Dr. Edward P. Kardas has been named director of the Honors College at Southern Arkansas University, effective July 1, 2009. He succeeds the founding director, Dr. Lynne Belcher, who will support the development of the Test of English as a Foreign Language program (TOEFL) at the University.
Dr. Kardas has been at SAU since 1980 and [...]
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Magnolia Unit of the Arkansas National Guard honored at Southern Arkansas University »
By Becky Bell on Jun 24, 2009 in Community Corner, Featured, Overstreet, Regional News | 0 Comments
The three flags and flagpoles in front of one of Southern Arkansas University’s most recognizable buildings, Overstreet, were recently dedicated in honor of Magnolia’s unit of the Arkansas National Guard, Troop B First Squadron 151st Calvary 39th Infantry Brigade Combat Team. The two 50- foot flagpoles bear the University and Arkansas flags and the largest [...]
Upward Bound Program to present “Cinderella’s Glass Slipper” »
By Becky Bell on Jun 23, 2009 in Upward Bound | 0 Comments
The Upward Bound Program at Southern Arkansas University will present two performances of the musical drama, “Cinderella’s Glass Slipper” at 10 a.m. July 1 and at 6 p.m. July 2. Both performances will be held at Harton Theatre on the University campus and are free and open to the public.
“Cinderella’s Glass Slipper,” a two-act [...]
Southern Arkansas University invites community to take part in planting a garden at Ozmer House »
By Becky Bell on Jun 23, 2009 in Agriculture, Alumni, Community Corner, Featured, Regional News | 0 Comments
The Ozmer House across the bypass from the Mulerider Stables on Highway 82 may be designated with an Arkansas Historical marker sign, but as it is white and sits slightly back from the road, it is sometimes easy to overlook. The Southern Arkansas University Alumni Board is hoping to change this by adding sunflowers and [...]
Strong Showing for SAU Rodeo Team at Nationals »
By Becky Bell on Jun 22, 2009 in Agriculture, College of Science and Technology, Community Corner, Featured, Regional News, Rodeo, Sports | 0 Comments
Cody Prescott of the Southern Arkansas University rodeo team is the national champion of the tie down roping event at the College National Finals Rodeo which took place June 14-20 in Casper, Wyoming.
This was Prescott’s third time to compete in the CNFR event. Prescott, a junior majoring in agriculture business from Jay, Florida, drew some [...]


