The Master of Public Administration program at SAU already has alumni making an impact regionally and globally, and this program’s reach is expected to multiply with the restructuring that started in the fall. The new MPA Program Director, Dr. Amber Overholser, who joined the SAU family before the start of
Southern Arkansas University is once again poised to offer a unique new program based on regional industry support, yet this degree, if approved, will change the University’s role and scope and lead to the creation of SAU’s first doctoral degree. Although still early in the lengthy process of enacting the
National accreditation has been awarded to the Online MS in Kinesiology-Coaching at Southern Arkansas University, signaling “top quality in an online setting,” said Steve Dingman, chair of the Health, Kinesiology and Recreation (HKR) Department. “We are very excited to receive the news that our online program has been nationally accredited,”
Providing students at Southern Arkansas University with cutting-edge knowledge of systems that bring products from suppliers to store shelves – and the fingertips of consumers – is the aim of the new undergraduate degree emphasis in Supply Chain Management, said Dr. Kenneth Green, the LeMay Professor of Management in the
A new national chain restaurant at Southern Arkansas University is expected to thrive and be a popular eatery for the campus and the community. Panda Express Chinese Kitchen, a “fast casual Chinese restaurant,” is in the clubhouse of the University Village apartment complex on the east end of campus. There
The SAU Bass Fishing Team experienced “a blessing” on Lake Dardanelle when their two teams finished in 9th place and 11th place in the Arkansas Collegiate Series Championship Dec. 2-3, 2017. It was the first championship in which the team has qualified and competed. Warren Basinger, team president and a
Disc golf has become an increasingly popular activity among students at Southern Arkansas University. A Mulerider Disc Golf Team has been established, and an 18-hole course has been created on the campus. Members of the team include Ethan Bolick, a senior math major from Maud, Texas; Nicole Penny, a junior
SAU’s student population for fall 2016 again set records (that’s four straight years of record growth) and for the second year was the fastest growing university in Arkansas. In conjunction with more Muleriders has been the increased need for more residence halls and other facilities. Following the two most recent
Engineering It was a beautiful day on October 5, 2016, and a great one for SAU, the south Arkansas region and, more importantly, SAU engineering students. “There’s no doubt about that,” said Dr. Trey Berry, president of SAU, during the dedication of the new Engineering Building, formerly the National Guard
SAU Alumni Board will hold a celebration party for all donors of the Alumni Center/Lusby Gathering Pavilion, September 8, 2017, before the first football game at the new SAU Alumni Center. “We want our donors to be the first ones to tour our new home,” said Ceil Bridges, Director of Alumni
