In partnership with the Magnolia-Columbia County Chamber of Commerce, Southern Arkansas University is pursuing a storefront on the Magnolia Square that would offer Mulerider apparel, collegiate gifts, and could be home to a small space to be used for continuing education workshops. SAU President Dr. Trey Berry shared an early rendering of what such a… Read More
SAU announces Sronce as new Business Dean
Southern Arkansas University has hired Dr. Robin Sronce to serve as Dean of the David F. Rankin College of Business, effective July 5, 2017. Sronce is currently Dean of the Breech School of Business and Associate Professor of Management at Drury University in Springfield, Mo. “We are very excited to have Dr. Sronce join us… Read More
Boots, books, and a mule: Baird handing SAU Mulerider reins to Guin
Mulerider Payton Baird has led the charge at Southern Arkansas University since 2014, an era that has seen record-breaking enrollment growth. Now Baird is preparing to hand over the reins to the newest Mulerider, Abbie Guin. “As most people know, SAU has one of the most unique mascots in the country,” Baird said. “I find… Read More
SAU group to tour China in May 2018
A Southern Arkansas University group tour of China is being assembled for 2018. Dr. Svetlana Paulson, professor of history, said the tour is open to “anyone in the local community or in the United States” who would like to see Beijing, the Great Wall and the Terracotta Warriors of Xi’an, among other famous sights. The… Read More
SAU alum working with Syrian refugees in Lebanon
Growing up in Venezuela, Joze Moreno Pelayo always wanted to study abroad, and as his country slid into political turmoil and economic disarray in 2011, he knew that it was time to leave. Corruption and massive economic inflation had made it difficult for everyday citizens to make ends meet, and Pelayo had big dreams. “When… Read More
SAU inducts four into Educational Leadership Hall of Fame
Four area educators were inducted into the Educational Leadership Hall of Fame at Southern Arkansas University on Thursday, April 13, 2017. Honored at the event were Jason Sanders, superintendent of Ashdown schools; John Ward, superintendent of Magnolia schools; DeMarcus Green, principal, Kilpatrick Elementary School in Texarkana, Ark.; and Jody Vines, principal, Washington Middle School in… Read More
SAU Theatre to present ‘The Little Mermaid’
Southern Arkansas University Theatre is set to perform their big spring musical, The Little Mermaid, at Harton Theatre from April 20-23, 2017. The show will run at 7 p.m. nightly from April 20-22, as well a 2 p.m. performance on April 23. An actor talk back session will follow the April 22 performance. Tickets can… Read More
SAU announces Hallman Scholars
The Southern Arkansas University Hallman Scholarship has been awarded to four inspiring young women who are incoming science freshmen. The Hallman Scholarship is funded through the SAU Foundation and provides scholarships for incoming freshmen women in the SAU College of Science and Engineering. The scholarships are based on ACT scores and other aid. The 2017… Read More
SAU Spring Commencement May 5

Southern Arkansas University’s Spring Commencement ceremonies are scheduled for Friday, May 5, 2017. A total of 722 candidates for graduation will be recognized in four ceremonies at the W.T. Watson Athletic Center. The Department of Nursing will honor 49 nursing candidates at 8:30 a.m. Set to deliver the nursing graduation commencement speech is 2016 SAU… Read More
Student finds value in higher education via program

Pam Ward has learned the importance of receiving a higher education courtesy of one of many 2+2 agreements between South Arkansas Community College and Southern Arkansas University. Ward, a non-traditional student from El Dorado, Ark., earned her Associate of Arts degree and Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice at SouthArk in El Dorado and… Read More
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