The Alumni Association had plans for this week’s Mulegating to be well attended. Our hopes were literally blown away, along with our tents, and whatever else wasn’t secured down. The Welcome Center provided shelter from the storm for cheer squads and parents who wanted to wait out the storm, however Mulegating did continue despite the
SAU Foundation to sponsor “Evening with Oliver North”
Farmers Bank and Trust and the Southern Arkansas University Foundation will sponsor “An Evening with Col. Oliver North” at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 3, in Grand Hall of the Donald W. Reynolds Campus and Community Center located on the University campus.
Tickets are now available. The cost is $100 for the banquet only. For an
SAU student tries out for American Idol
Frank Byers, a junior theatre major from Waldo, will come face to face with Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, and Randy Jackson in October as he tries to sing his way to Hollywood on American Idol.
If any alumni live in the Memphis, Tenn., area and would like to support Frank, they can call the Office
SAU football team of 1981 holds reunion
The Alumni Associaton’s first Mulegating of the year began with a bang.
The Association hosted the 1981 SAU football team. Football players enjoyed a Friday night get together at the home of Marcia ’81 and Jeff Jester ’81. Coach Rip Powell enjoyed old football stories with the players and Coach Steve Dingman arrived with an old
SAU graduate participates in workshop in South Korea
For the second time in less than a year, Carla Bryant traveled to Asia to participate in a workshop to learn about a different culture and education system.
“I wanted to participate in this program because there is an urgent need to prepare our students to compete in a global market,” said Bryant, a graduate of
Construction at SAU nears $6 million mark
MAGNOLIA, Ark. – From flag poles to football fields, construction on the campus of Southern Arkansas University, Magnolia, has been moving steadily along during the summer months.
Throughout the summer, improvements have been made to the residence halls. All residence halls had benches and flower beds installed and received a new paint job. Other halls had
Family donates documents to SAU archives
Through the generosity of Bill and Judy Nash Rogers of Conway, the Archives Room at Southern Arkansas University, Magnolia, became the home of important documents relevant to the school’s distinguished history.
Bill’s grandfather, J.E. Rogers, served on the Board of Trustees of the school from 1909 to 1921 when the University was the Third District Agricultural
SAU graduate helps with cloning project
From the New York Times to National Geographic, cloned pigs that can synthesize their own omega-3 fatty acids that can potentially improve heart health in humans has made headlines around the world. This breakthrough could lead to healthier pigs for farmers and healthier pork for consumers.
Courtney McHughes, a 2005 graduate of Southern Arkansas University, Magnolia
Commission accredits Master of Public Administration program at SAU
If you are looking for a leadership position in a public service organization, the School of Graduate Studies at Southern Arkansas University, Magnolia, has a new program that will help you fulfill your goals.
Beginning in the fall, a new master of public administration degree will by offered by the Department of History, Geography, and Political
SAU receives awards at CASE conference
The Office of Development and the Communications Center at Southern Arkansas University, Magnolia, recently received awards during the annual Council for Advancement and Support of Education conference held in Oklahoma City, Okla.
The SAU Foundation was honored with the Grand Award for Most Improved Annual Fund. This is the top award in the region for this
