The Western New England University chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha National Honor Society welcomed 12 students at the University's annual induction ceremony on April 18 in the D'Amour Library.
Pi Sigma Alpha is the national honor society in political science. Membership maintains high standards of scholarship and academic distinction in the political sciences, and the society seeks to promote excellence in the study of political science through a variety of programs. Pi Sigma Alpha members must complete 75 credits and achieve a GPA of 3.30 or higher. The chapter was chartered in 1992.
The following students were inducted: Samantha Beaudry, Emma Birmingham, Nathan Brown, Alyssa Cafaro, Cylie Kirejczyk, Matthew Kurland, Patrick Riley, Nyah Rodriguez, James Rossetti, Shawn Santiago, Allison Stanich, and Autumn Walton.
Hampden County District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni ('03/L'07) served as this year's guest lecture to celebrate the academic achievements of students dedicated to the field of political science.