SAU’s Light for the Fight ceremony set for October 12
News from Southern Arkansas University
MAGNOLIA, AR (10/07/2026) SAU’s Light for the Fight ceremony set for Oct. 12
The David F. Rankin College of Business at Southern Arkansas University will host its annual Light for the Fight ceremony on Monday, October 12, at 6 p.m. in the Blanchard Fountain Courtyard.
Held during October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the ceremony brings together the campus and community to remember those lost to cancer, honor survivors, and support those currently facing the disease. The event is free and open to the public.
“Light for the Fight began in 2011 when students wanted to recognize and honor the wife of a business faculty member who was battling breast cancer,” said Dr. Gerald Plumlee, dean of the Rankin College of Business. “Since then, the event has grown, and community members and organizations reach out each fall to find out when we’re having the ceremony and how they can become involved. Although I wish we didn’t have the need for this, it has become a community event in which we come together to honor and remember those affected by cancer.”
Luminaries are available for $5 each and may be purchased in honor or memory of friends and family members affected by cancer. All proceeds will benefit the Steel Magnolias Breast Cancer Support Group in Magnolia.
Light pink luminaries will remember loved ones lost to breast cancer, while dark pink luminaries will honor breast cancer survivors and those currently undergoing treatment. Light purple luminaries will remember those lost to other types of cancer, and dark purple luminaries will honor survivors and those currently battling other cancers.
Luminaries may be purchased online at https://web.saumag.edu/
For more information, contact Ciara Todd at cstodd@saumag.edu or 870-235-4300.
About SAU:
Southern Arkansas University provides students with the complete college experience in a caring environment of service, innovation, and community. With more than 100 degrees in four distinct colleges and the School of Graduate Studies, SAU initiates new degree programs to fit the needs of career and professional demands of today. As part of this commitment, SAU proudly offers the Next Step Guarantee program, ensuring that students receive the necessary resources, career guidance, and support to transition successfully from college to their chosen careers or graduate studies.