Southern Arkansas University
New Hires at Southern Bancorp, UAMS & Lexicon (Movers & Shakers)
This week includes hires and promotions at ArcBest, Philander Smith University, Stone Bank, and more. read more >
SAU Offers AI Workshops
Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia held community workshops in April to equip students and professionals with skills for using artificial intelligence in daily tasks, business operations, and coding, with plans to expand the program. read more >
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Arvest, UA Little Rock, Conway Corp Announce New Promotions & Hires (Movers & Shakers)
This week’s Movers & Shakers features leadership changes and new hires across Arkansas in banking, construction, education, government, law, and more. read more >
Iverson Jackson Appointed to SAU Board of Trustees
Jackson, a 1985 graduate of the university, previously served on the SAU Foundation Board from 2018 to 2023. read more >
![Bohannan moves into the role after serving as vice president of operations at CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs since 2018. [PHOTO provided]](https://arkansasbusiness.wppcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Crystal_Bohannan_opt-300x194.jpg)
Crystal Bohannan Appointed President of CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs (Super Mover)
Bohannan moves into the role after serving as vice president of operations at CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs since 2018. read more >
Appointments & Awards Announced at Lexicon, SAU, Arkansas Farm Bureau & More (Movers & Shakers)
New leadership across Arkansas: Randi Strode at Lexicon, Connie Wilson at SAU and Stefanie Pawluk at NWA Council. read more >
Mimi San Pedro Announces Retirement from the Venture Center (Movers & Shakers)
She will continue in a senior advisory role through December to ensure a smooth transition. read more >
Unity Health-White County Medical Center Names 2 to Lead Neonatal ICU (Movers & Shakers)
Dr. Kevin Barnett and Dr. C. Preston Pugh have each served as chief residents in pediatrics at UAMS and at Arkansas Children’s Hospital. read more >
SAU Names Bruno Hicks as New President (Super Mover)
Bruno Hicks succeeds Trey Berry, who resigned as president of SAU to become chancellor of Henderson State University. read more >
Lithium Boom: Magnolia Gets Ready for the Rush
South Arkansas offers advantages beyond its mineral-rich underground water, Standard Lithium Ltd. CEO Robert Mintak says. read more >
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SAU Receives $2M Grant for Renovation Projects
Southern Arkansas University will use the Arkansas Natural and Cultural Resources Council money to renovate Talley Hall and Mt. Prospect Church. read more >
Monty Harrington Reappointed to SAU Board
Harrington's first term began in 2018. He served as board chair for the previous two years. read more >
$1M Gift to Support SAU’s College of Liberal & Performing Arts
Dempsey is a former executive vice president in Booz Allen Hamilton's defense and intelligence sectors. Before then, she had long career in federal government with stops at the U.S. Navy and the CIA. read more >
UA Little Rock Gets $453K for Teacher Recruiting Project
UA Little Rock will focus on increasing the number and diversity of candidates entering and graduating from their programs and transforming the entire experience for teacher candidates to be more practice-based, so teachers are ready for their classrooms on day one. read more >
SAU Gets $654K in Grants From Windgate Foundation
Southern Arkansas University of Magnolia has received grants totaling $653,774 from the nonprofit Windgate Foundation and will use the money for its art and design program and scholarships. read more >
SAU Gets $1M Grant for Project to Advance Rural Health
Students will work alongside faculty and community partners to conduct public health surveys and investigate COVID-19 issues. read more >
Arkansas Colleges Shrinking, and ‘Cliff’ Still Looms
A recent college attendance dip in Arkansas doesn’t reflect the “enrollment cliff” that higher education leaders have harped about for years. It’s been more of a slow roll down to the edge. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
SAU Approves Lease Agreement for Hotel
Annual payments on the 50-year agreement will go toward scholarships. read more >
Garrett Selected for VP Slot at Lyon (Movers & Shakers)
Gina Garrett has been promoted to associate vice president for advancement at Lyon College in Batesville. read more >
Fulbright’s Feet of Clay Seen Anew
The debate over whether to remove a monument to J. William Fulbright puts the legacy of the Arkansas senator to the test. read more >
by Marty Cook -
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