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SAU Rodeo this week to feature themed nights

Organizers for this year’s intercollegiate rodeo at Southern Arkansas University’s Story Arena hope to establish a new tradition with each night of the rodeo hosting a different theme to incorporate participation with fans and students. The SAU Rodeo begins at 7 p.m. nightly this Thursday through Saturday. Admission is $10 for adults (13 and older),… Read More

SAU organization needs help sending care packages to service members overseas

The Southern Arkansas University Criminal Justice Organization is collecting items and sponsors for their second annual holiday care packages for overseas military service members. “Please help show our service members how much we think of them, especially those who will be serving overseas this holiday season,” said Louis Roy, assistant professor of criminal justice. The… Read More

Special Needs Rodeo ropes in smiles and joy

The Second Annual Special Needs Rodeo roped in a stampede of smiles from the Magnolia Specialized Services guests at Southern Arkansas University’s Story Arena on October 28, 2015. This fun and hands-on event is hosted by students in the Leadership and Communications class in SAU’s Department of Agriculture. Members of SAU’s nationally competitive rodeo team… Read More

SAU to dedicate Smith Sundial on Nov. 5

Southern Arkansas University will be dedicating the new Smith Sundial, built in memory of the late David Thomas Smith, at the entrance to the Harton Theatre at 11 a.m. on Thursday, November 5, 2015. The Smith Sundial was funded by family and friends of Mr. Smith, and was designed and constructed by the SAU Physical… Read More

SAU to break ground on $12 million housing project

Southern Arkansas University is holding a ceremonial groundbreaking ceremony at the future location of two new residence halls at noon on Friday, October 30, at SAU’s north entrance across the street from SAU’s track facilities. The public is welcome to attend, and parking is available at the track. The two new halls, named Magnolia and… Read More

Boo in the Barnyard a safe, fun and free event

The sixth annual Boo in the Barnyard is set to start at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 29, in front of the Southern Arkansas University Agriculture Center. The public is invited to attend this safe and fun Halloween event, which will offer a petting zoo, face painting, lots of games with candy prizes, photos with… Read More

Dedication of Monroe Gazebo set for Oct. 29

Southern Arkansas University is having a dedication ceremony of the Monroe Gazebo, built in honor of Thomas Archie Monroe, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, October 29, at the east lawn of Overstreet Hall. The public is invited to attend. Light refreshments will be served. This beautiful gazebo will stand as a lasting tribute to Mr…. Read More

SAU Engineering students win research award

Southern Arkansas University Engineering students recently earned a second place finish for a poster presentation on biofuel research at a regional conference of the American Society for Engineering Education in Springfield, Missouri. SAU Engineering presented three research posters at the conference, and the winning work was titled “Making Biofuel to Run on a Mini Gas… Read More

MMB Big Splash event rescheduled to Nov. 21 because of rain forecast

Due to the forecast of thunderstorms Saturday, Making Magnolia Blossom is rescheduling the Big Splash cleanup event to Saturday, November 21. South Arkansas is thrilled to be having a rain forecast, and MMB is excited to have more time for Magnolia residents and Southern Arkansas University students to register for this third bi-annual event. Volunteers… Read More

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