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SAU System Board of Trustees holds regular meeting, hears reports of positive things happening on both campuses despite COVID-19

The SAU System Board of Trustees met for its quarterly meeting on Thursday, Oct. 29. The meeting was broadcast for attendees to join virtually, with only the Trustees and presenters gathered in-person in the Grand Hall of the Donald W. Reynolds Center on the SAU campus. Trustee Monty Harrington presided over the meeting as Board… Read More

SAU ranked most affordable online MBA Program in Arkansas

Southern Arkansas University is the most affordable online MBA program in Arkansas according to rankings by College Consensus. The online MBA program through SAU’s David F. Rankin College of Business is fully accredited by AACSB, International, the premier accrediting body for colleges and schools of business. Fewer than five percent of all business programs worldwide… Read More

SAU’s International Program Welcomes Students from Around the Globe

The International Program at Southern Arkansas University draws students from all over the globe. Currently, there are 174 students from 31 different countries enrolled at the University, with 100 of those from India alone. These numbers, which are typically over 200 each year, are down due to COVID-19. International students are drawn to SAU for… Read More

SAU Board of Trustees set Oct. 29 virtual meeting

The Southern Arkansas University Board of Trustees will meet at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020, in the Reynolds Center Grand Hall on the campus of SAU. Board members and presenters only will meet face-to-face. Guests are invited to attend this public meeting virtually via Zoom on smartphone, laptop or desktop by logging in https://zoom.us/j/94946865567?pwd=OUl4SjBQMW04d3c2WWJoM3QxaWUydz09 and using… Read More

Rankin College of Business to honor three inductees in 2020 Hall of Fame class

The David F. Rankin College of Business at Southern Arkansas University proudly announces the 2020 Hall of Fame Class honoring three inductees who exhibit outstanding professional achievement, remarkable peer leadership, and exceptional support for the Rankin College of Business. The second Hall of Fame class includes Dr. David Rankin, president-emeritus of SAU; Mr. Ron LeMay,… Read More

SAU sets rodeo for Oct. 22-24

Southern Arkansas University’s Intercollegiate Rodeo will be held at Story Arena October 22-24 beginning at 7:00 p.m. nightly. Capacity at this year’s event is limited due to the pandemic, and tickets are available by advance purchase only. Tickets will not be sold at the gate. Paper or electronic tickets (e-tickets) will be accepted. Tickets may… Read More

SAU Releases Updated Calendar for Spring 2021

Southern Arkansas University continues to take precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 among its students, faculty and staff. As the University looks to the spring semester, it is taking steps now to continue to keep the campus safe. Changes have been made to the spring semester calendar to reduce the potential of students traveling… Read More

Light for the Fight to hold virtual ceremony Oct. 15

The Business Student Advisory Council at the Rankin College of Business at Southern Arkansas University is sponsoring its eighth annual Light for the Fight during the month of October. Light for the Fight honors those who have battled, or continue to battle, cancer by placing luminaries in Blanchard Hall on the SAU campus. Because of… Read More

‘Not Your Average Homecoming’ to be hosted by SAU

Southern Arkansas University will celebrate its 2020 homecoming October 19-24, but it will look a bit different than years past. The University has tagged this year’s festivities “Not Your Average Homecoming” because of the need to celebrate within the current COVID boundaries. “The obvious difference is there won’t be a football game,” said Steve Browning,… Read More

SAU System records record enrollment

With increased graduate enrollment and new and growing programs, the Southern Arkansas University System saw higher enrollment numbers this fall in spite of the negative trends caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Southern Arkansas University System, which includes Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia and Southern Arkansas University Tech (SAU Tech) in Camden, both achieved higher… Read More

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