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SAU names its Business Building after Martha and Louis Blanchard

With the help of many of his “co-conspirators,” Dr. Trey Berry, president of Southern Arkansas University, was able to surprise Martha and Louis Blanchard with the unveiling of the new name on the side of SAU’s Business Building. “From this day, Aug. 26, 2017, this facility will always carry your name – the Martha and… Read More

SAU Bass Tournament Fishing Team looks ahead to 2017-2018 season

The Southern Arkansas University Bass Tournament Fishing Team is gearing up for a successful year and looking for new members to become national collegiate champions. Warren Basinger, president of the team, said new member meetings for the 2017-2018 season are slated for next week. The meetings will be held at 5:30 p.m. in the Reynolds… Read More

Non-credit classes offered at SAU this fall

The Office of Community Education at Southern Arkansas University has an interesting array of more than 10 affordable non-credit class options available for the public this fall. To register for the following classes, simply email Caroline Waller at carolinewaller@saumag.edu, call 870-235-4006, or register online. Class reservations are not final until the fee has been paid…. Read More

SAU Board names new residence building Burns-Harsh Hall

The Southern Arkansas University System Board of Trustees voted unanimously on Thursday to name a new residence hall on the Magnolia campus Burns-Harsh Hall. The new hall, completed last week and constructed under the name of West Hall, has 85 beds for freshmen and is located next to the new Magnolia and Columbia halls on… Read More

SAU plans events for students, families at Blue & Gold Day on Aug. 22

Southern Arkansas University, in partnership with the city of Magnolia and Columbia County, has announced the third annual Blue and Gold Day on Tuesday, Aug. 22, from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. on the Magnolia Square. On this day, the Magnolia community is encouraged to wear blue and gold in support of SAU and also to come… Read More

SAU Board hears updates on fall enrollment, residence halls, SAU on the Square

Dr. Trey Berry, president of Southern Arkansas University, told the SAU System Board of Trustees that enrollment of freshmen could again reach record numbers this fall, during the Board’s regular meeting Friday, Aug. 11, at SAU. Berry said “the trajectory is right for record freshman enrollment. The signs are very positive. Signs also point to… Read More

SAU expects massive turnout for 2017 Family Day

Around 6,500 people are expected for Family Day on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017, making the event possibly the largest Southern Arkansas University will host on campus this year, Dr. Trey Berry, president, said. “This year’s Family Day promises to be the biggest ever,” Berry said. “We were blown away at last year’s Family Day festivities… Read More

Register for MMB’s fall event set for September 23

Making Magnolia Blossom’s upcoming Fall Big Splash Saturday is on September 23, and registrants online can choose from six projects, including a concentrated effort to makeover Magnolia’s West Side Playground. “It’s exciting to have opportunities for SAU and the community to work together on city and campus locations that benefit everyone,” said Deana Taylor, campus… Read More

Assistant nursing professor at SAU honored on state list

Tara Almand, assistant professor of nursing at Southern Arkansas University, was selected to the state’s 40 Nurse Leaders Under 40 list, which honors emerging nursing leaders in Arkansas who are younger than 40 years old. More than 80 nurses were nominated from across the state. The 40 honorees were selected based on commitment to excellence,… Read More

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