The Southern Arkansas University System Board of Trustees met in regular session on Thursday, June 25, at the SAU Alumni Center on the Southern Arkansas University campus in Magnolia. Dr. Bruno Hicks, SAU president, opened his report with updates on several university initiatives. The Mulerider Next Step Guarantee program continues to grow, with more than
The David F. Rankin College of Business has partnered with SAU on the Square to launch the Experiential Learning Laboratory, a hands-on program where students from every discipline can apply classroom knowledge, test ideas, and engage with the community. The lab is led by Janell Reeves, who assumed the role of Retail Manager and Education
At the annual Faculty Awards Presentation, Southern Arkansas University honored members of its faculty for outstanding contributions in teaching, research, service, and institutional spirit. Â Excellence Awards After faculty and students submitted nominations, four faculty members received Excellence Awards in recognition of distinguished performance in their respective areas. Recipients were each given a plaque and monetary
Students from Southern Arkansas University’s Rankin College of Business returned home from the 2026 FBLA-Collegiate National Leadership Conference in Las Vegas with seven national awards and several additional accomplishments, continuing the University’s tradition of excellence in national business competitions. Fourteen SAU students, accompanied by faculty advisors Dr. Lindsay Givens and Miranda Bryan, attended the conference,
The Southern Arkansas University System Board of Trustees will meet in regular session at 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 25, 2026, in the SAU Alumni Center on the Southern Arkansas University campus in Magnolia. The agenda includes comments by Dr. Bruno Hicks, SAU president, and Dr. Jerry Thomas, chancellor of SAU Tech; academic program changes
