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Arkansas Tech University
105 W. O ST. | RUSSELLVILLE | WWW.ATU.EDU | 800-582-6953
A fundamental culture of grit and perseverance supports Arkansas Tech University students in the pursuit of their ac- ademic goals.
As a result, ATU is the top-performing institution of higher education in The Natural State when it comes to providing access to a better life after graduation.
ATU has been ranked No. 1 in Arkansas on CollegeNET’s Social Mobility Index six consecutive years through 2019. The annual rating is an indicator of a university’s success in providing graduates with a pathway to an enhanced eco- nomic standing.
Home to almost 12,000 students, Arkansas Tech is a statewide leader in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) education. Students explore intersecting career paths made possible by more than 120 undergraduate
degree programs and more than 25 graduate degree options. ATU has continued a wave of academic innovation with several new degree programs in recent years. These include cultural and geospatial studies, cybersecurity, game and interactive media design, environmental science, electrical engineering biomedical option, computer science education,
chemistry education and physics education.
A Bachelor of Arts degree in criminal justice and criminolo-
gy, a Bachelor of Science degree in computer engineering and an Associate of Business degree that is stackable in pursuit of the existing Bachelor of Science in Business Administration de- gree debuted in 2018. A degree program in applied statistics, including an option in data science, will begin in summer 2020.
ATU recently increased its scholarship budget by $5.5 million in a move consistent with its heritage as a place
Arkansas Tech University continues to offer innovative degrees, including cultural and geospacial studies, cybersecurity, interactive media design and more.
of opportunity for the people of Arkansas. More than 93 per- cent of ATU students are Arkansans.
Learn more about Arkansas Tech University at www.atu. edu. Schedule a campus tour at www.atu.edu/admissions or by calling 479-968-0343 or emailing tech.enroll@atu.edu.
Harding University
915 E. MARKET AVE. | SEARCY | HARDING.EDU | 800-477-4407
Since 1924, Harding University has challenged its students to pursue scholarship, service, teamwork, excellence and commitment. The largest private university in Arkansas, Harding has been ranked a top university for 2019 by Money magazine, The Wall Street Journal and The Princeton Review.
Harding, which is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, offers more than 100 areas of undergraduate study and more than 20 graduate and professional pro- grams. With a student-teacher ratio of 14:1, strong relation- ships are built in and out of the classroom.
Learning opportunities extend beyond the school’s Searcy campus with multiple short- and long-term study-abroad programs, including semester-long trips to Australasia, England, Greece, Italy, Latin America and Zambia.
A member of the NCAA Division II Great American Con- ference, Harding has more than 375 student athletes playing on 18 teams. Students also have a variety of intramural and recreational activities available in the on-campus activities complex and intramural fields.
In addition to athletics, students can explore their inter- ests and get involved with more than 120 academic and professional organizations or one of 31 social clubs, a tra- dition that dates back to the beginning of the university.
As “A Community of Mission,” Harding is particularly devoted to preparing students for lives of Christian service. From devoting time to projects as varied as community service and international missions, students are making an impact on campus, in the community and around the world. As a result, Harding alumni display character, conviction
Harding University has been rated as one of the top liberal- arts universities in the South by U.S. News & World Report and The Princeton Review.
and a competitive edge, and they are prepared for success at prestigious graduate schools and companies throughout the nation.
For more information or to schedule a tour, visit harding. edu/admissions/visit.
Southern Arkansas University
100 E. UNIVERSITY ST. | MAGNOLIA | WWW.SAUMAG.EDU | 870-235-4000
Southern Arkansas University “feels like home” for stu- dents, thanks to the culture of caring that has been embraced by faculty, staff and administration since the school’s estab- lishment in 1909. SAU has been built on its dedication to student achievement in the classroom and online with more than 80 degrees in four distinct colleges, as well as the School of Graduate Studies. SAU’s academic programs are ranked nationally for quality and affordability, with an exciting mix of traditional offerings and new degrees.
SAU’s bachelor’s degree program in engineering has been accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, the global accreditor of college and university programs in applied and natural science, computing, engineering and engineering technology. This assures that SAU’s engineering graduates enter the workforce ready to lead in innovative fields.
SAU also has a new trap-shooting team, following the suc- cessful additions of eSports, bass fishing and disc golf. The Mulerider trap-shooting team utilizes the new Farmers Bank & Trust Trap Shooting Range on the university-owned Laney Farm north of the Magnolia campus. Along with the new trap-shooting range, Laney Farm serves many recreational, educational and conservational uses for SAU, including the site of SAU’s new Sensitive Scientific Study Area. This area is where field research and other educational activities are conducted by the biology department.
The Gaming Hub, a new gaming lab, is a space in the Reynolds Center where students can hang out and play video games. The Hub features 18 computers, as well as PlayStation and Xbox consoles. The university’s eSports and Competitive Gaming Program is growing by leaps and
Southern Arkansas University offers a variety of hands-on pro- grams to give students real-world experience in their majors.
bounds and looks to add more options to SAU’s generous slate of game offerings.
The SAU community, consisting of students, faculty and staff from around the world, exemplifies a culture of caring that makes SAU feel like home.
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