Shantonio Elliott is April’s Betty J. Lewis Unsung Hero!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 …

Fall 2024 Chancellors and Deans List Chancellors ListHaley Alston Alexi Anderson Krystal Anthony Katelyn Barret Katlynn Bass Linus Beauman Kyra Bradley Arleana Brown Kenley Brumley GeMauria Burton Tamya Clary Michael Collier Dawuan Daniels Dylan Darden Braniya Davis Beth Day-Wright KyTavion Dobbins Camron Dover Cassie Easterling Jermaine Edwards Karis Files Meshali Flannigan Bryce Ford Conner Fowler Camderon Gallagher Mia Green-Moss Chelsey …

Kimberly Moore Davis is March’s Betty J. Lewis Unsung Hero!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 …

Rudie Galbert is February’s Betty J. Lewis Unsung Hero!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. …

Stormy Taylor to Speak At black History CelebrationStormy 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 …

Thursday, January 9, 2025 SAU Tech Campus Update   Due to pending inclement weather, SAU Tech campuses will be working remotely on Thursday January 9th and Friday January 10th. Student applications and processes will be performed virtually. If any students need assistance with admissions, registration, advising, billing, or financial aid, please contact the appropriate department by email: Admissions – admisofc@sautech.edu Financial …

Rick Walker is January’s Betty J. Lewis Unsung Hero!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 …

Ray Green is December’s Betty J. Lewis Unsung Hero!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 …

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 …

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 manufacturing, automation, and systems …

Macon Patton is May’s Betty J. Lewis Unsung Hero!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, …

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. In response …

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 Student …

Kevin Tate is October’s Betty J. Lewis Unsung Hero!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 …

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, …