Category: Campus News

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SAU breaks three enrollment records

SAU not only had a record enrollment in the fall, but also had the highest number of beginning freshmen and the most students living on campus in the University’s history. SAU had an overall record enrollment of 3,404 students, which is up 74 from last fall. The University’s previous enrollment

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A Blast from the Stater Past – March, 1964

Governor to Dedicate New Buildings May 10 View the original story in the March 1964 edition of “The Southern Stater”. Governor  Orval Faubus will be guest speaker at the Dedication ceremonies to be held on the Southern State College campus the afternoon of Sunday, May 10, according to President Imon E. Bruce.

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SAU GAC Champions

Muleriders repeat as GAC Tournament Champions

The dramatic walk-off home run that won the inaugural 2012 Great American Conference Baseball Tournament a year ago was not needed this year for the top-seeded Southern Arkansas baseball team, but the result was much of the same as the Muleriders cruised to an 11-2 win over Arkansas-Monticello to capture

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Coach Robertson

James Robertson

People ask SAU Golf Coach James Robertson all of the time, “Why Southern Arkansas University?” Robertson, who has built a reputation of success as a PGA tour instructor, former director of The St. Andrews Golf Academy and staff writer for The World Golf Teachers Federation, simply responds, “I’m here because

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SAU Science Center

SAU Science Center wins technology awards

The state-of-the-art Science Center at Southern Arkansas University recently received state and regional awards for its use of technology. The 61,000 square-foot Science Center earned first place out of seven entries in the New Educational Facilities category at the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) Arkansas Chapter

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William “Steve” Keith, center, gets sworn in to his position on the SAU Board of Trustees by Columbia County District Court Judge Mike Epley as Ark. Sen. Bruce Maloch looks on.

Steve Keith appointed to SAU’s Board of Trustees

William “Steve” Keith has been appointed to the Southern Arkansas University Board of Trustees. Keith is an SAU alum and President of Farmers Bank & Trust. The appointment was announced by Gov. Mike Beebe on Monday, June 10, 2013. Keith will replace Ronnie Ribble of Hot Springs. The appointment expires

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Dr. Ben Johnson

Making History in Arkansas

Southern Arkansas University Professor of History Dr. Ben Johnson has been selected to receive the first endowed professorship in Arkansas studies. The John G. Ragsdale, Jr. and Dora J. Ragsdale Endowed Professorship at SAU was established by a couple who is known for their generosity and support of Arkansas history

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Coach Leonard Biddle Golf Endowment

Coach Leonard Biddle was a true “people person” even before he came to Southern Arkansas University; first to work, then to study, coach, teach, play and especially to build relationships. This July 13 marked the one-year anniversary of Biddle’s death, but his personality and passion for helping others has left

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