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 Biology Department awarded $50,000 start-up package to launch Public Health Informatics Laboratory

Southern Arkansas University is proud to announce that the Department of Biology has been selected to receive a $50,000 New Faculty Recruitment Start-up Package through the Arkansas IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE). This competitive award was granted in recognition of the innovative lab initiative proposed by Dr. Samia Amin, newly appointed assistant professor… Read More
SAU students and researchers present at statewide and national conferences

Students and faculty from Southern Arkansas University recently presented research at statewide and national conferences, highlighting the University’s commitment to undergraduate research and academic excellence. During the fall semester, SAU students and faculty attended the Arkansas INBRE Conference in Fayetteville, Arkansas, where they shared research with biomedical scholars from across the state. Arkansas INBRE (IDeA… Read More
Health Careers Academy at SAU inspires next generation of health professionals

Southern Arkansas University recently concluded a successful six-week summer session of the Health Careers Opportunity Program (HCOP) Academy, an initiative funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and coordinated in partnership with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). Held from June 9 to July 18, 2025, the academy introduced 33 rising… Read More
SAU professor conducting research on fighting breast cancer

Cancer. It’s a word that elicits strong emotions. Fear. Anger. Dread. Hate. Discouragement. However, Dr. Adrian Showalter is working to add a new word to that list: Hope. Showalter, an assistant professor of biology at Southern Arkansas University, is conducting cancer research through the use of nanoparticles. “The nanoparticles are small enough to get inside… Read More
Southern Arkansas University celebrates impact of public health grant

The College of Science and Engineering at Southern Arkansas University recently hosted a reception to celebrate the successful completion of a transformative public health initiative funded by the Arkansas Department of Health through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Launched in 2022, the project provided hands-on training to over 100 SAU student interns… Read More
SAU students shine at 108th annual Arkansas Academy of Science Conference

The College of Science and Engineering proudly announces the participation of several of the science and engineering students at the 108th annual Arkansas Academy of Science (AAS) Conference, held April 4–5 at Lyon College’s Batesville campus. SAU students presented original research through poster presentations, showcasing the University’s growing commitment to undergraduate research and academic excellence…. Read More
SAU science students showcase research at 2024 INBRE Conference

Four Southern Arkansas University students presented innovative research at the Arkansas IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE) Conference, held November 8-9, 2024, at the University of Arkansas Fayetteville. Funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Arkansas INBRE aims to expand biomedical research opportunities across the state, fostering innovation and collaboration. The annual INBRE… Read More
Southern Arkansas University’s College of Science and Engineering awarded additional $0.5 M from ADH/CDC grant

The College of Science and Engineering at Southern Arkansas University is pleased to announce a no-cost extension for the “Building a Diverse Workforce to Advance Health Equity” initiative, a grant supported by the Office of Health Equity of the Arkansas Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control. With an additional $500,000, this extension… Read More
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