Family roots grow deep in Southern Arkansas University soil for Dr. Tim Wise, professor of management and marketing in the College of Business. His grandfather graduated from the campus in the 1920s when it still had a high school division. Many of his relatives received some of their education at
His accent isn’t the only thing that makes George Butler stand out on campus. The 23-year-old Coventry, (Warwickshire) England native has phenomenal artist talent that has garnered him numerous recognitions and awards. Butler studied at Chelsea College of Art and Design in London before stumbling across a comical YouTube video
John Ragsdale is known throughout Arkansas as one of the greatest promoters of Arkansas history and will soon be honored for that legacy at Southern Arkansas University. The Southern Arkansas University Foundation is raising funds to complete the John G. and Dora J. Ragsdale Endowed Chair of Arkansas Studies. The
Two theatre majors from Southern Arkansas University had the opportunity during the fall to travel to New York City where they were able to practice the skills they have learned in the classroom. Junior theatre major Amanda Cannon of Drasco and sophomore theatre major Christian Williams of Hope performed at
Although Paul McLendon is new in his position as Southern Arkansas University’s vice president for finance, he is certainly not a stranger to the campus or the town. Prior to accepting the vice president for finance position at South Arkansas Community College in El Dorado in 1999, McLendon spent 20
The Mulerider baseball team honored long-time head coach Steve Goodheart following the 2011 homecoming football game on October 15 when the name of Mulerider Field was officially changed to Goodheart Field. Goodheart, who built the Southern Arkansas baseball program into a national power, retired in 2003 after serving 23 years
Eight new members were inducted into the Southern Arkansas University Sports Hall of Fame on Oct. 14. Honorees from the golden era include football All-American Ed Choate (1971-1974), basketball all-conference standout Frank Dolan (1956-1960), and track and field All-American George Eriquezzo (1965-1968). Modern era athletes inducted were baseball All-American Arturo
The Southern Arkansas University campus seems to be continually transforming. As work continues to complete projects on the Blue and Gold Vision master plan, one might have to do a double take to recognize parts of the campus. In fall 2011, the University held a grand opening celebration for the
Dr. Scott McKay has been named dean of the College of Science and Technology at Southern Arkansas University. McKay came to SAU from the University of Central Missouri where he served as chairman of the Department of Biochemistry, Chemistry, and Physics. He was also the founder and director of UCMO’s
Southern Arkansas University welcomed a new member of the Mulerider family on Sept. 3, when alumnus Ron Harrell donated “Molly Ann,” a registered gated mule. Molly Ann will be ridden by the Mulerider at official events and has already been used in several promotional pieces for the University. She even
