Breakfasts that are “the bomb” and “amazing” beds are two of the most popular aspects to living in area hotels hosting Southern Arkansas University students until Magnolia Hall opens in October. About 100 upperclassman residents and resident assistants are staying at the Hampton Inn and Holiday Inn Express in Magnolia. Record enrollment prompted the University… Read More
SAU Nursing excelling and expanding
More than a dozen initiatives at Southern Arkansas University’s Department of Nursing last year have paid off as SAU’s nursing graduates are earning top scores on the NCLEX (National Council Licensure Examination) for this area. SAU’s official pass rate was 85.7% for July 1, 2015, through June 30, 2016, which is the highest average among… Read More
Drew List latest FFA officer to choose SAU
Drew List didn’t grow up on a farm yet he has nonetheless succeeded in Future Farmers of America, ascending to one of its top statewide elected positions this summer before entering Southern Arkansas University as a freshman. The Vilonia resident, who is majoring in Agriculture Plant Science, said he didn’t have farming in his background…. Read More
David Ware to deliver 2016 Walz Lecture at Southern Arkansas University
David Ware will deliver the annual Robert B. Walz Lecture in Arkansas and Regional History, 7:00 pm, Tuesday, September 20, in the Foundation Hall of the Reynolds Center on the campus of Southern Arkansas University. Dr. Ware’s presentation is “Sigils, Signposts and Stories: Some Arkansas Symbols and Why They Matter.” Since 2001 Dr. Ware has… Read More
SAU again sets enrollment records with 15.3% jump
The fastest growing university in the state last fall has recorded its fourth straight year of record-setting enrollments as Southern Arkansas University’s 11th class day numbers reported to the Arkansas Department of Higher Education included a 15.3-percent overall increase in students from a year ago. Included in SAU’s enrollment records are total number of students… Read More
SAU’s Team Study boosts academic performance
Helping develop good study habits is just one goal of Team Study, a program that uses academically successful students each week to facilitate and help establish quality study for students at Southern Arkansas University. Team Study held its fall semester kickoff event Tuesday night with the Peer Academic Coaches (PACs) stationed in all of SAU’s… Read More
Erik Qualman to deliver annual Murphy USA Lecture at SAU on Sept. 22
Erik Qualman, technology and social media expert, will be the guest speaker at the upcoming Murphy USA Lecture at Southern Arkansas University Thursday, Sept. 22, at 10:30 a.m. in Harton Theatre. Qualman, who has been called the Dale Carnegie and the Tony Robbins of tech, is the author of Socialnomics, which made Amazon’s No. 1… Read More
Benghazi hero to speak at SAU
Former Army Ranger from the 2nd Battalion 75th Ranger Regiment and private security contractor known as the hero of the Benghazi attack, Kris “Tanto” Paronto, will deliver the 12th annual Farmers Bank and Trust Distinguished Speaker Series on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016, at Southern Arkansas University. Tickets for the event are now on sale. To… Read More
SAU Family Day offers new sites for fun activities

This year’s Family Day on Saturday, Sept. 10, will be held in new locations on the Southern Arkansas University campus but still promises to offer all the family fun and activities, honoring SAU traditions and culminating in Mulerider football. One of the most exciting events, the annual Great Greek Canoe Races, will be moving from… Read More
SAU Engineering Building dedication Oct. 5

Southern Arkansas University is hosting a dedication ceremony of the new Engineering Building at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 5. The public is encouraged to attend the ceremony and tour the facility. Speaking at the program will include Congressman Bruce Westerman, an engineer by training, and SAU President Dr. Trey Berry. Arkansas National Guard Adjutant… Read More
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