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SAU ranked most affordable online MBA Program in Arkansas

Southern Arkansas University is the most affordable online MBA program in Arkansas according to rankings by College Consensus. The online MBA program through SAU’s David F. Rankin College of Business is fully accredited by AACSB, International, the premier accrediting body for colleges and schools of business. Fewer than five percent of all business programs worldwide… Read More

SAU’s International Program Welcomes Students from Around the Globe

The International Program at Southern Arkansas University draws students from all over the globe. Currently, there are 174 students from 31 different countries enrolled at the University, with 100 of those from India alone. These numbers, which are typically over 200 each year, are down due to COVID-19. International students are drawn to SAU for… Read More

Rankin College of Business to honor three inductees in 2020 Hall of Fame class

The David F. Rankin College of Business at Southern Arkansas University proudly announces the 2020 Hall of Fame Class honoring three inductees who exhibit outstanding professional achievement, remarkable peer leadership, and exceptional support for the Rankin College of Business. The second Hall of Fame class includes Dr. David Rankin, president-emeritus of SAU; Mr. Ron LeMay,… Read More

SAU Releases Updated Calendar for Spring 2021

Southern Arkansas University continues to take precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 among its students, faculty and staff. As the University looks to the spring semester, it is taking steps now to continue to keep the campus safe.  Changes have been made to the spring semester calendar to reduce the potential of students traveling… Read More

Light for the Fight to hold virtual ceremony Oct. 15

The Business Student Advisory Council at the Rankin College of Business at Southern Arkansas University is sponsoring its eighth annual Light for the Fight during the month of October. Light for the Fight honors those who have battled, or continue to battle, cancer by placing luminaries in Blanchard Hall on the SAU campus. Because of… Read More

SAU System records record enrollment

With increased graduate enrollment and new and growing programs, the Southern Arkansas University System saw higher enrollment numbers this fall in spite of the negative trends caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Southern Arkansas University System, which includes Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia and Southern Arkansas University Tech (SAU Tech) in Camden, both achieved higher… Read More

SAU to offer BFA in pre-art therapy in spring 2021

Southern Arkansas University will begin offering a bachelor of fine arts degree in Art & Design with a concentration in Pre-Art Therapy in spring 2021. The 120-credit hour undergraduate program was recently approved by the Arkansas Department of Higher Education. The program represents a collaboration between the Department of Art and Design and the Department… Read More

Starbucks and Grubhub coming to SAU Campus

Southern Arkansas University is adding new food options on campus. We Proudly Serve Starbucks (WPS Starbucks), one of the Starbucks Coffee solution platforms, will open a site on the campus of Southern Arkansas University in January 2021. The Seattle-based coffee house will be located in the Reynolds Center at the current site of Java City…. Read More

Southern Arkansas University offers fall intersession semester

Southern Arkansas University is offering a five-week fall intersession in December with a wide variety of courses to allow students to earn credits during the winter break. “We adjusted our fall schedule for COVID,” said Dr. Trey Berry, SAU president. “The fall semester will end in November, which presents a fabulous opportunity to have an… Read More

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