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The students, faculty, and staff at Southern Arkansas University make up the Mulerider family, and we love to celebrate the achievements of our students. Established in 1909, SAU has a "Tradition of Success" and is known for being student-driven. As this page demonstrates, this tradition is carried on today, with our students being given the tools and opportunities they need to succeed on campus and after graduation. To find out more, visit web.SAUmag.edu!

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The students, faculty, and staff at Southern Arkansas University make up the Mulerider family, and we love to celebrate the achievements of our students. Established in 1909, SAU has a "Tradition of Success" and is known for being student-driven. As this page demonstrates, this tradition is carried on today, with our students being given the tools and opportunities they need to succeed on campus and after graduation. To find out more, visit web.SAUmag.edu!

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SAU Selects President's Ambassadors for the 2024-25 Academic Year

Southern Arkansas University appointed 29 students as President's Ambassadors for the 2024-25 academic year.
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Leadership - 2024 Sep 10

SAU President's Ambassadors honored for their service during the 2022-2023 academic year

President's Ambassadors (PAs) are the official student representatives for SAU. Their purpose is to promote and serve SAU. PAs serve as student hosts at a variety of University events and provide tours for prospective students, parents, and other distinguished guests. They also assist the division of Enrollment Services in contacting prospective students.
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Leadership - 2023 Mar 27

SAU Selects President's Ambassadors for the 2020-21 Academic Year

Southern Arkansas University appointed 30 students as President's Ambassadors for the 2020-21 academic year.
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Leadership - 2020 Sep 30

2019-2020 SGA Executive Board

At the beginning of the year, 7 students were elected to serve on SAU's Student Government Association executive board for the 2019-20 academic year.
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Leadership - 2019 Dec 9

Five SAU Students Received the 2019 American FFA Degree

Five students from Southern Arkansas University are the less than one percent of FFA members to receive the American FFA Degree, the highest degree achievable in the National FFA Organization.
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Leadership - 2019 Nov 12

SAU selects SI Leaders for 2019-20

23 students were selected to serve as SI Leaders for the 2019-20 academic year.
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Leadership - 2019 Oct 21

SAU appoints President's Ambassadors for 2019-20

30 students were appointed to be Southern Arkansas University's President's Ambassadors for the 2019-20 academic year.
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Leadership - 2019 Sep 24

Olivia Faught to serve on national NCAA committees

Olivia Faught, a Southern Arkansas University junior from Alma, Arkansas, has been selected to serve on a national committee with the NCAA.
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Leadership - 2019 Feb 19

SAU selects Resident Assistants for 2019-20

64 students were recently appointed to serve as Resident Assistants for Southern Arkansas University Housing during the 2019-20 academic year.
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Leadership - 2019 Oct 7

Nicole Noga wins Supplemental Instructor Scholarship award

Nicole Noga was recently announced as the fall 2018 recipient of the Supplemental Instructor Scholarship in memory of Dr. Robert Terry.
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Leadership - 2018 Nov 8

SAU names President's Ambassadors for 2018-19

Southern Arkansas University has announced the names of the 2018-19 President's Ambassadors with 16 returning and 12 new members to this esteemed group.
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Leadership - 2018 Oct 11

SAU honors student leaders at Leadership, Recognition, and Awards Banquet

Southern Arkansas University student leaders were honored at the end of the 2017-18 school year during the Leadership, Recognition, and Awards Banquet.
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Leadership - 2018 Aug 6

Phi Beta Lambda chapter attends 2017 National Leadership Conference

SAU's Phi Beta Lambda chapter send 13 members to the 2017 National Leadership Conference in Anaheim, California.
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Leadership - 2017 Nov 8

2017 Leadership Recognition and Awards

Student leaders were honored at the 2017 SAU Leadership Recognition and Awards Banquet held on April 18, 2017.
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Leadership - 2017 Jun 19

2016-17 President's Ambassadors

A total of 27 SAU students have been chosen to serve as President's Ambassadors for the 2016-17 academic school year.
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Leadership - 2016 Sep 23

South Arkansas high school sophomores participate in Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership Seminar held at SAU

A total of 55 south Arkansas youth leaders participated in the Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership Seminar held at SAU from June 17-19, 2016.
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Leadership - 2016 Jun 22

Rachel Johnson recognized at SAU with a top leadership award

Rachel Johnson, of Mena, was recently recognized with one of the top leadership accolades at Southern Arkansas University's Leadership Recognition and Awards Banquet.
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Leadership - 2015 Apr 30

Roger Jones recognized at SAU with a top leadership award

Roger Jones, of Missouri City, Texas, was recently recognized with one of the top leadership accolades at Southern Arkansas University's Leadership Recognition and Awards Banquet.
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Leadership - 2015 Apr 30

Prajit Hamal-Thakuri recognized at SAU with a top leadership award

Prajit Hamal Thakuri, of Kathmandu, Nepal, was recently recognized with one of the top leadership accolades at Southern Arkansas University's Leadership Recognition and Awards Banquet.
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Leadership - 2015 Apr 30

KaDoreyo Manning recognized at SAU with a top leadership award

KaDoreyo Manning, of Magnolia, was recently recognized with one of the top leadership accolades at Southern Arkansas University's Leadership Recognition and Awards Banquet.
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Leadership - 2015 Apr 29

Zowie White recognized at SAU with a top leadership award

Zowie White, of Little Rock, was recently recognized with one of the top leadership accolades at Southern Arkansas University's Leadership Recognition and Awards Banquet.
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Leadership - 2015 Apr 29

Sonny Ganaway recognized at SAU with a top leadership award

Sonny Ganaway, of Magnolia, was recently recognized with one of the top leadership accolades at Southern Arkansas University's Leadership Recognition and Awards Banquet.
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Leadership - 2015 Apr 29

Michelle Beavers recognized at SAU with several leadership awards

Michelle Beavers, of Metairie, Louisiana, was recently recognized with several awards for her leadership and academics successes at Southern Arkansas University's Leadership Recognition and Awards Banquet.
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Leadership - 2015 Apr 29

Gerren Gentry recognized at SAU with a top leadership award

Gerren Gentry, of Antoine, Arkansas, was recently recognized with one of the top leadership accolades at Southern Arkansas University's Leadership Recognition and Awards Banquet.
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Leadership - 2015 Apr 29

Joseph Ben Walker takes home top student leader award at SAU

Joseph Ben Walker, of Texarkana, Texas, was recently recognized with several leadership awards, including the top individual honor of the evening, at Southern Arkansas University's Leadership Recognition and Awards Banquet.
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Leadership - 2015 Apr 29
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