MAGNOLIA — Valerie Brown, a senior biology major from Crossett, was recently crowned Miss Southern Arkansas University 2010. The annual competition was held on October 22 in SAU’s Harton Theater. “I am very honored and excited to represent SAU this year,” said Brown. As Miss Southern Arkansas University, Brown will receive a scholarship for two… Read More
Southern Arkansas University Alum Ray Burns Establishes Nursing Endowment
Ray Burns has established the Emogene Winn Burns, Ray Burns, & John G. Winn Endowment in memory of his late wife, Emogene Winn Burns and his late daughter, Suzanne Harvey who was a nurse. Burns met the first recipient of his endowment, Christy Wust, a sophomore working on her associates in nursing earlier this week…. Read More
SAU Student, Pediatric Cancer Survivor Eli Lindsey Receives $2,500 Scholarship
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
Upward Bound Closing and Award Ceremony to feature a 70's Theme
“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
Upward Bound Scholarship Fundraiser set for June 26
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
Sigma Tau Delta travels to international convention
MAGNOLIA—- Students of the English honor society Sigma Tau Delta have reason to be proud according to professor and organization sponsor Dr. Shannin Schroeder. Select members of the organization traveled to Louisville, Ky., March 5-8 to host the Sigma Tau Delta International Convention, which was chaired by Schroeder herself. Sarah Tutt, Anwar Fairley, Matt Bates,… Read More
SAU SIFE team hosts program to boost ethics in young people
MAGNOLIA—- SAKE Fx, a Students Acquiring Knowledge through Economics competition was held at Southern Arkansas University on Friday, Feb. 15. This was the first year that SAKE Fx was held and both El Dorado High School and Junction City High School attended. The competition is an important effort to teach high school students business ethics,… Read More
SAU to sponsor Arkansas College Goal Sunday Program
MAGNOLIA, Ark. –The Arkansas Department of Higher Education and the Arkansas Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators will host the Arkansas College Goal Sunday Program from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, March 2, in the Grand Hall of the Donald W. Reynolds Campus and Community Center on the campus of Southern Arkansas University. The College Goal… Read More
AR-Theta Chapter Induction to be held at SAU
AR-Theta Chapter Induction to be held at SAU MAGNOLIA—An induction ceremony for the AR-Theta chapter of the Alpha Chi Honor Scholarship Society at Southern Arkansas University will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7. in the Grand Hall of the Donald W. Reynolds Campus and Community Center. Fifty-three students are to… Read More
Kayleigh Collins crowned Miss SAU 2008
MAGNOLIA, Ark. — Kayleigh Collins of Hope, Ark., was crowned as the 2008 Miss SAU on Thursday night in Harton Theatre on the University campus.
The title means Collins will receive two semesters of tuition at SAU, represent the University at various functions, and will secure a spot for her to compete at the Miss Arkansas
