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Rooted in Blue & Gold

“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

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Breaking Barriers: Rickey Jasper’s Path from SAU to the CIA

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

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Dr. Connie Wilson: SAU’s Newest Vice President for Advancement

“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

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Athletic Highlights: Fall 2024 Season

Academic Successes Southern Arkansas University student-athletes excelled both on and off the field in Fall 2024, achieving a department-wide GPA of 3.27—the highest in four semesters. A total of 279 student-athletes recorded a 3.0 or better, with 78 earning perfect 4.0s. Nearly every sport posted a 3.0+ GPA. Fall sports

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From College to Career

It’s not often a student graduates from college and lands the “dream job.” However, that’s exactly what happened to Brenna Warrick. Warrick walked across the stage in December 2024 with a BBA in Marketing, and kept right on walking into her first job with Merck Pharmaceuticals in January of 2025.

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