Southern Arkansas University

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SAU offers more than 100 academic programs, from Engineering to Musical Theatre to Plant Science
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SAU offers more than 100 academic degree and certificate options, including associates, bachelors, masters, and doctorate degrees.

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Sheila Pearson named 2024 SAU Honor Professor

Sheila Pearson, associate professor of information systems, was named the Southern Arkansas University Honor Professor for 2024 at the spring faculty meeting on April 19, 2024. The highest accolade bestowed upon faculty at SAU, the

SAU by the numbers

More than

Degree Programs
41

Established in

2022
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.

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100 E. University, Magnolia, Arkansas 71753-5000 Telephone: (870) 235-4000
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