Spring 2025
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For many students, commuting to class is routine. However, for some business students at Southern Arkansas University (SAU), one course has taken them halfway around the world. The Rankin College of Business (RCB) offers International Studies and Field Experience as
Before Senior Intelligence Service Officer Rickey Jasper retired from the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) with the distinction of being the highest-ranking African American to serve, he was a student in Parkdale, Arkansas, who believed his only option after high
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
Mike Jones doesn’t have to worry about looking for a job after he graduates this spring. He already knows which business he’ll be working for – his own. Jones, a senior graphic design major from Waldo, began Shiner Apparel business
Rhiannon Olguin knew it was time. In 2020, she was balancing family, work, and bills when she realized her strained marriage was heading for divorce. Working in an insurance office in Magnolia, she knew she needed a career change to
“I want to be a liaison between students and alumni to show that school pride and being involved continues well after graduation.” – Elizabeth Myrick Dr. Elizabeth Myrick, of Hot Springs, is serving her final year on the SAU Alumni
“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
“The Mulerider Next Step Guarantee reinforces our belief that an SAU degree opens doors to achieving professional dreams.” – Bruno Hicks, President SAU’S COMMITMENT TO CAREER SUCCESS Southern Arkansas University is proud to introduce the Mulerider Next Step Guarantee program,
“I talk to a variety of stakeholders every single day, and it is just wonderful to be a resource to them and work with the extremely talented Advancement team.” – Dr. Connie Wilson / Vice President for Advancement After a
“It’s a great opportunity for these two students to learn about research. They’ll also be working with some graduate students, so they’ll get an idea of what graduate school will be like.” Dr. Daniel McDermott / Associate Professor of Biology
“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
It’s not often a student graduates from college and lands the “dream job.” However, that’s exactly what happened to Brenna Warrick. Warrick walked across the stage in December 2024 with a BBA in Marketing, and kept right on walking into
Stories from this issue
Dr. Downing’s Riderettes Keep Connection with Coach
A tight-knit group of alumni has shown their enduring care and affection for a true icon of Southern Arkansas University — Dr. Margaret Downing, a
Why I Give – Linda Barnes
For Linda Harris Barnes, giving back to Southern Arkansas University is not only the right thing to do, but a way to help future students
SAU Volleyball gives the game back to the Magnolia community
With its intercollegiate fall season postponed and shifted into a shortened slate to be played out in the spring of 2021, the Southern Arkansas Women’s
“Muleriders in Magnolia” take advantage of postponed competition
Following the Great American Conference’s August 14 announcement to suspend all fall and winter sports through December 31, the typical day-to-day, in-season operations of the
SAU ‘Feels Like Home’ for these future farmers of America
Three of Arkansas’ 2020-2021 state FFA officers are making Southern Arkansas University their home for pursuing their passion in agriculture. The freshmen all come from
Career Services: Making Connections with Virtual Handshakes
During these socially–distanced times of COVID, we have chosen to forgo the traditional handshake to help eliminate the spread of germs. But SAU’s Career Services
Campus Response to COVID
Keeping students, faculty and staff safe and healthy is what kept SAU’s campus open during the fall semester. Accomplishing that took a lot of teamwork
Mulerider Strong Fund Helps SAU Fight COVID
Responding to the impact of COVID-19 and continuing the operations of Southern Arkansas University during a pandemic are the primary purposes of Mulerider Strong Fund,