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SAU System Board of Trustees to meet September 5

The Southern Arkansas University System Board of Trustees will meet in regular session at 1 p.m. Thursday, September 5, 2024, 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 Rankin College of… Read More

Building Arkansas’s future: lithium industry support is high priority for SAU

As the global community moves toward sustainable energy solutions, Arkansas is uniquely positioned to lead this transition. The state, particularly the southwestern region, is rich in natural resources, including significant lithium deposits. This discovery marks a new chapter for Arkansas, offering the potential to become a major player in the energy sector, as the focus… Read More

Sheila Pearson named 2024 SAU Honor Professor

Sheila Pearson, associate professor of information systems, was named the Southern Arkansas University Honor Professor for 2024 at the spring faculty meeting on April 19, 2024. The highest accolade bestowed upon faculty at SAU, the award recognizes those who display excellence in teaching, research and service. Pearson received the ceremonial University mace from Dr. Tim… Read More

SAU Upward Bound to present “Mack to the Past” on July 11

The Upward Bound program at Southern Arkansas University will present a drama production, “Mack to the Past,” on Thursday, July 11, at 6:30 p.m., at Harton Theater on the SAU campus. This production not only showcases the artistic talents of Upward Bound participants but also underscores the program’s commitment to nurturing creativity and academic achievement…. Read More

SAU engineering students win awards at prestigious engineering conference

Armed with their innovative research, Noah Bretz and Zachary Rennard, engineering students from Southern Arkansas University, recently participated in a competition sponsored by Siemens and hosted by the University of the District of Columbia at the 9th Industrial Engineering and Operations Management (IEOM) conference.  This prestigious conference was held in Washington, D.C., June 4-6, 2024. … Read More

Cagen Knoles takes the reins as the new SAU Mulerider

Southern Arkansas University is thrilled to announce that Cagen Knoles has been selected as the next Mulerider, the iconic mascot representing the University. Knoles takes over the reins of this prestigious position from the former Mulerider and recent SAU graduate, Malli Dooly of Emerson, AR. Cagen Knoles, a senior agricultural education major from Paris, AR,… Read More

Latinos Unidos: Celebrating culture and community at SAU

Latinos Unidos is an inclusive organization focused on increasing the visibility of Latinx students at Southern Arkansas University by sharing their culture through outreach and education. One of the most successful events hosted by Latinos Unidos was Taco Night, held on March 5 in Reynolds Plaza. The fundraiser was made possible by Dr. Amber Overholser,… Read More

SAU System Board of Trustees hears updates and approves budget

The Southern Arkansas University System Board of Trustees met in regular session on Thursday, June 27, on the SAU Tech campus in East Camden. Dr. Bruno Hicks, newly appointed SAU president, shared that he and his wife, Linda, are settling in nicely in Magnolia. Hicks noted that he is busy getting to know people, places, and… Read More

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