SAU offers a wide range of academic programs and a culture of caring, all at one of the nation’s most affordable rates. See why so many students are choosing to call SAU home!
SAU offers a host of student services and resources to support all muleriders as they work towards earning a degree.
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SAU offers over 120 unique academic programs, aligned with real-world opportunities that prepare you for your Next Step!
Southern Arkansas University (SAU) has received a $50,000 gift from Exxon Mobil Corporation (“ExxonMobil”) to support construction of the SAU Workforce Development Center, a 4,800-square-foot facility that will train students and adult job seekers for careers in critical mineral production, advanced manufacturing, and related industries in Southwest Arkansas. “We are
Dr. Helmut Langerbein, professor of history at Southern Arkansas University, was selected to participate in a faculty seminar on World War II history at The National WWII Museum in New Orleans. The weeklong seminar brought
The time has finally arrived to continue one of Southern Arkansas University’s most treasured traditions – Family Day! Family Day is set for September 26, 2026, beginning at 11:30 a.m., with a full schedule of
Southern Arkansas University will honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001, by turning remembrance into action and bringing the University and surrounding community together to help address food insecurity. Through a federal 9/11 grant
Southern Arkansas University welcomed 20 rising high school juniors and seniors, along with their parents, to campus this past summer for the Arkansas Youth Leadership Summit (AYLS), sponsored by Arkansas Farm Bureau. The multi-day summit gave
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Established in 1909, SAU has built on its dedication to student achievement and continues to grow, both on-campus and online, with more than 100 degrees in four distinct colleges and the School of Graduate Studies.
Nestled in a quiet and beautiful part of south Arkansas, SAU is a great place to call home and to study a broad range of academic programs, including some unique offerings to the state and region. Along with boasting a complete college experience on campus, the University is a short drive from outdoor activities and is central to many regional hubs, such as Texarkana, Shreveport, Little Rock, etc.
