Astronauts know the strange feeling of returning to Earth after a flight in space. NASA employee Chris Blanks now knows what it is like to re-enter a world after a long absence. Blanks, a lead SharePoint developer with NASA in Houston, has returned to Southern Arkansas University to complete his degree more than 20 years… Read More
SAU sees positive enrollment trends amid changing higher education landscape
Southern Arkansas University enters the fall 2026 semester with encouraging momentum in several areas, even as the University, like colleges nationwide, absorbs the impact of a decline in international student enrollment. Beginning freshmen enrollment grew 2.9% this fall. Domestic undergraduate enrollment overall held largely steady, underscoring the strength of SAU’s recruiting pipeline and its relationships… 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 Board of Trustees to meet September 3
The Southern Arkansas University System Board of Trustees will meet in regular session at 1 p.m. Thursday, September 3, in the Student Center on the Southern Arkansas University Tech campus in East Camden. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the June 25 meeting; a presentation from SAU Tech; comments by Dr. Bruno Hicks, SAU… 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
SAU Blue and Gold Day welcomes students and the community to Magnolia Square on August 18
Southern Arkansas University, in partnership with the City of Magnolia, the Magnolia-Columbia County Chamber of Commerce, and the SAU Alumni Association, will host the 9th annual Blue & Gold Day on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, on the Magnolia Square. The annual event brings SAU and the Magnolia community together to welcome students to town and… Read More
SAU Theatre & Dance students gain hands-on experience through summer intensives
SAU Theatre & Dance students have traveled the country this summer to gain hands-on experience through numerous summer intensives. From Arkansas to New York and cities in between, Muleriders took to the boards to learn from the best in the business. Four SAU students were selected to participate in The Open Jar Broadway College Intensive… 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
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
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