SAU Honors College

The SAU Honors College was founded in 2003 by Dr. David Rankin, president of SAU. Dr. Lynne Belcher served as founding director and is retired from SAU. The Honors College seeks and admits qualified students who seek to pursue a serious academic program with equally gifted peers and committed teachers. Honors classes are small and provide academically enriching opportunities for students and the faculty who teach them. Currently, SAU enrolls nearly 170 honors students and graduates about 66% of admitees in four years or less. Anyone interested in applying to the Honors College or seeking further information should contact the director, Dr. Edward P. Kardas at epkardas@saumag.edu or at 870 904-8897.

Friday, October 18, 2013

2013 Matriculation Class

Members of the SAU Honors College entering class of 2013 pose at D. W. Reynolds Campus and Community Center (Photo: Aaron Street)

The annual Honors College Matriculation Ceremony took place on Sunday, October 13, 2013. Dr. Trey Berry welcomed the students and their guests to SAU. Dr. Kardas introduced the speaker, Dr. Loretta McGregor, Chair of Psychology at Arkansas State University. McGregor is a graduate of Ouachita Baptist University and did her graduate work at Emporia State University and Wichita State University. She also taught at Southern Arkansas University and Ouachita Baptist University before being called to her current position.

The title of her talk was: Success beyond the classroom and the role of mentors. In it, she related her life's journey and the role that many mentors had upon her along the way. She urged students to find mentors and to take advantage of the help and advice they can provide. A reception followed.

Dr. Loretta McGregor enjoys a light moment at the Honors College Matriculation Ceremony while Dr. Trey Berry serves cake to members of the class and their guests.






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