SOAR Sustainability Conference

April 22, 2026
Southern Arkansas University
Magnolia, Arkansas

Southern Arkansas working together to build a sustainable future and a better tomorrow!
The SOAR conference is focused on increasing awareness, collaborations, and actions to build a sustainable future and a better tomorrow for South Arkansas. Founded by a community alliance of educational, business, and public organizations located in Magnolia, Arkansas membership, participation, and support is open to all interested in promoting a better South Arkansas. Our upcoming conference will be held on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, on the campus of Southern Arkansas University. SOAR Stars will be awarded to businesses, organizations, people, and public agencies making progress on these goals.

Session Proposals:

The conference research committee invites you to submit your works, including posters, presentations, abstracts, and articles, to the SOAR 2026 conference. Everyone located or working in South Arkansas is invited to submit a proposal for a session. Conference planners are looking for representation from students, faculty members, businesses, organizations, and government, related to the idea of sustainability. Proposals must be submitted by Friday, March 27, for inclusion in the conference.

For more details and registration, see the SOAR Conference page.