“I’ve always said, ‘God, family, and vocation—in that order.’” — Terry “Bo” Ray Terry “Bo” Ray, of Magnolia, AR, understands the impact a scholarship can have on a student’s life. Ray’s own life was changed by an athletic scholarship that brought him to Southern Arkansas University, formerly Southern State College,
The Southern Arkansas University Alumni Association, Inc. honored nine outstanding graduates during its annual Distinguished Alumni Awards Dinner, held May 8, 2025, on the SAU campus. The evening served as a celebration of excellence, bringing together alumni, faculty, students, and community members to recognize the accomplishments of Muleriders who have
The Southern Arkansas University Alumni Association is thrilled to welcome Makenzi Hamilton as the new executive director of Alumni Relations. A proud two-time graduate of SAU, Hamilton has dedicated more than a decade to serving the University in both academic and administrative roles. From the classroom to the admissions office,
“We’re always excited to welcome our alumni back home to Southern Arkansas University.” — Dr. Connie Wilson / Vice President for Advancement On a bright spring day, Southern Arkansas University’s Alumni Center came alive with the energy and camaraderie of the inaugural Ag Alumni Day – a special reunion bringing
The newest addition to campus is a vibrant new digital display in front of Greene Hall. This display will serve as a central hub for keeping our campus community informed, engaged, and up-to-date on important announcements, upcoming events, and campus highlights. SAU held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 16, 2025,
“I want to be a liaison between students and alumni to show that school pride and being involved continues well after graduation.” – Elizabeth Myrick Dr. Elizabeth Myrick, of Hot Springs, is serving her final year on the SAU Alumni Association Board of Directors, a position she has held since
Before Senior Intelligence Service Officer Rickey Jasper retired from the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) with the distinction of being the highest-ranking African American to serve, he was a student in Parkdale, Arkansas, who believed his only option after high school was the military. A grandson of sharecroppers, Jasper began
“I talk to a variety of stakeholders every single day, and it is just wonderful to be a resource to them and work with the extremely talented Advancement team.” – Dr. Connie Wilson / Vice President for Advancement After a comprehensive search process, Southern Arkansas University proudly announced the appointment
A lifelong passion for travel and a heartfelt desire to teach inspired Southern Arkansas University alumna Jacinda Passmore to reach out to students in China, where she has been teaching since Thanksgiving of 2018. Her hard work and dedication – as well as skills she gained as an Agriculture Education
SAU has expanded its residential facilities to accommodate explosive enrollment. Ready internet access is one of the amenities meeting the needs of today’s students, but campus life has changed in many other ways over the decades. Dwight Bowlin, a former member of the SAU Alumni Association Board, graduated in 1974
