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Southern Arkansas University enters the fall 2026 semester with encouraging momentum in several areas, even as the University, like colleges nationwide, absorbs the impact of a decline in international student enrollment. Beginning freshmen enrollment grew 2.9% this fall. Domestic undergraduate enrollment overall held largely steady, underscoring the strength of SAU’s
The Southern Arkansas University System Board of Trustees met in regular session on Thursday, September 3, at Southern Arkansas University Tech in East Camden. Trustees approved the previous meeting minutes and heard news on the
Dr. Alice Fanning, associate professor of nursing at Southern Arkansas University (SAU), has been awarded a $1,100 research grant from the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Gamma Xi At-Large Chapter, to support
The Southern Arkansas University System Board of Trustees will meet in regular session at 1 p.m. Thursday, September 3, in the Student Center on the Southern Arkansas University Tech campus in East Camden. The agenda
The Southern Arkansas University College of Science and Engineering recognized five faculty members as recipients of its 2025–2026 Outstanding Awards during the college’s annual back-to-school meeting in August. The Outstanding Awards are among the college’s
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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.
