Berkeley College Students from Brooklyn Inducted into National Honor Societies in Virtual Ceremony
Thursday, June 10, 2021
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More than 150 Berkeley College students were inducted into six honor societies during a virtual ceremony this year, in keeping with adherence to the guidelines required for gatherings during the COVID-19 pandemic. The event was held on March 24, 2021.
“I am proud of our students and their accomplishments,” said Michael J. Smith, President of Berkeley College. “They have exhibited patterns of excellence that will serve them extraordinarily well over the course of their lives.”
The following students from Brooklyn in Kings County, NY, have been inducted into national honor societies at Berkeley College:
- Rebekah Andrews-Brannock, Alpha Sigma Lambda
- Alexandra Anurov, Lambda Epsilon Chi
- Deborah Brito, Alpha Sigma Lambda
- Christina Cosme, Phi Theta Kappa
- Andre Dieudonne, Alpha Sigma Lambda
- Precious Floyd, Sigma Beta Delta
- Jason Grant, Sigma Beta Delta
- Halima Pearson, Lambda Epsilon Chi
- Rochelle Ricketts, Alpha Sigma Lambda
- Michelle Simms, Financial Management Association and Sigma Beta Delta
- Rheba Singh, Sigma Beta Delta
- David Watson, Alpha Sigma Lambda and Sigma Beta Delta
- Christopher White, Phi Theta Kappa
The Alpha Sigma Lambda National Honor Society was founded in 1945 to honor dedicated adult and non-traditional students who handle their life responsibilities while achieving and maintaining a high level of academic success. To qualify, students must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.2 or higher and must rank in the top 20 percent of their class.
The Financial Management Association National Honor Society was founded in 1974 to acknowledge the accomplishments of outstanding students of finance. To qualify, students must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher.
The Lambda Epsilon Chi National Honor Society was established in 1995 to honor the academic achievements of students in legal studies. To qualify, students must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.25 or higher after completion of the fall semester and a cumulative grade point average of 3.50 or higher in all LAW classes.
The Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society was established in 1918 to honor the academic achievement of students pursuing two-year degrees. To qualify, students must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher.
The Sigma Beta Delta National Honor Society was founded in 1994 to honor students in business, management or administration who are pursuing baccalaureate or MBA degrees. To qualify, students must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher and must rank in the top 20 percent of their class.
About Berkeley College
Berkeley College, founded in 1931, is a career-focused institution accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education that offers students Master’s, Bachelor’s, and Associate’s degree and Certificate programs in more than 20 career fields. The College also offers continuing education programs to enhance career credentials.
Berkeley College has campuses in Midtown Manhattan and White Plains, NY, as well as in Newark, Paramus, Woodbridge and Woodland Park, NJ, with more than 4,900 students enrolled. In addition, Berkeley College Online® serves a global population. U.S. News & World Report has named Berkeley College among the Best Colleges for Online Bachelor’s Programs and among the Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Veterans, for eight consecutive years. The website address is http://www.BerkeleyCollege.edu
The mission of Berkeley College is to empower students to achieve lifelong success in dynamic careers.
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