Berkeley College Students from Westchester County Inducted into National Honor Societies in Virtual Ceremony
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
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BERKELEY COLLEGE STUDENTS FROM WESTCHESTER COUNTY 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 Westchester County, NY, have been inducted into national honor societies at Berkeley College:
- - Elizabeth Surphlis of Dobbs Ferry, Mu Kappa Tau and Sigma Beta Delta
- Renae Morgan of Mount Vernon, Sigma Beta Delta
- Valene Anglin of White Plains, Alpha Sigma Lambda and Mu Kappa Tau
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 Mu Kappa Tau National Honor Society was founded in 1966 to recognize academic excellence and to encourage individuals seeking a lifelong commitment to an exceptional standard of ethics and achievement within the marketing discipline. To qualify, students must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.25 or higher. Juniors must be in the top 10 percent and seniors in the top 20 percent of their classes.
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.
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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
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