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, December 22, 2023

Bucket List: Gavin Prothro


1. Start another successful business.

2.Make a podcast with my friends.

3. Play electric guitar and sing in a successful band.

4. Publish a book.

5. Learn to play all the movements of Moonlight So nation Piano.

6. Fly an airplane.

7. Play the link sat St. Andrews.

8.Win an amateur golf tournament.

9.Graduate college with a doctorate.

10. Owna1956ChevroletCorvette.

11. Break any world record.

12. Sail down the Nile in Egypt.

13. Create an area in Genesis MUD.

14. Find an arrowhead.

15. Drive a car at 150mph.

16. Live for a month hunting and gathering my own food.

17. Own a Blue Heeler.

18. Finish renovating my trailer.

19. Build an acoustic guitar.

20. Make an art piece and have it in an art gallery.

21. Act in a movie.

22. Have a child.

23. Finish rebuilding my car.

24. Design some clothing.

25. Grow a beard.

26. Do something in politics.

27. Keep a journal.

28. Learn how to make my great grandmother's rolls.

29. Befriend a wild animal.

30. Learn falconry.

31. Visit every country.

32. Have a pet axolotl.

33. Go to a convention.

34. Compose a piece of classical style music.

35. View a meteor shower.

36. Use dynamite safely.

37. Try eating alligator.

38. Learn to skateboard.

39. Fish in the Mediterranean Sea.

40. Grow a bonsai tree.

41. Make a clock.

42. Take a DNA test to learn about my genealogy.

43. Make a terrarium.

44. Harvest honey.

45. Drive a 1964 Aston Martin DB5.

46. Make paper and ink.

47. Paint a self-portrait.

48. Carve a statue.

49. Befriend a goose.

50. Get married.

51. Go inside a pyramid in Egypt.

52. Walk through Jerusalem in Israel.

53. Learn to speak fluent Spanish, and improve on my Latin, koine Greek, and Biblical Hebrew.

54. Go magnet fishing and find something worth keeping.

55. Scuba diving in a coral reef.

56. Throw a paper air plane off the top of a skyscraper.

57. Win a game of pool through denial, (winning before the opponent gets a turn)

58. Learn to dance.

Friday, December 15, 2023

Bucket List: Joe Regan

 My bucket list is like a simple roadmap of dreams. 

First, I want to visit Machu Picchu in Peru and explore its ancient wonders. 

Then, I dream of skydiving in the Swiss Alps, feeling the thrill amid stunning views. 

Learning a new language is next, a way to connect with people from different cultures. Enjoying the beautiful landscapes, I'd love to ride a hot air balloon in Cappadocia, Turkey. 

Running a marathon is a personal challenge I want to conquer, testing my limits. 

Volunteering abroad is on my list too, a way to positively impact communities. 

A road trip across the U.S. sounds exciting, discovering new places and cultures. 

Writing a book is a creative goal, sharing stories and ideas. 

Seeing the Northern Lights in Iceland is a dreamy wish, and scuba diving in the Great Barrier Reef sounds like an amazing adventure. Attending a music festival and experiencing weightlessness in zero gravity are also on my simple and exciting bucket list. 

Each dream is a step towards a life full of stories and joy.

Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Bucket List: Jaylon Hall-Wright

 

To kick off my bucket list, I want to travel the world. I aim to see all the wonders and experience new things. Traveling is crucial to me because I want to feel free and avoid overworking myself.

The next goal is learning how to play the guitar. My grandfather always wanted me to, but I never got into it. Now that I'm older, I want to learn so I can play a song for him.

Another item on my bucket list is buying new cars and a house for my parents. Giving back to them means a lot, considering the sacrifices they made to help me achieve my goals.

I also want to fulfill my dream of buying my grandpa a Ferrari. He always supported me and believed in me, so I want to make sure he gets his dream car.

A big thing on my bucket list is starting my own private equity firm. A private equity firm is a investment specializing in privately held companies. It raises funds from various sources and invests in or acquires private businesses with the goal of generating high returns. If i am able to do this all my other bucket list items will become easier.

Lastly, I aim to retire at 50. I believe that with hard work, I can retire early, allowing me to enjoy life, discover new passions, and find peace. Achieving this goal would mean living with no worries, following my dreams, and pursuing my passions.