• Rickey Jasper - From Parkdale to the Pentagon

    From Parkdale to the Pentagon

    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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    17

    Creative Business

    Family roots grow deep in Southern Arkansas University soil for Dr. Tim Wise, professor of management and marketing in the College of Business. His grandfather graduated from the campus in the 1920s when it still had a high school division. Many of his relatives received some of their education at SAU. Even so, Wise grew…
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    Mar
    17

    George Butler: Ambassador from across the pond

    George Butler

    His accent isn’t the only thing that makes George Butler stand out on campus. The 23-year-old Coventry, (Warwickshire) England native has phenomenal artist talent that has garnered him numerous recognitions and awards. Butler studied at Chelsea College of Art and Design in London before stumbling across a comical YouTube video of Southern Arkansas University featuring…
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    Mar
    17

    John G. and Dora J. Ragsdale Endowed Chair of Arkansas Studies

    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
    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

    Eight inducted into SAU Sports Hall of Fame

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    Eight new members were inducted into the Southern Arkansas University Sports Hall of Fame on Oct. 14. Honorees from the golden era include football All-American Ed Choate (1971-1974), basketball all-conference standout Frank Dolan (1956-1960), and track and field All-American George Eriquezzo (1965-1968). Modern era athletes inducted were baseball All-American Arturo Cherena (1987-1988), football All-American Eddie…
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    2008 President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll
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