Berkeley College Students from Staten Island Inducted into National Honor Societies in Virtual Ceremony
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
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BERKELEY COLLEGE STUDENTS FROM STATEN ISLAND INDUCTED INTO NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETIES IN VIRTUAL CEREMONY
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 Staten Island in Richmond County, NY, have been inducted into national honor societies at Berkeley College:
- Jacqueline Garcia, Alpha Phi Sigma
- Rosemarie Rodriguez, Alpha Sigma Lambda
- Juniska Vallejo Pichardo, Alpha Sigma Lambda and Lambda Epsilon Chi
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 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.
About Berkeley College
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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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