., will honor eight outstanding SAU alumni during the organization’s annual Distinguished Alumni Awards Dinner at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 5, 2022. The Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented to Edna Cook-Norvell (posthumous); Dr. Gayle White will be recognized as the Distinguished Golden Mulerider; Jim Andrews, Allan Robbins,… Read More
SAU trustees approve lease agreement for Best Western Plus hotel
The Southern Arkansas University System Board of Trustees approved a lease agreement with Dawson Hotel Management LLC to construct a Best Western Plus hotel at U.S. Highway 82 and the old McNeil highway, with groundbreaking expected to be sometime this summer. This action was taken during the Board’s regular meeting on Wednesday, March 30,… Read More
Exercise Science students accepted to Doctoral Physical Therapy programs
The Human Performance and Sport Sciences Department faculty at Southern Arkansas University celebrates the accomplishments of two students within the department. Matt Aiken was recently accepted into the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Arkansas State University. Matt was a valued member of the Mulerider Baseball team and excelled in and out of the classroom…. Read More
SAU tennis player stays in touch with family in Ukraine
Staying strong and hopeful is a goal for Marko Nikoliuk, a senior entrepreneurial finance major at Southern Arkansas University hailing from Kakhovka, Kherson Oblast, Ukraine. The nationally-ranked Mulerider tennis player is competing this Spring Break week against top-rated teams in Georgia and Alabama. Nikoliuk has found a way to balance grades and tennis with concern… Read More
Blue Trumpet Ensemble in quarterfinal round at National Trumpet Competition
For the first time, the Southern Arkansas University Blue Trumpet Ensemble has advanced to the live quarterfinal round at the National Trumpet Competition. This prestigious annual event will take place in late March and early April at the University of Delaware. David D. Torres, director of athletic bands and instructor of trumpet and horns, offered… Read More
Sullivan appointed to SAU System Board of Trustees
Jason Sullivan of Mena has been appointed by Gov. Asa Hutchinson to the Southern Arkansas University System Board of Trustees. He replaces outgoing board member Therral Story of Magnolia. The announcement was made at the recent meeting of the Board of Trustees on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022. Sullivan is senior vice president of lending at… Read More
SAU System Board of Trustees conducts virtual meeting
The Southern Arkansas University System Board of Trustees met virtually in a regularly scheduled session Thursday, February 3. Dr. Trey Berry, SAU president, opened the meeting by welcoming new board member Jason Sullivan. Sullivan graduated from SAU in 1995 and most recently served on the SAU Foundation Board of Governors. He resides in Mena, where… Read More
SAU students, volunteers honor life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King with two Days of Service
Students at Southern Arkansas University got creative on two Days of Service honoring the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Engage AR provided funding for both events. SAU volunteer coordinator, Katie Heese, organized both Service Days. This year’s MLK theme was racial healing expressed through the arts. On Jan. 17, SAU students… Read More
Finish the Ride assists returning students with completing their degrees
Southern Arkansas University is committed to student success and strives to help students reach their goal of earning a college degree. The College Board publication Education Pays 2019: The Benefits of Higher Education for Individuals and Society highlighted a strong correlation between higher education and larger earnings, better job opportunities, and various social benefits. Finish… Read More
SAU announces health policies for spring semester
As the latest coronavirus variant, Omicron, is producing challenges, Southern Arkansas University gears up for the spring semester, with classes scheduled to begin Wednesday, January 12. After careful consideration and evaluation for the overall well-being of SAU’s campus community, the Risk Management Task Force has announced updated public health policies for the return to campus…. Read More
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