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.
SAU aims to make campus feels like home away from home for our students and accessible to parents and visitors as our guests.
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SAU offers more than 100 academic degree and certificate options, including associates, bachelors, masters, and doctorate degrees.
For Sherman Glass, it was only his third time to cook steaks competitively. It turned out to be his best. Glass and the four other members of the team Muleriders Smoke Show from Southern Arkansas University won the 2025 World Championship Steak Cook-Off at the Magnolia Blossom Festival. Glass, an
For years, Tracy Campbell has collected antique signs and memorabilia. And through that pursuit, he has come to see himself as preserving the history of his community in Minden, La. Now, he is part of
In just two years since launching its innovative Rider Residency model, Southern Arkansas University and its six partner school districts have reached a major milestone—providing over $2 million in direct support to aspiring teachers through
Southern Arkansas University is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Angela Stanford as the new dean of the School of Graduate Studies, effective June 1, 2025. Dr. Stanford brings more than three decades of
Southern Arkansas University is pleased to announce that Dr. Gerald Plumlee has been named Dean of the Rankin College of Business. Dr. Plumlee has served as interim dean since June 2024 and now officially assumes
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Established in
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.
