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SAU offers more than 100 academic degree and certificate options, including associates, bachelors, masters, and doctorate degrees.
Southern Arkansas University proudly inducted the newest members into the Educational Leadership Hall of Fame on Monday, March 17, 2025. The evening honored outstanding leaders in the field of education, recognizing two building-level administrators, two district-level administrators, and two recipients of the Community Leadership Award, culminating with the prestigious Dr.
College students often have to wait until after graduation to learn what it’s like to work in their field. However, Dr. Esther Mead is bringing that valuable knowledge to the students in her class at
The United States Air Force Band of Mid-America’s Shades of Blue jazz ensemble will perform at Southern Arkansas University on Friday, April 11, 2025, in the Reynold’s Center Grand Hall. Doors will open at 6:30
Arkansas Governor Sarah Sanders has appointed Iverson Jackson, a distinguished leader, pastor, and retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel, to the Southern Arkansas University Board of Trustees. Jackson, a 1985 graduate of SAU, has been an
The Southern Arkansas University Alumni Association, Inc. will honor nine outstanding SAU alumni during the organization’s annual Distinguished Alumni Awards Dinner at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 8, 2025. Tickets may be purchased online at
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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.
