Southern Arkansas University

40th Annual Celebration of Lights
SAU is thrilled to announce the 40th Annual Celebration of Lights will take place on November 30, 2023. This milestone marks four decades of spreading holiday cheer and illuminating SAU’s campus with festive lighting displays.
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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.

Southern Arkansas University is excited to announce that the Josh Abbott Band will headline its fall concert on Tuesday, November 28, at Story Arena located on U.S. 82 on the north side of Magnolia. The gates will open at 6:00 p.m., and the concert will begin at 7:00 p.m. The concert is free, and the... Read More

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Sarah Dudley has many reasons to love the Southern Arkansas University+VISTA program. It connected her to the Boys and Girls Club of Magnolia, where she established a mentorship program for at-risk youth; promoted her to Team Leader; and, introduced her to husband Allen Dudley. She wasn’t expecting an invitation from the Clinton Foundation to attend... Read More
Southern Arkansas University Board of Trustees met today to discuss personnel changes during the transition phase of the SAU presidential position. After calling the meeting to order, board chair, Erica Woods, called the roll of board members, and all were present. She also thanked everyone for their work in ensuring a smooth transition during this... Read More
Southern Arkansas University is thrilled to announce the 40th Annual Celebration of Lights will take place on November 30, 2023. This milestone marks four decades of spreading holiday cheer and illuminating SAU’s campus with festive lighting displays. SAU’s Celebration of Lights began in 1984 as a lighting display to enhance SAU’s seventy-fifth-year celebration. It included... Read More
The Southern Arkansas University System Board of Trustees will reconvene in session at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 15, 2023, via Zoom. The agenda includes personnel changes to be discussed in executive session. To access the Zoom meeting, go to https://saumag-edu.zoom.us/j/88080347601?pwd=WUN0UjRnWHB3R2VEN2k5czREK1A0Zz09.  Meeting ID: 880 8034 7601, passcode: 925364.  To join the meeting via audio only, dial... Read More

SAU by the numbers

More than

41
Degree Programs

Established in

2022
300
Acres on the northern edge of Magnolia, AR
30 to 1
Student/Teacher Ratio

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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