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Most Recent 2025 News
Mr. Shantonio Elliott was born and raised in Camden, Arkansas, and is the son of David and Gracie M. Elliott. Shantonio is a graduate of Camden Fairview High School. Mr. Elliott earned a Bachelor of Science in Health Administration from the University of Central Arkansas in Conway, Arkansas. He holds a Master of Health Administration and a Master of Arts in Human Resources Management from Webster…
Kimberly Moore Davis, daughter of Charles (Betty) Moore & Verdia Walker Moore, is a 1998 Graduate of Camden Fairview High School, a 2002 Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts graduate of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, and a 2004 Master of Business Administration graduate from Webster University. While studying at Webster, she started working at The ASA Group, a life insurance brokerage firm…
Rudie Galbert was born in Camden, Arkansas on December 10, 1944, to Ms. Lucinda Slaughter and Mr. Jimmie Galbert. Rudie was raised by his grandmother, Josie Criner Slaughter. Rudie Galbert’s mother relocated to Juneau, Alaska, and married Cleveland Burley. Rudie’s brother, James Galbert, and sisters, Sonja Galbert Lemons, and Danette Burley Looney. Rudie Galbert attended Northside Elementary…
Stormy Taylor is a #1 rated on-air talent at iHeart Radio Memphis, broadcasting on KJMS and the first black-programmed radio station in America, the Legendary WDIA. She is also the host of a weekly talk show on Memphis’ top-rated stations—V101, K97, WDIA, and Hallelujah FM. She can be heard on V101.1 FM Sunday through Friday (10 a.m.–3 p.m.) and on WDIA weekdays (10 a.m.–3 p.m.). A 35-year radio…
Camden, Arkansas is a town known for its warm community spirit, and it is people like Rick Walker who make it a special place to live. Mr. Walker is a man who has touched the lives of many in his community, and his impact is immeasurable. He is a strong pillar in Camden, a man who has dedicated his life to helping those in need and giving back to his community. One of the remarkable things about…
2024
Ray Green, a 1971 graduate of Eudora High School, has spent over five decades committed to his profession, family, and faith. Shortly after high school, Ray enrolled at Southwest Technical Institute (SAU Tech), where he earned an Associate of Applied Science degree in Electronics in August of 1973. He began his career as a Test Technician with Stromberg Carlson in East Camden, AR…
Camden- Former Rocket and Assistant Coach Raley Sullivan has been named Interim Head Coach for the Rockets. Coach Sullivan played for the Rockets for two years and spent the last year as the pitching coach. “I am honored to be chosen for this position and I do not take it lightly,” said Coach Raley Sullivan. “SAU Tech has been my second home for the past four years, and I have been welcomed…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, November 18, 2024 SAU Tech Receives HIRED Grant Camden, Arkansas —Southern Arkansas University Tech (SAU Tech) has been awarded a $5 million Higher Industry Readiness through Educational Development (HIRED) Grant to advance workforce training programs for Arkansas's defense industry. The grant will enable SAU Tech to expand specialized programs in advanced…
Macon Patton was born and raised in Camden, Arkansas, to the late Shady and Mary Patton. He is the fifth of seven children, Shirley, Shady Jr, Cynthia, Ricky, Donald, and Ronald. He graduated from Fairview High School. He is married to Nancy Ann Neal Patton and has six daughters Chamelle Patton Rabion, Michelle Patton Parker, Tawanna Andrews, LaChasity Smith, Ashley Coleman, and Eboney Andrews.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SAU Tech Announces Partnership with Online Therapy Provider BetterMynd Camden, AR, October 21, 2024 – Southern Arkansas University Tech (SAU Tech) is proud to announce a partnership with BetterMynd, an online therapy provider that partners exclusively with colleges and universities in the US to provide their students with access to free, high-quality counseling services.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Southern Arkansas University Tech Announces Dr. Rickey Rogers as New Vice Chancellor of Student Services Southern Arkansas University Tech Appoints Dr. Rickey Rogers as New Vice Chancellor of Student Services Camden, Arkansas, October 18, 2024 – Southern Arkansas University Tech (SAU Tech) is excited to announce the appointment of Dr. Rickey Rogers as Vice Chancellor of…
Kevin Tate was born to the late Franklin and Earnestine Tate in Chidester, AR, where he was raised. He graduated from Camden Fairview High School in 1994. In February 2002, Kevin married Charity Tate, and together they have four sons—Kevin Jr., Elijah, Caleb, and Braylon—and one grandson, Mason. In September 2011, Kevin and Charity founded New Beginnings Deliverance Church in Camden…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Grant Warner Appointed Director of Arkansas Fire Training Academy East Camden, AR – September 6, 2024: Southern Arkansas University Tech is proud to announce the appointment of Grant Warner as the new Director of the Arkansas Fire Training Academy (AFTA), effective October 1, 2024. Warner brings a wealth of experience in fire training, safety management…
Rodney Frazier, a proud 1998 graduate of Camden Fairview High School, is a dedicated educator, leader, and pastor with a passion for serving his community. He is happily married to Ikela Frazier, and together they have three children: Arianna (19), Rodney II (16), and Addisyn (10). With eleven years of experience in education, Rodney has spent the past eight years in an administrative role as the…
Sherry Jackson Cooper is from Dothan, Alabama. She has been married for forty-seven years to Dr. Reginald Cooper. She is a mother of two sons and has a granddaughter. Before retiring after thirty-three years from the Camden Post Office, she was the first African American District Vice President for the Arkansas Postal Workers Union (APWU). She also became the first African American president of a…
2023
Southern Arkansas University Tech is pleased to announce that Dr. Chris Jones has agreed to be our guest speaker for the 2024 Black History Celebration. Jones was the Democratic Party nominee during the 2022 race for Governor of Arkansas. A native of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, Dr. Jones was the first African American major party nominee for Governor of the state Arkansas. His campaign kicked-off with…
Seth Hale, a native of Danville, Arkansas, has emerged as a standout student-athlete, earning recognition as the 2023 ACC Academic All-Star. Hale is currently pursuing a major in Engineering Technology at SAU Tech, where he aspires to delve into the world of Aerospace Engineering upon transferring to a four-year institution. Hale's journey toward a career in Aerospace Engineering began with a…
Southern Arkansas University Tech (SAU Tech) is pleased to announce the award of $350,000 from The Brown Foundation, Inc. SAU Tech pursued this grant with the intention of providing direct support to at-risk students who excel academically but require additional assistance to cover various college-associated costs our students accrue. Since receiving this grant, SAU Tech provided assistance to…
The Southern Arkansas University System Board of Trustees met on December 7, 2024. During this meeting, a resolution was approved to bestow a name to Southern Arkansas University Tech’s (SAU Tech) Administration Building in honor of Gaye and Gerald Manning. In recognition of the outstanding service provided by the Mannings, this building has now become the Gaye and Gerald Manning Administration…
Mrs. Gladys F. Nettles is a native and resident of Camden, Arkansas. She was the first African American woman to win the office of Ouachita County Circuit Clerk. She was sworn in Monday, January 2, 2017, to this office and now is in her third term as an elected county official. Gladys is married to the Reverend Gregory C. Nettles, the pastor of Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Camden.
It is with a heavy heart that Southern Arkansas University Tech learned of the loss of one of its own this morning, Nursing student Ashley French. The Dean of Allied Health, Mrs. Shelly Young, had this to say about the horrible tragedy: "Today has been one of those days you are never prepared for, nor will you ever be prepared for. This morning, our SAU Tech LPN/Paramedic to RN Program lost one of…
LtoR: Lamazia Thomas (S), Latasia Thomas (S), Camryn Sharp (S), Kylee Johnson (S), Precious Tatum (F), Delilah Antonio-Guillen (F), Hale Ward (F), and India Ballard (F) East Camden, AR (11/20/2023) — Southern Arkansas University is proud to announce the Rocket Homecoming Court for Spring 2024. The court is comprised of 4 sophomores and 4 freshmen students and the students were elected by the SAU…
We are proud to announce that Southern Arkansas University Tech (SAU Tech) has been selected as eligible to apply for the Aspen Prize by the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program. SAU Tech is one of six two-year colleges in Arkansas named eligible to apply for the 2025 prize and has been on the list several times in the past. This $1 million prize is for 2025 and is awarded every two years.
Debbie Lambert is the either of nine children born to her parents, the late Eddie and Jessie Cannedy. Debbie's father passed away in an accident at age forty-seven when Debbie was only six years old, leaving Debbie and her eight siblings to be raised by their mother as a single parent in Eagle Mills, Arkansas. They may not have had many material possessions, but they received plenty of spiritual…
Betty J Lewis, December's Unsung HeroThe SAU Tech Black History Celebration committee is recognizing Joyce Robinson Flowers as the Betty J. Lewis Unsung Hero for December 2022. Joyce Robinson Flowers was born and reared in Chidester, Arkansas. After graduating from Pleasant Hill High School as Valedictorian, she matriculated and received a BA degree in English/Language Arts from Arkansas…
2022
On Thursday, December 8, Gov. Asa Hutchinson discussed a report generated by the Arkansas Council on Future Mobility. The Council was appointed in February of 2022 under an executive order, and it wrapped up its work with the report discussed by the governor. Dr. Jason Morrison represented SAU Tech and the two-year college training capability in Arkansas for the Council. He provided insight and…
Southern Arkansas University Tech is pleased to announce that Arkansas Senator Joyce Elliott will be the guest speaker for the annual Black History Celebration in 2023. State Senator Joyce Elliott represents Senate District 31, comprising parts of Little Rock and Pulaski County. She was elected to the Senate in 2008 after serving three terms in the House of Representatives from 2001 through 2006.
Reverend Fields is a native of Stephens, Arkansas, and is the November 2022 Betty J. Lewis Unsung Hero. He graduated from Stephens High School in 1983 and then attended Dallas Mortuary Science, located in Dallas, Texas. He worked in the Funeral Service Business for approximately four years and then joined the United States Navy, where he served two years as a Navy Corpsman and two years with the…
Reverend James Scott is the Black History Celebration Committee’s nominee for the Betty J. Lewis Unsung Hero recognition for October 2022. James Cornell Scott serves as Pastor of Shady Grove Baptist Church in Harmony Grove, Arkansas. He was nominated for the BJL Unsung Hero recognition for his accomplishments listed below. • Graduated from Harmony Grove High School in May 1985. •
Southern Arkansas University Tech is pleased to share the exciting news announced during a press conference at 10:30 am on Tuesday, October 18, 2022. Dr. Jason Morrison announced to a crowd of sponsors, donors, and employees the news of Richard and Vicki Robertson’s commitment to donate $100,000 to name the College’s new baseball field after their son, Pryce Robertson. Morrison shared the names of…
SAU Tech's Adult Education Division is hosting its annual open house events in Camden and Magnolia. The Center offers these events each year for community members to learn more about the variety of services that Adult Ed provides. The open house for Camden is on September 22 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at 237 Jackson Street, and the open house for Magnolia is on September 23 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm…
Bishop Chester L. Thompson, Jr. is the Black History Celebration Committee’s nominee for the Betty J. Lewis Unsung Hero recognition for September 2022. Bishop Chester L. Thompson, Jr. was born and reared in Hampton, Arkansas. He is a 1966 graduate of McRae High School and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in History and Political Science in 1970 from Arkansas AM&N College (now the University of Arkansas…
Camden, Arkansas-August 17, 2022- Governors Asa Hutchinson and Kevin Stitt joined in an announcement of an MOU between the states (Arkansas and Oklahoma) to create a national hub for advanced mobility. The MOU establishes a partnership to support the growth of advanced mobility, including drones, electric vehicles, battery manufacturing, transportation and logistics solutions…
Southern Arkansas University Tech (SAU Tech) is pleased to announce the award of 1.1 Million from the Arkansas Department of Education's Division of Higher Education. ADHE awarded the funds under the Workforce Initiative Act Regional Workforce Grant Program passed into law in 2015. The Act provides funds to create a comprehensive structure enabling students in Arkansas'
CONTACTS: Anne Larkin, 208-596-5886, anne.larkin@aspeninstitute.org, Kimberly Coker, kcoker@sautech.edu WASHINGTON, D.C., November 2, 2021 – Today, the Aspen Institute named Southern Arkansas University Tech one of the 150 institutions eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation's signature recognition of high achievement and performance among…
2021
LtoR: Shawnti Fogle (F), Anna Sanders (F), Avery Parrott (F), Baylie Ainsworth (F), Ashley Stith (S), Brooke Avant (S), Latavia Jefferson (S), and Catherine Rosemore (S) East Camden, AR (12/07/2021) — Southern Arkansas University is proud to announce the Rocket Homecoming Court for Spring 2022. The court is comprised of 4 sophomores and 4 freshmen students and the students were elected by the SAU…
The SAU Tech Black History Celebration Committee is excited to announce Stephen’s Mayor, Harry Brown, as the November 2021 Betty J. Lewis Unsung Hero. Each year the Black History Celebration Committee, comprised of college staff and community members, hosts an annual fundraiser to raise money for the Betty J. Lewis Minority Scholarship Fund. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the 2021 Black History…
East Camden, AR (11/01/2021) — On November 1, 2021, Southern Arkansas University Tech announced the signing of the 15 new recruits for the 2022-2023 playing season. The recruits and their families attended the signing event at Noon in the Rocket Gym. Dr. Jason Morrison, SAU Tech's Chancellor, opened the event with a welcome to the families and students and shared the excitement about the upcoming…
The SAU Tech Black History Celebration Committee is excited to announce Dorothy Burton as the October 2021 Betty J. Lewis Unsung Hero. Each year the Black History Celebration Committee, comprised of college staff and community members, hosts an annual fundraiser to raise money for the Betty J. Lewis Minority Scholarship Fund. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the 2021 Black History Celebration was…
Can five years make much difference in the landscape of a business or, in this case, of a college? The evidence is overwhelming that drastic change can happen with exemplary leadership that empowers staff and students to do their best. In the fall of 2016, a young man came to the SAU Tech campus to speak to the faculty and staff as a finalist for the position of the College’s chancellor. Dr.
Southern Arkansas University Tech is pleased to announce a $1,495,154 grant award from the United States Department of Labor and the Delta Regional Authority through the Workforce Opportunities for Rural Communities Initiative. The new award is the second WORC grant SAU Tech has received in the last few years. In Round 2, the College was awarded a grant to expand the healthcare training…
The SAU Tech Black History Celebration Committee is excited to announce Judge Edwin Keaton as the September 2021 Betty J. Lewis Unsung Hero. Each year the Black History Celebration Committee, comprised of college staff and community members, hosts an annual fundraiser to raise money for the Betty J. Lewis Minority Scholarship Fund. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the 2021 Black History…
Buckshot" Smith is pictured with Representative, David Fielding, and House Speaker, Matthew Shepherd.The SAU Tech Black History Celebration Committee is excited to announce L. C. "Buckshot" Smith as the August 2021 Betty J. Lewis Unsung Hero. Each year the Black History Celebration Committee, comprised of college staff and community members, hosts an annual fundraiser to raise money for the…
Southern Arkansas University Tech (SAUT) is pleased to announce the award of $1,070,483 for the improvement of technology and training for faculty. In fall 2020, SAU Tech applied for the US Department of Education’s Fund for the Improvement of Post Secondary Education. The grant competition was funded through the first round of the federal CARES Act through a discretionary grant competition…
2020
Camden, Arkansas- Southern Arkansas University Tech (SAU Tech) made the list as the best community college in Arkansas by Stacker.com. Stacker announced on November 6, 2020, a list of community colleges, one from every state, chosen as the best in their respective states. Stacker looked at data from Niche to find the top community colleges in every state across the country.
Camden, Arkansas, November 9, 2020-The SAU Tech Foundation is proud to announce the establishment of an endowed scholarship by Brookshire Grocery Company out of Tyler, Texas. The company chose the SAU Tech Foundation as a way to invest in the lives of thousands of students in the years to come. SAU Tech was one of the numerous colleges the company looked at to select for their investment.
November 3, 2020 — Southern Arkansas University Tech's (SAU Tech) Principles of Speech course earned the Quality Matters (QM) Certification Mark following a rigorous review process. The QM Certification Mark is the internationally recognized symbol of online and blended course design quality. It represents SAU Tech's ongoing commitment to creating online learning environments that provide learners…
Henessae Shavers might not be the typical second-year college student when she starts talking about her plans for the future. A Bryant, Arkansas, high school graduate, Shavers has dreams and ambitions to train to be a forensic pathologist that may take her far away from her native state one day. Shavers started at SAU Tech in the fall of 2019 as a member of the first SAU Tech NJCAA softball team.
During a Facebook Live event on Tuesday, September 29, 2020, Southern Arkansas University Tech announced that the College is the recipient of a US Department of Labor and Delta Regional Authority Grant-Workforce Opportunities in Rural Communities (WORC). The grant announcement came after the official press release earlier that day from the US Department of Labor. SAU Tech’s project…
Charles King, Director of Environmental Health & Safety with Armtec Defense Technologies, one of the events guest speakers.Southern Arkansas University Tech held its first Future Fit graduation on Thursday, September 17, 2020, at 6:00 pm. Eleven students started the pre-employment course nine-weeks ago, and eleven graduated. The graduates are as follows: Randy Harper, Dean of Workforce Training…
Today, September 2, 2020, marked the official grand opening of the Rocket Preschool. The event took place inside the College's auditorium due to unpredictable weather. The event was attended by Rocket Preschool children, their teachers, and Karen Kay McMahen, South Central Service Cooperative (SCSC), Stephanie Sliva, Rocket PreK teacher, Belinda Gill, Rocket PreK Para, Robin Richardson…
We are saddened to learn of the passing of former SAU Tech gymnast, Rita Welch-O'Conner. On Monday, August 17, 2020, Mitzi (Bartek) Harris, a life-time friend, and classmate of Rita, notified the College that the battle over cancer that Rita had fought so hard was over. Mitzi shared photos and memories of the SAU Tech Varmint Gymnastic Team earlier this summer for an article for the Camden News.
Southern Arkansas University Tech Press Release August 13, 2020Camden, Arkansas- Southern Arkansas University Tech (SAU Tech) is making final preparations for students to return to classes on-campus on Wednesday, August 19. Housing students move-in Saturday, and Monday thru Friday is late registration. The College spent the summer working on a comprehensive plan developed by its Pandemic…
Aerojet Rocketdyne and Southern Arkansas University Tech, both located in the Highland Industrial Park in East Camden, Arkansas, are excited to announce the latest collaborative engagement, helping to build strong career opportunities in South Arkansas. Aerojet Rocketdyne recently donated a Computed Radiography (CR) system to SAU Tech's Non-Destructive Testing and Training Lab. CR is a direct…
2019
SAU Tech is proud to announce Sidney Moncrief as the speaker for the College's annual event. Each year SAU Tech hosts a distinguished speaker for its Black History Celebration, which raises funds for the SAU Tech Foundation Betty J. Lewis Minority Scholarship. Sidney Moncrief is a 2019 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Inductee. He is a five-time NBA All-Star, a five-time member of the NBA…
Southern Arkansas University Tech (SAU Tech) is proud to announce the selection by the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program to be eligible to apply for the Aspen Prize. SAU Tech has made the list before as one of the few two-year colleges in Arkansas selected by Aspen. SAU Tech was one of six two-year colleges in Arkansas deemed eligible to apply for the 2021 prize by the Aspen Institute.
This year will mark the third year that the SAU Tech Scholars have planned SAU Tech's Rocket Day event. The event is for special needs children from the surrounding public schools. The first year the event was held, over 150 students came to the event accompanied by parents, teachers, and caregivers. SAU Tech's staff, students, and other volunteers help with the event, which includes games, lunch…
In a recent listing published by EDsmart, SAU Tech was listed in the top 10 of a list of the top 25 colleges in Arkansas. The listing is based on cost, graduation rates, retention rates, and salaries of graduates. SAU Tech made the list at number 7 with a score of 96.2 out of a possible 100. This listing comes after being listed by WalletHub and other outside groups as a great choice for online…
Southern Arkansas University Tech’s official fall enrollment numbers have improved from previous years. The College’s numbers look different before the law enforcement, fire, and wildlife and fisheries students are removed from the count. These career-related programs for which SAU Tech offers college credit can paint a picture that shows the College’s enrollment as a bit inflated. The “core…
Each year, SAU Tech recognizes outstanding employees, students, and alumni as part of the Arkansas Community College (ACC) organization. The Outstanding Alumnus for 2019-20 is Greg Cockmon, President of Cromwell Architects. Greg, a graduate of Parkview High School in Little Rock, graduated from SAU Tech in 1984 with a degree in Architectural Engineering Technology. After attending SAU Tech…
Wallethub announced its list of the best and worst colleges in the nation in a report published on August 19, 2019. After reviewing the tuition and fees for a full-time, in-state student, and reviewing other factors like the average grant or scholarship award received, the per-pupil spending, spending efficiency, and education outcomes (graduation rates, transfer rates, retention rates, etc.)…
SAU Tech is set to kick-off the fall semester with several new services and program enhancements. As the College completes the implementation of a new employment software system this week, it is also filling positions for additional faculty members and staff to prepare for the fall semester. The new system will streamline the application and hiring process for both the applicant and the human…
Divesh Acharya will join SAU Tech as the College’s Computer Information Systems instructor for fall 2019. Acharya received his bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Engineering from Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology in Nagpur, India in 2015. While in India, he served as a Senior Functional Consultant from 2015 to 2017. Acharya graduated in 2018 from Southern Arkansas University in…
2018
The SAU Tech Rockets opened up the season with a blast-off turning the once quiet and deserted Shaddock Fieldhouse into an arena of athletic talent as the men and women that make-up the Rocket teams hit the court in high gear. Coach Andre Williams and Assistant Coach for the Lady Rockets, Dr. Juanita Mitchell, showed their ability to work together to move the team to a well-won victory- Rockets-71…
Today’s Power has partnered with SAU Tech to sponsor the season kick-off games for the Rockets. The Tip-Off Classic on November 2 & 3 officially marks the start of the Rocket’s season. The teams are scheduled to play on both days and the times are available at www.sautrockets.com. Today’s Power is owned by Electric Cooperatives and serves members by providing solar energy options.
SAU Tech Foundation Board Members pictured above: Jim Golden, David Reynolds, Barbara Finley, John Dawson, III, Ted Barnes, Gene Hill, Deloris Kitchens, Troy Alphin, and Paul Lindsey. Not pictured- Randy Graham, Mark Cayce, Tessa Wilson, Linda Gaston, Krissy Bassetti, and Phil Foster. The SAU Tech Foundation members pose in front of the new bus purchased by SAU Tech with the support of the…
Dr. Daniel Whitelock, Dr. Joe Sarniki, and Cabun Clinic, CEO, Melanie Shepard, were all present on Tuesday, September 18 to officially agree to a memorandum of understanding with SAU Tech regarding the provision of health care services to the College's students. Cabun Clinic, located in Hampton, Arkansas, will provide medical services to students at a charge of $30 per visit.
(Camden, Arkansas) Southern Arkansas University Tech is pleased to announce the completion of a new digital sign at the entrance to the College’s campus in Highland Park. The sign was made possible by a donation from Farmers Bank & Trust in the amount of $53,790. Farmers gift of the new sign is already making a difference on the campus as people are able learn about community and college events…
Smartasset ranked community colleges on the following data and SAU Tech is ranked 21 nationwide as top choice for a community college in the United States! • Student-to-faculty ratio. This is the number of students for every faculty member. Data comes from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System and is for the 2016 – 2017 school year. • Graduation and transfer rate. This is the percent…
Southern Arkansas University Tech was awarded $999,999 in funding from the Arkansas Department of Higher Education as part of the Arkansas Workforce Initiative that started in 2015 with the award of planning grants to develop comprehensive workforce training pathways in higher education. SAU Tech's project is for the development of aerospace defense advanced manufacturing pathways.
Farmers Bank & Trust of Camden recently sponsored an ACT workshop for 81 area students that included breakfast and lunch. During the workshop students were able to compete for a door prize of a $500 scholarship. Halle Posey won the drawing and she is choosing to attend SAU Tech in the fall. Blake Fain, President of FB&T Camden, was on hand with SAU Tech’s Chancellor to present Halle with the…
2017
The SAU Tech Nursing Department will begin offering CNA classes starting in February, 2018. The CNA instructor is Heather Johnson. Please call Vontisha Murphy at 870-574-4585 Learn MoreShare this Post…
Southern Arkansas University Tech, located in Camden, Arkansas, has been named number 19 in the list of the Top 50 Online Community Colleges in the nation by Best Value Schools. Best Value ranked the colleges based on the following: All the information used By Best Value came from either the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), the related College Navigator database…
Share this PostOn November 8, 2017, Esterline Defense Technologies made a $6,000 annual donation pledge to the Rocket Cheer Squad to fund scholarships for 12 students. The Rocket Cheer Squad is part of SAU Tech’s new athletic program that includes the Rocket Men and Women's Basketball Teams. Esterline also donated $500 toward the purchase of the mascot costume for the Rockets. Suzanne Teed…
Front Row: Dr. Valerie Wilson, SAU Tech Vice Chancellor for Academics, Dr. David Lanoue, SAU Vice President for Academic AffairsBack Row: Dr. Jason Morrison, SAU Tech Chancellor; Eddie Horton, SAU Tech Chair for Industrial Technologies and Mechanical Maintenance Instructor; Dr. Abdel Bachri, SAU Interim Dean of Science and Engineering, Chair of Engineering Physics Department and Associate…
SAU Tech held a groundbreaking ceremony at the location of the College’s new student housing on November 8, 2017. The housing is being financed by the SAU Tech Foundation through Farmers Bank and Trust. The 48-bed unit is scheduled to be completed by June 30, 2018, and will expand SAU Tech’s housing capacity from 106 to 152 students.
Southern Arkansas University Tech is hosting Rocket Day on November 16, 2017, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm on the main campus in East Camden. The event is focused on providing a carnival for special needs students from area public schools. SAU Tech Honors students planned and are hosting the event. The College expects over 100 special needs children to be in attendance at the event. Jenny Sanders…
Markita Wilkins, a long-time employee of SAU Tech's Adult Education Division, earned the Outstanding Paraprofessional Education Award at the 2017 Arkansas Association of Continuing and Adult Education Conference held in Hot Springs on October 26, 2017. Barbara Hamilton, SAU Tech Adult Education Director, stated that "We are extremely proud of Markita and all the hard work she does serving our…
Southern Arkansas University Tech (SAU Tech) was named as one of 150 community colleges eligible to compete for the 2019 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. SAU Tech was selected from an estimated 1,000 public two-year colleges nationwide to compete for the million-dollar Aspen Prize. Dr. Jason Morrison, SAU Tech Chancellor stated, "We are excited to have a reputable outside entity…
SAU Tech and Anytime Fitness partnered to raise funds to support SAU Tech students during the Golden Triangle’s Strongest Person Competition held on October 21, 2017. SAU Tech e is grateful to Wilfer Henderson, Anytime Fitness Owner, for his help with the event. The winners are below: Casey Dixon – Heavyweight Class Overall Winner, Max Out Reps Winner Jackie Flannigan – Middleweight Class Overall…
Eddie Horton, SAU Tech’s Mechanical Maintenance Instructor and Division Chair for Industrial Technologies, and his wife Kathy donated $500 to provide support to the Rocket Cheer Squad. Coach Stephanie Morrison was on hand to accept the donation. Stephanie is volunteering her time to raise funds for the Squad and to act as the Cheer Coach once the program starts in fall 2018.
