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A recent graduate of the online master’s degree in Kinesiology-Coaching program at Southern Arkansas University aims to apply his knowledge in physical therapy to an underserved area – rural health care.

Southern Arkansas University achieved resounding success at the 2019 Phi Beta Lambda National Leadership Conference in San Antonio, Texas, June 24-27.
Students of the David F. Rankin College of Business who placed at the 2019 State Leadership Conference represented SAU and Arkansas PBL by competing i…

The College of Science and Engineering at Southern Arkansas University proudly hosted the 2019 Engineering Summer Camp, June 10-13. Dr. Abdel Bachri, dean of the COSE, said students took home incredible knowledge from the camp, which hopefully will inspire students to develop a love for STEM (Scienc…

Southern Arkansas University leads the way for students preparing for the next important step in education. A total of 58 area high school students attended the annual ACT Prep Academy at SAU June 10-13, 2019. The Academy gives students the confidence needed to "attack" the exam, s…

Southern Arkansas University is adding a new Poultry Science degree option beginning in fall 2019 to its diverse slate of degree offerings and is in the process of adding two new facilities near the SAU Agriculture Center to support the Poultry Science program.
The curriculum was approved by the Coor…

Students preparing for a big job interview will want to dress for success. That’s why a unique service offered by Southern Arkansas University, the Career Closet, is a good resource for those who might not have ready access to professional attire.

The Health, Kinesiology, and Recreation Department at Southern Arkansas University is celebrating a record number of student interns and the success of Hannah Hanson and Jamarious Nelson both who are SAU graduates on the road to professional programs.
The department has experienced significant growth…

The new BS in Cyber Criminology at Southern Arkansas University will produce highly-skilled graduates who possess a holistic understanding of cybercrimes. This program will not only emphasize the use of computer science skills to investigate and study crime, but will underscore theoretical human beh…

Don McDonald, a 1989 alumnus of Southern Arkansas University, has been named to the 2019 Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list, published on February 20. McDonald is a financial advisor for Merrill Lynch in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

Steve Crowell of Magnolia, AR will serve as the new trap shooting coach at Southern Arkansas University.

The Southern Arkansas University Rodeo Team has earned their 13th consecutive trip to the College National Rodeo Finals in Casper, Wyoming.

Madison Chitwood, a Southern Arkansas University junior Nursing major from Van Buren, Arkansas, won the women’s individual competition at the National Collegiate Disc Golf Championships on March 29, 2019. SAU’s women’s team also won the team competitio…