The University Housing department at Southern Arkansas University was recently recognized by the Department of Defense for its support of the National Guard and Reserve employees and students. SAU Housing received a nomination for the Employer Support Freedom Award during a presentation on September 2, 2015. This nomination puts SAU Housing in the running forthe… Read More
SAU enrollment tops 3,500, shatters multiple records
For the first time in its 105 year history, Southern Arkansas University has more than 3,500 students enrolled on its Magnolia campus, and numerous enrollment records were broken as the fall 2014 numbers became official today. “It is exciting to see enrollment in Magnolia top 3,500 for the first time in our history,” said SAU… Read More
SAU Board approves bond issue to take ownership of the University Village
During a telephone conference call Tuesday, February 11, 2014, the Southern Arkansas University Board of Trustees voted unanimously to facilitate the refinancing of bonds to take complete ownership of the University Village Apartments, a student housing complex at SAU. A bond pledging auxiliary revenues not to exceed $10,000,000 with an interest rate of approximately five-percent… Read More
Glow 5K run will benefit campus children
Running in the dark may not be the norm, but a group of students at Southern Arkansas University plans to make it fun and benefit a deserving group. The Office of Campus Housing and students living in Greene Hall will sponsor the “Get Up and Glow 5K” on Friday, April 20. The race begins at… Read More
Spring semester ushers in new records
Records have been set at Southern Arkansas University during the spring 2012 semester. Not only are more students enrolled in spring semester classes than ever before, but there are also a record number of students living on campus. A total of 3,091 students are enrolled at SAU for the spring semester. Of those students, 2,625… Read More
Residence Hall Association feeds 243 at annual community turkey dinner
Southern Arkansas University student residents come from across the globe, but for the 10th year, they came together to serve the underprivileged in the Magnolia community a warm meal for Thanksgiving at the Annual Residence Hall Association Turkey Dinner. “It was so nice helping people in the community that I don’t even know,” said Caitlin… Read More
Plans made for 28th annual Celebration of Lights
Community members are invited to join faculty, staff, and students from Southern Arkansas University for the 28th annual Celebration of Lights. The event takes place on Thursday, December 1, immediately following the Magnolia Christmas parade. During the Celebration of Lights, multiple student organizations will light the campus for everyone to enjoy. The event, sponsored by… Read More
University receives national community service award
MAGNOLIA – Southern Arkansas University has been named to the 2010 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, the highest federal recognition a college or university can receive for its commitment to volunteering, service-learning and civic engagement. The Corporation for National and Community Service, which administers the annual Honor Roll award, recognized more than 700… Read More
University Summer Schedule
Southern Arkansas University is operating under its summer office hour schedule. Offices are open Monday-Thursday from 7 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. The University is closed on Friday. The University will return to regular office hours on Monday, August 15. The University will be closed and classes will not meet on Memorial Day (May 30) and… Read More
Fincher Hall Project raises $32K for School for the Blind
MAGNOLIA — Students from Fincher Hall, Southern Arkansas University’s residence hall known for its mission of service, unveiled the total from months of service projects Tuesday. The funds were presented to the Arkansas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired in the form of a check for $32,126.75. Jim Hill, superintendent for the Little Rock… Read More
