When the Fish and Wildlife Club approached faculty about a black-light survey excursion at the Biological Preserve, biology professor Dr. Sofie Varriano grabbed her equipment and met 23 students for an evening of introductions, refreshments, and insect gazing. The club trekked into the remote, wooded area of the preserve and beamed a black light onto… Read More
Southern Arkansas University Foundation receives $50,000 gift from ExxonMobil to support Workforce Development Center
Southern Arkansas University (SAU) has received a $50,000 gift from Exxon Mobil Corporation (“ExxonMobil”) to support construction of the SAU Workforce Development Center, a 4,800-square-foot facility that will train students and adult job seekers for careers in critical mineral production, advanced manufacturing, and related industries in Southwest Arkansas. “We are deeply grateful to ExxonMobil for… Read More
SAU hosts Arkansas Youth Leadership Summit for rising high school leaders
Southern Arkansas University welcomed 20 rising high school juniors and seniors, along with their parents, to campus this past summer for the Arkansas Youth Leadership Summit (AYLS), sponsored by Arkansas Farm Bureau. The multi-day summit gave students an immersive experience in leadership development, agriculture, career exploration and teamwork, while highlighting the role young people can play… Read More
SAU nursing faculty member receives Sigma research grant to support student wellness
Dr. Alice Fanning, associate professor of nursing at Southern Arkansas University (SAU), has been awarded a $1,100 research grant from the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Gamma Xi At-Large Chapter, to support a research project designed to improve the health and well-being of first-semester nursing students. The project, titled “Enhancing Health and… Read More
SAU College of Science and Engineering announces 2026 Outstanding Award Recipients
The Southern Arkansas University College of Science and Engineering recognized five faculty members as recipients of its 2025–2026 Outstanding Awards during the college’s annual back-to-school meeting in August. The Outstanding Awards are among the college’s highest honors, presented annually to faculty members who have demonstrated exceptional dedication and achievement in their respective areas. Recipients are… 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
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
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