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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

SAU on the Square bridges classroom to real-world learning with Experiential Learning Lab

The David F. Rankin College of Business has partnered with SAU on the Square to launch the Experiential Learning Laboratory, a hands-on program where students from every discipline can apply classroom knowledge, test ideas, and engage with the community. The lab is led by Janell Reeves, who assumed the role of Retail Manager and Education… Read More

SAU recognizes faculty excellence at annual awards presentation

At the annual Faculty Awards Presentation, Southern Arkansas University honored members of its faculty for outstanding contributions in teaching, research, service, and institutional spirit. Excellence Awards After faculty and students submitted nominations, four faculty members received Excellence Awards in recognition of distinguished performance in their respective areas. Recipients were each given a plaque and monetary… Read More

SAU FBLA-Collegiate students earn seven national awards at national leadership conference

Students from Southern Arkansas University’s Rankin College of Business returned home from the 2026 FBLA-Collegiate National Leadership Conference in Las Vegas with seven national awards and several additional accomplishments, continuing the University’s tradition of excellence in national business competitions. Fourteen SAU students, accompanied by faculty advisors Dr. Lindsay Givens and Miranda Bryan, attended the conference,… Read More

SAU Board of Trustees to Meet June 25 in Magnolia

The Southern Arkansas University System Board of Trustees will meet in regular session at 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 25, 2026, in the SAU Alumni Center on the Southern Arkansas University campus in Magnolia. The agenda includes comments by Dr. Bruno Hicks, SAU president, and Dr. Jerry Thomas, chancellor of SAU Tech; academic program changes… Read More

In perfect harmony: SAU choir students join Arkansas Intercollegiate Choir at All-State Music Conference

Choir members from Southern Arkansas University performed with the Arkansas Intercollegiate Choir at the Arkansas All-State Music Conference in Hot Springs this past spring. “SAU is proud of these students for their dedication and for showcasing the strength of its choral program on the statewide stage,” said Dr. Jennifer Rowsam, dean of the Dempsey… Read More

Assistant principal returns from Japan for SAU doctoral commencement

Southern Arkansas University held its second commencement ceremony for the Doctor of Education in Rural and Diverse Educational Leadership program on May 9, 2026. Five students graduated this spring, including Catherine Mince, who traveled nearly 30 hours from Sasebo, Japan, to participate in the ceremony. Mince is an SAU alumna who earned bachelor’s degrees in… Read More

Southern Arkansas University jazz director honored for distinguished military service

Southern Arkansas University is proud to recognize Jason Smith, director of Jazz Studies and assistant professor of trumpet in the Dempsey College of Liberal and Performing Arts, for a distinguished chapter of military service that continues to inform his leadership, artistry, and dedication to students at SAU. This past December, during the retirement ceremony of… Read More

SAU’s Kathy Gean takes food insecurity solutions to the national stage at 45th Annual First-Year Experience Conference

Southern Arkansas University’s Kathy Gean, director of Service Learning and SAU+VISTA, represented SAU on a national stage this spring, presenting at the 45th Annual First-Year Experience Conference in Seattle, WA. Her presentation, “Hunger on College Campuses and Garden-to-Market Solutions,” showcased SAU’s innovative, data-driven approach to addressing food insecurity among college students and highlighted the University’s… Read More

Championship gaming, scholarships, and a community built for success: SAU Esports continues to rise

SAU’s Marvel Rivals Esports team captured the PlayVS College League (PCL) East Division Championship this spring. The win adds another impressive milestone to the growing legacy of Mulerider Esports, following prior championships in Call of Duty, Valorant and Mortal Kombat. Competing against top collegiate programs from across the country, the Muleriders demonstrated the skill, teamwork, and… Read More

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