Berkeley College Students from Manhattan Inducted into National Honor Societies in Virtual Ceremony
Wednesday, June 9, 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 Manhattan in New York County have been inducted into national honor societies at Berkeley College:
- Caroline Berg, Sigma Beta Delta
- Jewelle Cox, Alpha Sigma Lambda
- Christal Delacruz, Phi Theta Kappa
- Valerio Dilenia, Phi Theta Kappa
- Clara Guerin, Sigma Beta Delta
- Simone Harris, Alpha Phi Sigma
- Cory Ingraham, Phi Theta Kappa
- Louise Jorge, Alpha Sigma Lambda
- Miguelina Marte Paulino, Alpha Sigma Lambda
- Mounina M’boirick, Phi Theta Kappa
- Elma Radoncic, Sigma Beta Delta
- Sofia Rios, Sigma Beta Delta
- Lillianna Runacres, Phi Theta Kappa
- Ieshia Smallwood, Sigma Beta Delta
- Taylor Vega, Sigma Beta Delta
The Alpha Phi Sigma National Honor Society was founded in 1942 to recognize academic excellence of undergraduate and graduate students of criminal justice. To qualify, students must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.2 or higher.
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 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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