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.

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

SAU Writing Contest Winners 2026

In the 2026 SAU Writing Contest several Honors College students participated. In the Poetry category, Monet Coppersmith was an Honorable Mention with, "A Love Letter to Life". In Short Fiction, William Ashcraft won first place, and Elizabeth Attebery won second place. In Creative Nonfiction, William Ashcraft won second place and Elizabeth Attebery tied for third with another student. 

All winners submissions are published on Emergence, SAU's student literary journal. 

Honors College congratulates all students in the SAU writing contest 2026! 



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