Sakon Nakhon Rajabhat University, an institution of higher education for local development, began as a “Teacher Training School” in 1964 and later became a “Teachers’ College.” It was then bestowed the name “Rajabhat Institute” and was elevated to “Sakon Nakhon Rajabhat University” under the Rajabhat University Act of 2004. The university’s colors are green and pink, and Ratchapruek (the golden shower tree) is its symbol.