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The Purple Star Campus designation recognizes colleges and universities that demonstrate a strong commitment to supporting military-affiliated students through resources, programming,<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/web.saumag.edu\/news\/2026\/southern-arkansas-university-named-purple-star-campus-for-support-of-military-students-and-families\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Southern Arkansas University named Purple Star Campus for support of military students and families\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\t... 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Twenty-five graduates from seven Southwest Arkansas schools will be recognized during the ceremony. Eighteen graduates will participate in the Upward Bound Bridge program, enrolling<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/web.saumag.edu\/news\/2026\/southern-arkansas-university-upward-bound-program-to-honor-25-graduates\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Southern Arkansas University Upward Bound Program to Honor 25 Graduates\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\t... 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The ceremonies will be held in the W.T. Watson Athletic Center. Friday, May 8 \u2013 Undergraduate Ceremonies 8:00 a.m. \u2013 Department of Nursing Pinning Ceremony, Grand<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/web.saumag.edu\/news\/2026\/southern-arkansas-university-commencement-ceremonies-set-for-may-8-and-9\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Southern Arkansas University commencement ceremonies set for May 8 and 9\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\t... 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Award recipients will be honored in four categories. The Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented to Bob Garrett \u201957. Dr. Diann Howell Gathright \u201970 and Dan<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/web.saumag.edu\/news\/2026\/sau-to-honor-nine-alumni-at-the-distinguished-alumni-awards-dinner-on-may-7\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about SAU to honor nine alumni at the Distinguished Alumni Awards Dinner on May 7\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\t... 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