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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, in partnership with the City of Magnolia and Columbia County, has announced the eighth annual Blue & Gold Day on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the SAU Alumni Center. On this day, the Magnolia community is encouraged to wear blue and
In a world where career paths are as diverse as the people who walk them, the Tyson family stands out as a shining example of dedication, unity, and service in the healthcare profession, particularly in
The Southern Arkansas University Alumni Association is proud to announce that Makenzi Hamilton has been named executive director of Alumni Relations. Hamilton brings over a decade of exemplary service and leadership to the role, having
Arkansas Business announced its 2025 New Influentials: 20 in Their Twenties class, which includes Southern Arkansas University graduate student and Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center (ASBTDC) business consultant Ben King of Little Rock,
Cancer. It’s a word that elicits strong emotions. Fear. Anger. Dread. Hate. Discouragement. However, Dr. Adrian Showalter is working to add a new word to that list: Hope. Showalter, an assistant professor of biology 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.
