Recent News
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Ray Burns sets out on another MISSION
Love of country and a desire to help his fellow Americans battle a new enemy, coronavirus, led Ray Burns, a World War II veteran, Columbia County native and former student at Magnolia A&M, to walk to raise money for virus relief. Born on Aug. 5, 1920, Burns walked 100km – or about 62 miles –... Read More Source
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Why I give: Joey Baker
A desire to generously give back to his community in a significant way inspired Joey Baker (77) to endow the Emerson, Arkansas Scholarship for students from his hometown who choose to make Southern Arkansas University their college home. “Emerson School and SAU helped shape who I am today,” Baker said. “I want to give back... […]
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History brought to life: the Alexander-Warnock and Ozmer Historic Farmstead and Learning Center
“Welcome home.” This was Dr. Trey Berry’s message at the dedication of the Alexander- Warnock and Ozmer Historic Farmstead and Learning Center on March 6, 2020. Hailing the completion of the four-year project as a great state and community effort, Berry proclaimed the day as a historic one for SAU. “Today is about […]
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Ed.D. in Rural and Diverse Educational Leadership
Southern Arkansas University is now approved to begin offering its first doctoral- level degree according to a recent decision by its regional accreditor, the Higher Learning Commission. SAU’s first cohort of doctoral students will be admitted in Fall 2021 to pursue the title of Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Rural and Diverse Educational […]
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Emerson native generously gives back to SAU with endowment
A desire to generously give back to his community in a significant way inspired Joey Baker (77) to endow the Emerson, Arkansas Scholarship for students from his hometown who choose to make Southern Arkansas University their college home. “Emerson School and SAU helped shape who I am today,” Baker said. “I want to give back... […]
