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Southern Arkansas University Students and Faculty Visit ExxonMobil Houston Campus (EMHC) in Spring, TX and Baytown Facilities

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 visit, participants learned about ExxonMobil’s history, toured research facilities, and saw first-hand the emphasis the

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SAU receives generous ANCRC grant for Talbot Hall renovations

Southern Arkansas University has received a generous grant of $1,189,647 from the Arkansas Natural and Cultural Resources Council (ANCRC) to support renovations to Talbot Hall. With this latest grant, ANCRC’s total investment in the SAU

SAU+AmeriCorps VISTA and Saddle Up & Serve lead MLK Day of Service projects across Magnolia

On January 19th, SAU+AmeriCorps VISTA Fellows and Saddle Up & Serve members honored Martin Luther King, Jr. by participating in a Day of Service focused on food insecurity and community members with disabilities in Magnolia.

SAU Biology Department awarded $50,000 start-up package to launch Public Health Informatics Laboratory

Southern Arkansas University is proud to announce that the Department of Biology has been selected to receive a $50,000 New Faculty Recruitment Start-up Package through the Arkansas IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE). This

SAU Nursing Students partner with Special Olympics Arkansas for Healthy Young Athletes event

Southern Arkansas University Department of Nursing community health students teamed up with Special Olympics Arkansas to host a Healthy Young Athletes Experience at Magnolia Specialized Services during the fall semester. The event focused on promoting

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Acres on the northern edge of Magnolia, AR

300

Student/Teacher Ratio

30 to 1

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.

Southern Arkansas University Students and Faculty Visit ExxonMobil Houston Campus (EMHC) in Spring, TX and Baytown Facilities

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SAU receives generous ANCRC grant for Talbot Hall renovations

SAU+AmeriCorps VISTA and Saddle Up & Serve lead MLK Day of Service projects across Magnolia

SAU Biology Department awarded $50,000 start-up package to launch Public Health Informatics Laboratory

SAU Nursing Students partner with Special Olympics Arkansas for Healthy Young Athletes event

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