This is the official page of Henderson State University. Henderson was founded in 1890 and is the Home of the Reddies! What is a Reddie? Find out at www.hsu.edu! Henderson State University offers its 3,600 students an education based on a comprehensive core of courses in the arts and sciences that bridges academic aspirations with career success. With a 125-year history of providing quality education in an embracing atmosphere, Henderson is one of Arkansas's oldest universities and serves as the alma mater of many of our nation's most successful men and women, individuals who refer to it as the "School with a Heart."

ACADEMICS

The academic program at Henderson is divided into three colleges. The Matt Locke Ellis College of Arts and Sciences offers a comprehensive core of liberal arts courses. The School of Business offers the Bachelor of Business Administration degree and also runs the program leading to the Bachelor of Science degree in aviation. In the Teachers College, Henderson regularly receives national recognition for the quality of its mentor-teacher program for first-year teachers. Henderson also has a growing Honors College, which provides opportunities for university and community service.

ACTIVITIES

Students can participate in more than 90 organizations on campus. Theater productions, concerts and guest speakers enrich evenings and weekends. Henderson competes in the NCAA Division II Great American Conference and was conference champion in football in 2012 and 2013. Sports include baseball, men's and women's basketball, cross country, football, golf, softball, swimming, tennis and volleyball.

CAMPUS LIFE

The Henderson campus features modern brick academic and residential buildings connected by landscaped pedestrian malls. A new residence hall and luxury apartment complex will be completed for the fall 2015 semester, and a wide range of options - at all price levels - are available for students. Students can enjoy the university's Dunn Student Recreation Center, which features a rock-climbing wall, elevated walking track and state-of-the-art weight room. Henderson also recently completed a new dining hall. Henderson's Hot Springs campus opened in the spring 2015 semester and offers classes toward graduate degrees in business and undergraduate and graduate degrees in education.