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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

SAU Coronavirus Update March 12 – SAU moves to online course delivery March 30

The Southern Arkansas University System continues to take proactive measures intended to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus. Currently, there are no confirmed cases among the Southern Arkansas University System. Out of an abundance of caution, the Southern Arkansas University Magnolia campus has canceled all face-to-face classes scheduled for the week of March 16-20 prior… Read More

SAU Coronavirus Update March 11, 2020

The Southern Arkansas University System Risk Management Task Force continues to actively monitor the public health concerns surrounding COVID-19, or the novel Coronavirus. The safety and well-being of our campus communities remain our highest priority. Decisions are based on the fluid information provided by The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state and… Read More

SAU to (Mule) Ride the Storm during Homecoming Week Oct. 14-19

Southern Arkansas University is proud to celebrate Homecoming the week of October 14-19, 2019, with a full week of exciting events and activities. This year’s celebration includes Dress Up Days, the Drive-In Movie, Spirit Logs and Street Painting Competition, Great SAU Campout, and the Homecoming Kick-Off Pep Rally. The week will culminate with the coronation of the Homecoming… Read More

SAU adds new Gaming Hub to its growing eSports program

SAU’s eSports and Competitive Gaming program is growing by leaps and bounds, having doubled in size since its inception last year and looking to add more options to its already generous slate of game offerings. Sandra Martin, Dean of Housing and advisor to Mulerider eSports and Competitive Gaming at Southern Arkansas University, said 13 eSports… Read More

Family Day is set for September 21 at SAU

Southern Arkansas University’s Family Day on September 21 will begin at 11 a.m. and run throughout the day with events and activities for everyone to enjoy. Since kickoff at SAU is set for 6 p.m., the schedule of events will be as follows: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Organization Fair tables and family-friendly events (lawn… Read More

SAU sets records for undergraduate and on-campus enrollment

There are more undergraduate students enrolled at Southern Arkansas University this fall than in its 110-year history. Undergraduate enrollment rose to an all-time high of 3,584. Retention rates are an essential factor in enrollment with the increased focus provided through the work of our Retention and Completion Task Force. SAU heightened its retention efforts by… Read More

Blue & Gold Day welcomes SAU students to Magnolia Square on August 20

Southern Arkansas University, in partnership with the City of Magnolia and Columbia County, has announced the fifth annual Blue & Gold Day on Tuesday, August 20, 2019, from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. on the Magnolia Square. On this day, the Magnolia community is encouraged to wear blue and gold in support of SAU and to come… Read More

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