Two South Arkansas schools got help with library makeovers during the 2014 summer thanks to student volunteer projects as a part of SAU’s Library Media and Information Specialist graduate program. Del Duke, SAU LMIS instructor, worked with the librarians at Oscar Hamilton Elementary School in Foreman and Arkansas High School
SAU’s new assistant professor of criminal justice, Louis Roy, started his teaching career in the Marines as an explosives instructor. He has ignited the SAU criminal justice program with his energy, ideas, and initiatives, including a week-long criminal justice youth academy coming in the summer. From June 7-13, 2015, a
GenCorp Foundation, the philanthropic arm of GenCorp and its subsidiary company Aerojet Rocketdyne of Camden, has committed $40,000 over the next two years for the new engineering program at SAU. The College of Science and Engineering plans to purchase equipment for testing the tensile stress and compressive strength of different
A Southern Arkansas University physics student won for the second year in a row at the competitive Arkansas IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE) Research Conference held Nov. 7-8 in Fayetteville. Joshua Grant earned first place honors in Physics Poster for his work titled, “Growth and Initial Characterization of
Through an investment of approximately $2 million, SAU plans to build a new softball field house and completely rebuild its track and field facility. Construction is expected to begin on both projects in 2015, and there are opportunities for alumni and friends to be involved. “These projects represent more than
Thanks to donations from SAU’s alumni and friends, SAU students have had their college experiences enriched with travel opportunities across the globe over the past three years, including internships and academic trips to Costa Rica, Greece, New Zealand, Indianapolis, and Washington D.C. Such travel offers students a chance to apply
SAU hosted a networking luncheon for SAU alumni working at Farm Bureau on October 10, 2014. During the event, attendees had the opportunity to network with other alumni working in Arkansas. They also heard an update from SAU President Dr. David Rankin, College of Business Dean Dr. Lisa Toms, and
Southern Arkansas University hosted Thank-A-Donor Day in conjunction with National Philanthropy Day on November 11, 2014. During Thank-A-Donor Day, SAU students wrote personal notes to alumni and friends who have financially invested in the University. Students completed more 300 cards to donors during the day. This event was also used
Would you like to make a meaningful gift to help educate young people at Southern Arkansas University but want to retain your assets during your lifetime? Consider including SAU Foundation in your will. A gift through your will, known as a bequest, is simple and you can change the provisions
