Southern Arkansas University is bringing healthcare home when it comes to fighting the coronavirus pandemic. The University made the decision early on to purchase two Rapid Testing machines over the summer which has provided a very important advantage in the battle against COVID-19.
SAU sets enrollment records even in pandemic
Even in the midst of the uncertainties caused by the COVID-19 crisis, Southern Arkansas University surpassed Fall 2019 college enrollment (excluding high school enrollment) by 55 with 4,107 students compared to 4,052. Graduate enrollment increased by 11 percent with totals of 985 compared to 888. The total fall enrollment for Fall 2020 is 4,432. SAU… Read More
SAU reopening its driving range Aug. 24
Southern Arkansas University will reopen its driving range at 9 a.m. Monday, August 24, 2020. The driving range, which initially opened in February, but was closed in the spring due to COVID-19, is available to SAU students and the Magnolia community. Located on the southeast side of the campus, adjacent to University Village, it is… Read More
Supplemental Instruction program gains international certification
Southern Arkansas University’s Supplemental Instruction (SI) program is now the only university in Arkansas to have achieved the honor of certification by the International Center for Supplemental Instruction at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. “We are striving to achieve a high standard of excellence with our program,” said Sheffield Coulter, SI coordinator at SAU. Student… Read More
SAU System makes plans for students to return for Fall 2020
The campuses of the Southern Arkansas University System (SAU in Magnolia and SAU Tech in Camden) are working tirelessly taking precautions and planning for its campuses to re-open for the fall semester. Because the health and safety of students, faculty and staff remains our top priority, the Risk Management Task Force is working diligently to… Read More
SAU postpones Spring Commencement ceremonies
Southern Arkansas University is committed to the safety and wellbeing of its students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends. During this worldwide pandemic, the University has been forced to make unprecedented decisions in an effort to protect its most valuable asset — its people. Because of this, SAU is announcing that the May 2020 commencement ceremonies will be postponed and combined with its summer ceremonies on August 7 and August 8.
Degrees for spring graduates will be conferred in May and students will receive diplomas this summer. However, the University welcomes all graduates, along with their families and friends, to have the opportunity to celebrate this milestone by attending a full commencement ceremony in August. Students will receive more information regarding these ceremonies from the Office of the Registrar in the coming weeks.
SAU Coronavirus Update, March 19, 2020: SAU Implements Remote Work Policy for Employees
Because of the continued public health concern, effective March 30, SAU employees will work remotely or from home with the exception of those who will be reporting to campus on rotating schedules to meet critical staffing needs. On-campus student services will continue to be provided as previously stated. Housing is still open, dining services will… Read More
SAU Coronavirus Update March 18, 2020: Counseling Services Continue, No Presumptive Cases
We are again grateful to report that to date we have no confirmed cases on the campuses of the SAU System. Our faculty and staff are working continuously to move curriculum delivery online, student services online, and follow the Centers for Disease Control and local and state health officials’ guidelines to minimize the spread of… Read More
SAU Coronavirus Update, March 16, 2020
Travel Updates, Changes to Campus Tour Schedule, and Payroll Benefits for Students Recently in response to COVID-19, federal guidelines mandated institutions of higher education to provide payroll benefits to student workers currently receiving federal work-study financial aid and allowing suspension of student work. This change in federally supported student aid provides students who depend on… Read More
SAU Coronavirus Update March 15, 2020
Update to Travel Restrictions, Campus Events, Testing Center, and Employee Leave Regarding Health Risk and Childcare The Risk Management Task Force held a specially called meeting Sunday, March 15, at 4:00 PM to address the changes in the public landscape regarding COVID-19. As of this evening, Arkansas public schools are closed mandatorily beginning March 17… Read More
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