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
“These rankings are a testament to the hard work of our faculty, staff, and students. We are proud to foster an environment where students grow academically, socially, and personally.” – Dr. Bruno Hicks / SAU President Southern Arkansas University has earned national acclaim, ranking as the #1 Best Small Public
Construction of the Norm DeBriyn Athletics Operations Facility and Murphy USA Student-Athlete Academic Success Center is in its final stage following a September 23 groundbreaking. The soon-to-be completed facility is a gamechanger for the future of Mulerider Athletics as the department has once again been positively transformed by the Willard
Back on Track A pair of programs enjoyed successful turn-around seasons this past fall. Mulerider Volleyball, under the direction of second-year head coach Alli O’Banion, who was honored as the Great American Conference’s Coach of the Year, produced the program’s first winning season since 2015, its first conference tournament berth
Dr. Jessica Samples Dr. Megan Quebedeaux College of Education and Human Performance Southern Arkansas University has been ranked #12 in the nation as the Best Online Master’s Degree in Kinesiology by University HQ. Congratulations to HPSS Department Chair Steve Dingman and his amazing faculty and staff! The Human Performance and
Southern Arkansas University was honored to officially welcome Tacos 4 Life to campus with a grand opening celebration. Tacos 4 Life is well-known for its amazing tacos and unwavering commitment to fighting world hunger. For every taco sold, Tacos 4 Life donates a meal to a child in need through
In an exciting move to accommodate students, Southern Arkansas University opened a new space for students to unwind and socialize. The area, called the Mulerider Lounge, is located on the bottom floor of the Bruce Center. As requested by the Student Government Association, the concept became one of the University’s
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
