Southern Arkansas University

The Southern Arkansas University Rodeo Team enjoyed another successful season and finished the year strong at the College National Finals in Wyoming.

Kelsie Madison, Miss SAU, will compete in the 2017 Miss Arkansas Pageant on Saturday, June 17, in the Robinson Center in Little Rock.

Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia is hosting the third-annual Game Development Summer Camp July 24-27, 2017, for 10th - 12th grade students who think they might want to turn their favorite hobby into a career.

Nine Southern Arkansas University students – Gabrielle Davis, Lily Hesen, Clayton Hawthorne, Timothy Hawthorne, Lindsey Wood, Hannah Springer, Caleigh Moyer, Anna Dillard, and Jacob Steed, along with community members Sandra Wood and Julie Kardas – recently returned from a trip to Paris, France. The trip was led by Honors Director Ed Kardas.

Dr. Abdel Bachri, associate professor of physics, has been named interim dean of the College of Science & Engineering at Southern Arkansas University. He will serve in this capacity following the resignation of Dr. Scott McKay, who has accepted a similar position in South Dakota.

Southern Arkansas University Rodeo has enjoyed another outstanding year. The team will send seven members to the College National Finals in Casper, Wyo., in June. Michaela Caudle, Ashton Glascock, Hannah Springer, Jacie Sullivan, Cooper Lee, Britt Driggers and West Smith will represent the University at the competitive event, Rusty Hayes, rodeo coach, said.

Southern Arkansas University’s concurrent education programs have been awarded re-accreditation by the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships.

Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia, in a press release, has announced that a new and innovative program will be offered by the College of Education this fall, according to Dr. Trey Berry, president of SAU.

S.A.U. Mulerider Payton Baird of Fouke , who has led the charge at the University since 2014, is set to hand the reins over to the newest Mulerider, Abbie Guin.

Southern Arkansas University Theatre is set to perform their big spring musical, The Little Mermaid, at Harton Theatre from April 20-23, 2017.

Southern Arkansas University’s Spring Commencement ceremonies are scheduled for Friday, May 5, 2017 according to a recent press release. A total of 722 candidates for graduation will be recognized in four ceremonies at the W.T. Watson Athletic Center.

Pam Ward has learned the importance of receiving a higher education courtesy of one of many 2+2 agreements between South Arkansas Community College and Southern Arkansas University.