- SAU Social Work Program Opens Doors to Careers That Make a Difference
Helping others is a goal many college students share. At Southern Arkansas University, the social work program gives that goal a clear direction and a fast track to a career that makes a difference. “Social work allows you to go in so many different directions once you graduate,” said Mercedes […]
- SAU social work students and faculty present research at the Arkansas National Association of Social Workers Conference
SAU social work faculty and students attended the Arkansas National Association of Social Workers Conference (NASW) in Little Rock, AR, in March. Five social work students presented independent research from their research methods course, taught by Dr. Deborah Wilson, Professor of Psychology. […]
- Sah’Myah Holloway awarded first Renda Henry Memorial Scholarship in Social Work
Senior Sah’Myah Holloway of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, was awarded Southern Arkansas University’s first Renda Henry Memorial Scholarship in Social Work. “I want to thank Dr. Wilson, SAU Foundation, and future donors for allowing this scholarship to honor Ms. Renda and inspire future students and […]
- SAU makes a strong showing at the National Association of Social Work Conference in Little Rock
Southern Arkansas University proudly shares its excellent representation at the National Association of Social Work-Arkansas Chapter 45th Annual Conference in Little Rock. The event, which took place in March, served as a platform for professionals and scholars in the field of social work to […]
- SAU Social Work students attend Lobby Day at the Arkansas General Assembly
On February 16, 2023, twenty-seven Southern Arkansas University (SAU) students and two faculty members, Professors Welch and Sherman, traveled to the Arkansas State Capitol to participate in Lobby Day. This event provided an opportunity for SAU students to advocate for the social work profession at […]
- Sarah Fincher named 2021 Outstanding Student for Behavioral and Social Sciences
Sarah Fincher, who will receive her bachelor’s degree in Social Work this May from Southern Arkansas University, has been named the 2021 Outstanding Student for the Behavioral and Social Sciences Department and accepted into the Texas Tech University Health Science Center Doctor of Occupational […]






