Southern Arkansas University has named William Cattell the inaugural recipient of the Dr. Bob L. Burns Military Service Scholarship. A veteran, retired law enforcement officer, and now a school administrator, Cattell is using the award to pursue his Education Specialist in Rural Educational Leadership degree at SAU, with his sights set on becoming a school… Read More
Second-year health careers opportunity program at SAU prepares next generation of health professionals

Southern Arkansas University hosted its second year of the Health Careers Opportunity Program (HCOP) Academy, an initiative funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration and coordinated in partnership with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). The four-week summer session opened in June with remarks from Dr. Jason Franks and closed in July… Read More
SAU Rocket Workshop reaches new heights at Magnolia Municipal Airport

Southern Arkansas University’s annual High-Powered Rocket Workshop sent student-built rockets into the sky at the Magnolia Municipal Airport, capping off a four-day program in rocket design, engineering and flight. Held in June, the workshop welcomed approximately 30 high school students, undergraduate students, teachers, and college faculty members from across Arkansas. During the four-day program, participants… Read More
Three SAU students selected for Arkansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine’s historic inaugural class

Southern Arkansas University is proud to announce that three of its students, Cade Browning, Katelyn McKeehan, and Katelyn Mason, have been accepted into the inaugural class at the Arkansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Admission into this newly established doctoral program is exceptionally competitive. The three SAU selections met rigorous GPA benchmarks and strict… Read More
SAU’s BSN program posts 100% first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate for second consecutive year

Southern Arkansas University is celebrating a milestone two years in the making: for the second year running, all first-time BSN graduates have passed the NCLEX-RN on the first attempt. It’s a testament to the dedication of SAU’s nursing faculty, students, and clinical partners, and a clear signal that the program is producing some of the… Read More
Southern Arkansas University Theatre & Dance students shine at Region VI American College Theater Festival with scholarships, honors, and national recognition

Eleven SAU Theatre & Dance majors and three faculty members attended the Region VI American College Theater Festival (ACTF) in Abilene, TX, this past spring. Participation in ACTF provides significant educational and professional development opportunities for students, including adjudicated feedback from faculty and industry professionals, workshops across all areas of theatre, networking with peer artists… Read More
SAU recognizes scholarly achievements of faculty members

Southern Arkansas University recently recognized 75 faculty members for their scholarly accomplishments. The event, titled the All-Star Scholars Celebration, was held to recognize the research and scholarship produced by faculty. “It was a wonderful event to acknowledge what our faculty are doing,” said Dr. Robin Sronce, provost and vice president for academic affairs at SAU…. Read More
Loftin named director of the ASBTDC at SAU

Scott Loftin has been named director of the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center (ASBTDC) at Southern Arkansas University. Loftin brings years of financial experience to the position, which he hopes to use to help aspiring and current business owners in the region. Loftin noted, “This position will allow me to help people in… Read More
SAU Social Work Program Opens Doors to Careers That Make a Difference

Helping others is a goal many college students share. At Southern Arkansas University, the social work program gives that goal a clear direction and a fast track to a career that makes a difference. “Social work allows you to go in so many different directions once you graduate,” said Mercedes Ray, director of the social… Read More
Running with purpose: SAU alumni build a business and a ministry one race at a time

For Briston and Carley Rains, running is more than a sport. It is a career, a calling, and a ministry. The two Southern Arkansas University graduates are the owners of Texas Outlaw Running, a company that hosts, markets, and operates running events across the country, with 70 races a year and growing. The idea started… Read More
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