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A Southern Arkansas University biology professor has won an honorable mention in the Nikon Small World in Motion competition for a video showing sea urchin embryos developing under a microscope. Dr. James Hyde, associate professor of biology at SAU, recorded the video for his developmental biology class last year. It
Dylan Hilliard of Waldo, AR, a 2026 graduate of Southern Arkansas University, has been promoted from intern to a full-time software engineer at Murphy USA. Hilliard chose SAU for its affordability and its game and
Southern Arkansas University Director of Percussion Michael Britt has been selected to perform with the Heartland Marimba International Festival Orchestra in Lancaster, Pa., and at the Percussive Arts Society International Convention in Indianapolis. The festival’s
Southern Arkansas University (SAU) is proud to welcome Cohort 6 of the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Rural and Diverse Educational Leadership. Cohort 6 brings together educational leaders from five states: Arkansas, Texas, Oregon, Arizona,
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
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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.
