ARKADELPHIA, Ark., July 2 -- Henderson State University issued the following news release:

Henderson State University's commitment to academic excellence and student success was reinforced last week when its accreditation with the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) was continued by the organization's Institutional Actions Council.

The approval from HLC serves as the exclamation point on a year-long process to maintain the school's existing accreditation credentials. The preparation included a university-wide commitment to aligning with HLC's accreditation criteria, as well as a comprehensive on-campus evaluation with HLC leadership on March 9-10.

"There has never been a better time to be at Henderson State University, and our continued acc...