Southern Arkansas University’s genuine culture of caring and service was on display with its most recent partnership with Tacos 4 Life and Feed My Starving Children (FMSC). The MobilePack event was organized by SAU’s Volunteer Coordinator, Katie Heese. Heese brought together the entirety of the freshmen class, other students, alumni,
Veterans honored at SAU The sacrifices of military men and women, as well as those of their families, were honored at a special ceremony Wednesday, Nov. 8, in Grand Hall at the Reynolds Center at Southern Arkansas University. Members of all branches of service were individually recognized at the annual
Just like enrollment at Southern Arkansas University, volunteer efforts for the community also skyrocketed this past fall along with SAU learning it again earned a spot on the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with Distinction. “Community service is an integral part of the student experience at SAU,” said
Magnolia’s homeless shelter residents have benefitted with additions to improve the quality of life for its youth and adult residents alike thanks to a group of passionate SAU business students. Through the Enactus organization in SAU’s Rankin College of Business (RCB), students raised money to purchase a complete desktop computer, a new playground for the
SAU’s new community involvement organization Making Magnolia Blossom continues to gain momentum with more successful cleanup events and even recognition with a statewide volunteer award. On August 25, MMB co-founders Aaron and Viktoriya Street accepted an award on behalf of the MMB leadership committee and SAU for the Arkansas Economic Development Corporation’s Volunteer of the Year
This summer at SAU has been like no other as new and unique summer camps have created an energy and excitement across campus. Along with the athletic camps which have always been popular, this year’s lineup has expanded to include the inaugural Mulerider Kids College, the Youth Criminal Justice Academy, Game Development Summer Camp and the Big Bang Engineering
Dr. Ed Kardas recently returned from a trip to Cuba in which he represented SAU in visits with the University of Havana and the Ministry of Higher Education to take the first steps towards beginning exchange programs. “Like everyone I encountered in Cuba, the officials at the University and the ministry were welcoming and
It began small – a husband and wife driving down Main Street in Magnolia wondering how much better their town would look with a little tender loving care. But on Saturday, Oct. 25, after months of planning and organizing, the small idea blossomed into a “Big Splash,” bringing a sense
The new Magnolia School District Superintendent John Ward was welcomed to the community Monday before his official first day on July 1 at an ice cream social at SAU. Ward earned his superintendent certification from SAU in 2008 and told the crowd of around 65 that he has appreciated the
Hayden Cain Minor, 9 of Camden, and his stepfather, Paul Pharr, cheer on runners in the “Kicking Up Hope for Hayden” 5K hosted at SAU on November 8, 2013, by the SAU Social Work Education Leadership (SWEL) Club. SWEL’s efforts almost doubled their goal of raising $3,000 with a whopping total
