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Henderson State University
1100 HENDERSON ST. | ARKADELPHIA WWW.HSU.EDU | 870-230-5000
• What is a Reddie? In 1914, the campus was destroyed by a fire. Students gathered under the pine trees and resolved to rebuild. This determination to overcome obstacles is the Reddie Spirit.
• Henderson State offers Arkansas’ only four-year aviation degree program, with emphasis areas in professional pilot and aviation management.
admission serves as the scholarship application. To be considered, students must be admitted to the university. This includes submitting an ap- plication for admission, official ACT/SAT scores and an official transcript. Early application is recommended, as scholarships are competitive. Visit hsu.edu/scholarships for details.
GET INVOLVED
With more than 90 organizations on campus, students have the opportunity to join a sorority or fraternity; perform in band, choir or theater activities; or participate in groups such as the League of Latinos, the Legion of Nerds or eSports. Whether students are interested in social, political,
OVERVIEW
Founded in 1890, Henderson State Uni- versity has a strong liberal arts heritage with more than 80 majors and programs. Its 14:1 student-faculty ratio ensures that students receive the personal attention they deserve. The university encourages scholarly and creative activities in a car- ing, personal atmosphere that reflects the university’s motto for more than a century: “The School With a Heart.”
ACADEMICS
Henderson State’s three colleges help undergraduates prepare for success in their careers and communities. The Matt Locke Ellis College of Arts and Sciences is the largest college at Henderson — uniting fine arts, humanities and social sciences, and mathematics, science and nursing. Whether working on high-tech patient sim- ulators in the nursing program or evaluating samples at the biological field station at DeGray Lake, Henderson State students gain confidence through skilled practice.
The School of Business at Henderson State University offers Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business-
accredited degree programs in business and accounting. Students gain practice and apply what is learned in the classroom through experiences such as internships, mentorships and business- plan competitions. The School of Business hosts Arkansas’ only four-year aviation degree program, with emphasis areas in professional pilot and aviation management.
The Teachers College regularly receives national recognition for the quality of the college’s mentor-teacher program for new teachers. Henderson’s secondary-educator preparation program was ranked third best in the Southern region among all education programs — both elementary and secondary. The college’s elementary-educator prepa- ration was ranked 40th in the nation, and the K-12-educator preparation program was ranked first in Arkansas. Other undergrad- uate programs include dietetics, recreation, fashion merchandising, sports management, and family and consumer sciences.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Henderson State University offers a wide variety of scholarships for incoming and trans- fer students. The application for undergraduate
Henderson State University has more than 90 organizations on campus to give students opportunites to make friends and serve the community.
service or religious activities, or anything in- between, there is an organization for them.
GET REDDIE
Prospective students can visit hsu.edu/ livereddie to learn about campus tours, virtual events, admissions, scholarships, housing and everything else Henderson has to offer.
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Southern Arkansas University
100 E. UNIVERSITY ST. | MAGNOLIA | WWW.SAUMAG.EDU | 870-235-4000
• SAU offers 80 degree programs in undergraduate and graduate studies and will add a doctoral program next fall.
• SAU has more than 100 student organizations, including unique team sports such as trap shooting, rodeo, disc golf, fishing and eSports.
• A new poultry facility and education building are scheduled to be completed soon on SAU’s campus, which is, by acreage, the largest in Arkansas.
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Along with its continued record enroll- ments, Southern Arkansas University is ded- icated to providing a personalized college experience at a place that feels like home, now more than ever.
Southern Arkansas University in Magno- lia “feels like home” for students because the culture of caring on campus has been embraced by the faculty, staff and adminis- tration for more than a century, dating back to the earliest years of the institution. Estab- lished in 1909, SAU has been built on its dedication to student achievement and con- tinues to grow, both on campus and online.
SAU’s academic programs, ranked na- tionally for quality and affordability, include a vibrant mix of traditional offerings, with new degrees unique to the state and region that are added in response to industry needs.
SAU offers more than 80 degree pro- grams in undergraduate and graduate stud- ies and will add a doctoral program in rural and diverse educational leadership next fall. The university continues to grow its offerings for students and refine its existing courses into best-of-class programs.
SAU nursing graduates in 2020 ranked No. 1 among state-supported four-year universities in Arkansas for first-time NCLEX (National Council Licensure Examination) pass rate, as reported by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing.
With a diverse student body representing 40 states and 39 countries, Southern Arkansas University is nestled deep in the beautiful pine forests of south Arkansas and provides unique opportunities in a caring atmosphere.
SAU’s engineering program has been
accredited by the Engineering Accredita- tion Commission of ABET (the Accredita- tion Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.), and the Rankin College of Business is accredited by the AACSB (the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), designating the highest standard of achieve- ment for business schools worldwide.
Arkansas and provides unique opportunities in a caring atmosphere.
In fall 2020, even in the midst of a pan- demic, SAU surpassed prior-year enrollment numbers (excluding high school enrollment) and recorded the highest freshman retention rate in the university’s history.
“This year is presenting challenges, no doubt,” SAU President Trey Berry said, “but together, we are #MuleriderStrong and can make it our most successful year yet!”
With a diverse student body representing 40 states and 39 countries, SAU is nestled deep in the beautiful pine forests of south
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