“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
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
“My time at SAU was great and filled with amazing, supportive people in every aspect…” – Jariq Scales Some athletes leave a mark, but others redefine what is possible. Jariq Scales belongs to the latter. The Osceola, Arkansas, native has cemented his place in Mulerider Football history as one of
For many students, commuting to class is routine. However, for some business students at Southern Arkansas University (SAU), one course has taken them halfway around the world. The Rankin College of Business (RCB) offers International Studies and Field Experience as an alternative to International Business. This unique course has taken
“It’s a great opportunity for these two students to learn about research. They’ll also be working with some graduate students, so they’ll get an idea of what graduate school will be like.” Dr. Daniel McDermott / Associate Professor of Biology Two students in the College of Science at SAU will
Mike Jones doesn’t have to worry about looking for a job after he graduates this spring. He already knows which business he’ll be working for – his own. Jones, a senior graphic design major from Waldo, began Shiner Apparel business in 2022 while still in school at SAU. Located in
Rhiannon Olguin knew it was time. In 2020, she was balancing family, work, and bills when she realized her strained marriage was heading for divorce. Working in an insurance office in Magnolia, she knew she needed a career change to support herself and her youngest son, Logan. The question was—how?
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.
