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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 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 students an immersive experience in leadership development, agriculture, career exploration and teamwork, while highlighting the
Astronauts know the strange feeling of returning to Earth after a flight in space. NASA employee Chris Blanks now knows what it is like to re-enter a world after a long absence. Blanks, a lead
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
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
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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.
