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Southern Arkansas University’s Rankin College of Business earns reaffirmation of AACSB International accreditation

The David F. Rankin College of Business at Southern Arkansas University recently earned reaffirmation of its esteemed AACSB accreditation for six years following an extensive and encouraging peer review. A continuous improvement review team visited the SAU College of Business in the fall semester, and its recommendation for extension of accreditation was ratified recently by… Read More

Southern Arkansas University team of faculty and students participate in DART 2024

The DART (Data Analytics that are Robust and Trusted) initiative, supported by a $20 million NSF EPSCoR grant and an additional $4 million from the state of Arkansas, is entering its final year in 2024-25. This collaborative effort involves several Arkansas universities, including Southern Arkansas University, and aims to enhance data analytics through a multidisciplinary… Read More

SAU Alum Erika Armstrong honored with 2023 Champion for Children Award

Erika Armstrong, an alumna of Southern Arkansas University, has been recognized with Arkansas Children’s Hospital’s highest accolade–the 2023 Champion for Children Award. Armstrong, who earned her master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling in May 2022, is one of only three recipients of this prestigious award, which honors individuals who demonstrate exemplary safety, teamwork, compassion,… Read More

Southern Arkansas University Commencement ceremonies set for December 15

Southern Arkansas University will come together to honor over 500 fall 2023 graduates during four commencement ceremonies on Friday, December 15, in the W.T. Watson Athletic Center. 8:00 a.m. – Department of Nursing pinning ceremony, Grand Hall 9:00 a.m. – College of Education and Human Performance and Dempsey College of Liberal and Performing Arts undergraduate… Read More

SAU celebrates all-time record enrollment

Southern Arkansas University, Magnolia, celebrates another record-breaking enrollment with 5,128 Muleriders for fall 2023. SAU’s 14% freshmen enrollment growth is a result of the University’s commitment to offering in-demand programs and a “culture of caring” approach. “This is all the result of a tremendous team effort at SAU. We are so fortunate to have faculty… Read More

SAU MPA student helps make Arkansas schools safer for students with epilepsy

Dominque Brown knew that when she graduated from Southern Arkansas University, Magnolia, in 2010 with a degree in Social Work that she wanted to make a difference in the world. Now the Foreman, Arkansas, native has helped pass legislation that impacts almost 5,000 students in Arkansas schools who have seizure disorders. On March 16, 2023,… Read More

Southern Arkansas University Commencement ceremonies set for December 9

Southern Arkansas University will come together to honor over 500 fall 2022 graduates during three commencement ceremonies on Friday, December 9, in the W.T. Watson Athletic Center. The College of Education and Human Performance and College of Science and Engineering ceremony will begin at 10:00 a.m., while the ceremony for the Rankin College of Business… Read More

SAU welcomes the largest enrollment in school’s history

Southern Arkansas University, Magnolia, has exceeded its enrollment predictions with increases in first-year, transfer, and graduate students. SAU is celebrating a record-breaking enrollment with 5,094 Muleriders, a 15% increase for fall 2022. SAU’s commitment to offering in-demand programs and providing a “culture of caring” approach has provided a tremendous appeal to a diverse group of students…. Read More

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