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.

Monday, December 15, 2025

2025 Fall Graduation

 Congratulations to SAU Honors College students! We are so proud of you!


Colin Julian, Ashley Martin, Abigail York


    Hannah Diffee, Isaiah Calvert 




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Tuesday, December 9, 2025

NCHC 2025

The National Collegiate Honors Council held their annual conference this year in San Diego. SAUs Honors students: Justin Gravett, Cole Roberts, Jenna Holmes presented posters showcasing their research done throughout the year. Additionally, five Honors College professors: Ed Kardas, Antoinette Odendaal, Brianna McCartney, Hayder Zghair, and Nathan Lambert held a panel discussion board. The faculty members discussed the development of the full honors courses offered over the years at SAU since Covid-19.  

Dr. Ed Kardas, Dr. Antoinette Odendaal, Dr. Brianna McCartney, Dr. Hayder Zghair, and Professor Nathan Lambert


Students Cole Roberts, Justin Gravett, and Jenna Holmes with Dr. Brianna McCartney, Dr. Hayder Zghair, and Professor Nathan Lambert.




Over 300 students from different colleges around the country presented their research from this year. The SAU Honors College is very proud of all students, and faculty for all of their hard work! 

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