Opening fall 2023 on the Southern Arkansas University campus will be the first Tacos 4 Life in the nation on a public college campus. Taco enthusiasts at SAU and in the Magnolia community will be excited about the offerings of various tacos and appetizers. Founders Ashton and Austin Samuelson of Conway started Tacos 4 Life… Read More
SAU honors professional and support staff with awards
Members of Southern Arkansas University’s non-teaching professional and support staff were recently recognized for excellence and years of service during a virtual year-end staff meeting hosted by Dr. Trey Berry, SAU president. Receiving the 2021 Mary Anna King Whitehead Support Staff Excellence Awards were Angela Collins, Administrative Specialist I – Behavioral and Social Sciences, and… Read More
SAU fortunate to have on-campus Rapid Testing machines
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 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
SAU’s Panda Express Grand Opening Jan. 30
Southern Arkansas University’s new Panda Express Chinese Kitchen will host a Grand Opening on Wednesday, January 30, 2019, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A ribbon cutting will be held at 11:15 a.m. followed by cake, samples, and prizes. Panda is located in the clubhouse of the University Village apartment complex on the east end of… Read More
SAU will purchase 24-apartment complex to meet enrollment growth
The Board of Trustees of Southern Arkansas University voted Monday to purchase an 80-bed apartment complex near its campus. As SAU continues to see significant growth, it has constructed three new residence halls, with ground recently broken for a fourth, and converted a nearby property to residential space. It will now purchase the property at… Read More
SAU Board approves bond for new residence hall
The Southern Arkansas University Board of Trustees approved on Tuesday a bond proposal in the amount of $7.9 million through the Alumni Association for the construction of a new student residence hall that will help the University meet continued enrollment growth projections. The Board also approved a separate bond proposal in the amount of $6.2… Read More
SAU Board names new residence building Burns-Harsh Hall
The Southern Arkansas University System Board of Trustees voted unanimously on Thursday to name a new residence hall on the Magnolia campus Burns-Harsh Hall. The new hall, completed last week and constructed under the name of West Hall, has 85 beds for freshmen and is located next to the new Magnolia and Columbia halls on… Read More
SAU names new living/learning center Eichenberger Hall
The Southern Arkansas University Board of Trustees voted unanimously on Thursday to adopt a resolution naming a new residence hall for science and engineering majors after Dr. Rudolph and Mrs. Sharon Eichenberger. Rudy and Sharon Eichenberger Hall will house about 78 students as the Science and Engineering Living and Learning Center. Work has already begun… Read More
SAU sets numerous enrollment records with 16.7% jump
For the third straight year and in dramatic fashion, Southern Arkansas University’s 11th class day numbers reported to the Arkansas Department of Higher Education included several student enrollment records. This year’s total student count is an increase of more than 16.7-percent over last fall’s record enrollment. Included in SAU’s enrollment records are total number of… Read More
