Southern Arkansas University Tech Welcomes Jerry W. Thomas as ChancellorAfter a comprehensive search process, Southern Arkansas University proudly announces the appointment of Dr. Jerry Thomas as the new Southern Arkansas University Tech chancellor. With a proven track record of leadership and dedication to higher education for the past 29 years, Thomas assumes this pivotal role effective January 10, 2024. Bringing …

Chris Jones to Speak at Annual Black History CelebrationSouthern 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 …

Seth Hale: 2023 ACC Academic All-Star Pursuing Dreams in Aerospace EngineeringSeth 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. …

SAU Tech Awarded $350,000 to Assist at-risk studentsSouthern 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, …

Mannings Honored by Naming of Administration BuildingThe 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 …

Gladys Nettles is December’s Betty J. Lewis Unsung Hero!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 …

SAU Tech Grieves the Loss of Nursing StudentIt 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 …

SAU Tech Announces 2024 Homecoming Court! 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 …

SAU Tech Eligible to Apply for Aspen Prize!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 …

Debbie Lambert is November’s Betty J. Lewis Unsung Hero!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 …

Antonio Davis is October’s Betty J. Lewis Unsung Hero!Antonio was born May 25, 1984, to the late David Davis and Vickie Davis in Camden, Ar. As a youth, Davis was member of the Girls and Boys Club. At an early age, Antonio joined Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Jacob Hayes Jr. As a youth at …

SAU Tech Recognizes Employees at Fall ConvocationSouthern Arkansas University Tech (SAU Tech) recently held its annual Convocation and Employee Appreciation event on August 16, 2023. It was presided over by Interim Chancellor Gaye Manning, who welcomed the employees back to campus before announcements from SAU Tech’s vice chancellors got under way. This year’s event also featured a guest speaker, Michael …

Bishop Jacovis R. Davis is September’s Betty J. Lewis Unsung Hero!Bishop Jacovis Ray Davis was born February 17, 1965, in Camden, Arkansas to the late Elder James Ray Davis and Sarah Lou Beavers Davis. As a native and youth growing up in Camden, Davis was a scout and member of the Boys and Girls Club and Layfette Community Youth Program. …

Tavitha Sanders Wooten is August’s Betty J. Lewis Unsung Hero!Tavitha Sanders Wooten is a Generation X girl who was born alongside her twin brother on April 27 in a small rural community (Falcon), Buckner Arkansas. Tavitha attended Stamps High School, now consolidated and known as Lafayette County High School. Tavitha graduated Summa Cum Laude and Salutatorian in the 1985 Stamps …

Dr. Adrianne Toney is July’s Betty J. Lewis Unsung Hero!Dr. Adrianne M. Toney, Ph.D., CESP.  Working across political party lines, agencies, organizations and denominations all throughout the United States of America, her work has garnered commendations from two seated U.S. Presidents and Governmental Officials, respectively, from numerous civic and educational institutions. Dr. Toney is a sought-after Key-note Speaker, Author and …