Dr. Justin Nelson, Director of Choral Activities at Southern Arkansas University, was honored with the Trailblazer Award at the Arkansas Chapter of the American Choral Directors Association Conference. Dr. Nelson was one of three to receive the inaugural award, along with Sarah Gwatney-Dunbar, an Oklahoma City University Graduate Student with an appointment at Greenbriar schools,… Read More
Southern Arkansas University’s College of Science and Engineering awarded additional $0.5 M from ADH/CDC grant
The College of Science and Engineering at Southern Arkansas University is pleased to announce a no-cost extension for the “Building a Diverse Workforce to Advance Health Equity” initiative, a grant supported by the Office of Health Equity of the Arkansas Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control. With an additional $500,000, this extension… Read More
Groundbreaking Research by Dr. Jeremy Chamberlain Explores Growth Rates and Phenotypic Responses in Watersnakes Due to Human-Induced Environmental Changes
Dr. Jeremy Chamberlain, associate professor of biology at Southern Arkansas University, along with co-authors Dr. Ian T. Clifton and Dr. Matthew E. Gifford, has just published an innovative study in the journal Oecologia entitled “Variable juvenile growth rates and offspring size: a response to anthropogenic shifts in prey size among populations.” This research sheds light… Read More
Emmitt Smith energizes sold-out crowd at the 19th annual Farmers Bank and Trust Distinguished Speaker Series
Farmers Bank and Trust proudly hosted NFL legend Emmitt Smith as the keynote speaker for the Distinguished Speaker Series at Southern Arkansas University on September 26. The W.T. Watson Athletic Center was elegantly transformed to host a sold-out crowd of SAU supporters and students eager to hear from the NFL’s all-time leading rusher. This year’s… Read More
SAU graduates guaranteed admission to William H. Bowen School of Law thanks to 4+3 pathway program
Southern Arkansas University and University of Arkansas-Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law have agreed to a 4+3 program, which guarantees any SAU graduate who meets the criteria admission to Bowen School of Law. According to the Memorandum of Understanding between SAU and UALR’s Bowen School of Law, prospective law students will qualify for… Read More
SAU receives million-dollar ANCRC grant for Greene Hall renovations
Southern Arkansas University has received a generous grant of $1.454 million from the Arkansas Natural and Cultural Resources Council (ANCRC) to benefit renovations in Greene Hall. With this grant, ANCRC has invested over $5.5 million to enhance and enrich the SAU campus for the students, faculty, staff, and community. “SAU appreciates the partnership with ANCRC… Read More
SAU Rankin College of Business students win top national Collegiate FBLA honors
Fourteen business students represented Southern Arkansas University at the FBLA-Collegiate National Leadership Conference in Orlando, Florida, from June 23-28, and won big. Students competed in various presentation, interview, speech, and test competitions, and won the following national awards: “Our students always perform well on the national stage, but I’m especially proud of this group,” said… Read More
Southern Arkansas University celebrates national Niche ranking as the #1 Best Small Public College in Arkansas
Southern Arkansas University is proud to celebrate a major achievement, soaring to the top of Niche’s national rankings! Recognized as a leading force in higher education, SAU has been crowned the #1 Best Small Public College in Arkansas and the #2 Top Public University in the state. These prestigious rankings confirm SAU as a go-to… Read More
SAU Board of Trustees hears updates on start of the academic year and enrollment
The Southern Arkansas University System Board of Trustees met in a regularly scheduled session on Thursday, September 5, on the SAU-Magnolia campus. Board chair, Laura Winning, opened the meeting with greetings and the approval of the minutes from the last meeting. Excitement over the start of the academic year, significant campus improvements to numerous areas,… Read More
Southern Arkansas University to host Family Day on September 21
The time has finally arrived to continue one of Southern Arkansas University’s most treasured traditions – Family Day! Family Day is set for September 21, 2024, beginning at 11:00 a.m., with a full schedule of family-friendly events planned throughout the day. The festivities will wrap up with an exciting Mulerider football game at 6:00 p.m…. Read More
