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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!
SAU receives transformational $4.5 million gift from the Windgate Foundation Southern Arkansas University is proud to announce a transformational $4.5 million gift from the Windgate Foundation to establish the Windgate Scholars Program Scholarship Endowment, marking the largest single donor gift for scholarships in the University’s history. “This is a defining
The Southern Arkansas University System Board of Trustees met on Thursday, March 5, 2026, on the SAU–Magnolia campus in a regularly scheduled session. Trustees approved the previous meeting minutes and heard reports on academic programs,
The Southern Arkansas University System Board of Trustees will meet in regular session at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 5, 2026, in the Donald W. Reynold Center, Grand Hall B, on the SAU-Magnolia campus. The agenda
Arkansas Governor Sarah Sanders has appointed Joe Pieratt to the Southern Arkansas University Board of Trustees, adding a respected leader and community advocate to the University’s governing body. His appointment reinforces SAU’s commitment to strong
Southern Arkansas University students and faculty recently participated in an immersive, multi-day industry engagement experience through the LiTHIUMLEARNS program. Sponsored and hosted by ExxonMobil, the group toured the EMHC and Baytown refinery facilities. During the EMHC
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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.
