Forums
ABOUT THE HONORS COLLEGE FORUM/HNRs 300h1
Our Honors College Forum series brings star faculty and campus, community and state leaders together with honors students to discuss trending topics in a variety of subjects, from politics to local business to leading a museum. Each course is one credit hour, which makes it easy to fit into a busy honors schedule, and it's well worth the time: the opportunities for networking and community involvement offered by these courses are second to none. Please consult individual course pages for more information.
We share some upcoming Honors College Forums below. For a full listing and descriptions of past Honors College courses, visit our course archive.
Environmental Law and Policy
Environmental law and policy is an expansive and evolving field that reflects society's
growing awareness of the interdependence between human activity and the natural world.
Notably, communication is at the heart of transformations in environmental law and
policy, as litigation and legislation frequently stem from and spark public discourse.
With this in mind, this course offers a comprehensive survey of landmark legislation
and pivotal court rulings addressing environmental issues in the US. From a communication
perspective, you will explore the roles of key stakeholders—government agencies, corporations,
non-governmental organizations, and activists—in shaping environmental law and policy.
Through case studies, you will learn how communicators within and beyond courtrooms
and legislative chambers use diverse media to advocate for and resist changes in environmental
law and policy. Particular emphasis will be placed on conservation law and policy,
with a special focus on the ecological restoration of the North American bison. By
the end of this course, you will have a deeper understanding of the complex relationship
between environmental law, policy, and communication. Additionally, you will gain
practical skills in delivering original speeches about pressing environmental crises
while developing professional vision statements for how you can promote environmental
care ethics in your future careers.arkets, school accountability and finance, school
leadership, and gifted education.
This course is taught by Terrell Jake Dionne.
Visit the course page for more information.
Public Health and You
This course plans to center on educating college students on health-related issues
that can impact them individually as well as our campus at large. The course will
broaden the knowledge of infectious diseases both nationally and globally and how
these infections could potentially affect student lives. An added purpose will be
in educating students in becoming good healthcare consumers and more proficient in
navigating the healthcare system. This course will encourage active dialogue between
the instructor and class and may also give more insight into a medical career but
is not limited to only those pursuing medical career paths as these topics span multiple
disciplines.ces about disability that shape public life in the U.S.
This course is taught by Huda Sharaf, M.D.
Visit the course page to learn more.
Razorbacks and the Nation
In this one credit hour Honors College Forum, Razorbacks and the Nation, students
will get to learn about how Division I college athletics is run in 2025. The class
will begin with an overview of today’s college sports model, including the effects,
both intended and unintended, of recent changes in the law. The class will then move
to an analysis of the new revenue sharing model and what impact it will have on the
overall college sports experience. Finally, students will consider what college athletics
will look in the future, while also discussing ideas on what can be done to improve
the product, especially for fans. Throughout the semester, student will be provided
with an insider's look into Razorback Athletics. Any student who is passionate about
college athletics and wants to gain an insider’s perspective into their operations
should consider applying for this course.
This course is taught by Noah Pittman and Scott Varady.