A Magazine for the Alumni and Friends of Southern Arkansas University
From simple beginnings to one of the highest-ranking officials in the Central Intelligence Agency, Southern Arkansas University alumni Rickey Jasper has never found himself lacking in ability against high-caliber competition. “In the CIA, I have been in programs competing with the caliber of candidates like Harvard graduates. I’ve gone from here to all over the…
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Amy (Thomas) ’04 and Lance Bradshaw ’01 were united in marriage on May 14, 2011, in Mount Pleasant, Texas. The bride is the daughter of Larry and Mary Thomas of Mount Pleasant. The groom is the son of Jacky and Mary Bradshaw of Waldo. The bride is employed as an instructor of agricultural science at…
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Lauren (Maloch) ‘06 and Chris Mitchell proudly announce the birth of their daughter, Landry Claire Mitchell. She was born on July 15, 2011, at Magnolia Regional Medical Center. She weighed 8 lbs. 5 oz. and was 21 inches long. Grandparents are Bruce and Martha Maloch of Magnolia and James and Pat Mitchell of Waldo. Landry…
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Jean (Anders) ‘51 and Perry Beaver of Camden celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary June 15. They were married June 15, 1951, in El Paso, Texas, at First Baptist Church. Beaver is retired from International Paper Co. after 38 years of service. They have two sons, Ron and Mark Beaver, both of Camden, and two grandchildren.…
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1960-1969 Dr. Judy Butler ’69 has been promoted to the rank of full professor at the University of West Georgia. Although she has 42 years of experience in the field of education, only 16 of those have been in higher education. She has published over 40 articles and book chapters, presented at international, national, state,…
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1910-1919 William R. Thomas ’16, December 21, 2011 1940-1949 Harry Autrey ’45, January 27, 2011 Jack J. Bledsoe ’49, August 28, 2011 Paulita (Dove) Bourett ’47, August 18, 2000 Nelma (Runyon) Carpenter ’82, October 20, 2011 Ben Cobb ’40, February 10, 2007 Donah Dumas ’47, February 23, 2011 Donald Jamie Embree ’48, August 24, 2011…
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Family roots grow deep in Southern Arkansas University soil for Dr. Tim Wise, professor of
His accent isn’t the only thing that makes George Butler stand out on campus. The 23-year-old
John Ragsdale is known throughout Arkansas as one of the greatest promoters of Arkansas history and
The Southern Arkansas University campus seems to be continually transforming. As work continues to
Eight new members were inducted into the Southern Arkansas University Sports Hall of Fame on Oct.
