Southern Arkansas University is proud to announce that it has once again been recognized as the #1 Best Small Public College in Arkansas by Niche.com, marking the second consecutive year SAU has received this top honor. The University also maintained its strong standing as the #2 Top Public University in Arkansas, solidifying its reputation as
The Southern Arkansas University System Board of Trustees met in a regularly scheduled session on Thursday, September 4, in the Donald W. Reynolds Campus and Community Center on the SAU Magnolia campus. Board chair, Nate Evers, opened the meeting with greetings and the approval of the minutes from the June 26 meeting. Trustees and guests
Southern Arkansas University is excited to announce that Caroline Rankin will serve as the 2025–26 Mulerider, one of the most cherished and recognizable traditions at the University. As the official student ambassador and rider of Molly Ann, SAU’s beloved mule, Rankin will represent the University at athletic events, community gatherings, and campus activities throughout the
The Southern Arkansas University System Board of Trustees will meet in regular session at 1 p.m. Thursday, September 4, 2025, in Reynolds Grand Hall B on the SAU-Magnolia campus. The agenda includes comments by Dr. Bruno Hicks, SAU president, and Dr. Jerry Thomas, chancellor of SAU Tech; a student presentation from the Dempsey College of
Southern Arkansas University recently concluded a successful six-week summer session of the Health Careers Opportunity Program (HCOP) Academy, an initiative funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and coordinated in partnership with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). Held from June 9 to July 18, 2025, the academy introduced 33 rising
