John Ragsdale is known throughout Arkansas as one of the greatest promoters of Arkansas history and will soon be honored for that legacy at Southern Arkansas University. The Southern Arkansas University Foundation is raising funds to complete the John G. and Dora J. Ragsdale Endowed Chair of Arkansas Studies. The endowed chair will be the…
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Mar
17
John G. and Dora J. Ragsdale Endowed Chair of Arkansas Studies
Mar
15
Blue and Gold Vision Master Plan quickly becoming a reality
The Southern Arkansas University campus seems to be continually transforming. As work continues to complete projects on the Blue and Gold Vision master plan, one might have to do a double take to recognize parts of the campus. In fall 2011, the University held a grand opening celebration for the Mulerider Activity Center. The $5…
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Mar
15
SAU baseball dedicates Goodheart Field
The Mulerider baseball team honored long-time head coach Steve Goodheart following the 2011 homecoming football game on October 15 when the name of Mulerider Field was officially changed to Goodheart Field. Goodheart, who built the Southern Arkansas baseball program into a national power, retired in 2003 after serving 23 years (1981-2003) as head coach. Easily…
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Mar
15
SAU Foundation recognizes 2010-2011 donors
On Friday, November 4, 2011, Southern Arkansas University Foundation recognized annual and lifetime donors from the 2010-2011 fiscal year and celebrated completed endowments at a dinner in the Grand Hall of the Donald W. Reynolds Campus and Community Center. This year’s event featured a clarinet quartet during a reception and featured the Chamber Singers during…
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Jul
28
Aerojet gives $17,000 for science preceptors
Science courses are often intimidating for college students, but a grant from Aerojet Corporation of Camden will ease the pressure on students at Southern Arkansas University. Through its parent company, GenCorp Foundation, Aerojet has given a $17,000 grant to provide for student preceptors to assist students in biology, chemistry, and physics labs and to provide…
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