The San Marcos’ Rho Eta chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha, the national political science honors society, has been awarded a Best Chapter Award for 2021-2022. These awards are intended to recognize local chapters that are particularly active in their institutions and communities and embody the society’s mission to stimulate scholarship and intellectual interest in political science. The award recognizes Nicholas James (chapter president), Francisco Valdovinos (chapter vice president), Grace Schlafer (chapter secretary), Jordan Hobbs (chapter treasurer), and faculty advisor Dr. Casey Wheatland for their leadership and achievements in developing activities supporting student career development despite the significant challenges faculty and students have faced due to the COVID pandemic. Dr. Kelly Damphouse, the university’s new president, described the award as a “wonderful’ development.The award includes a cash prize of $500 for the chapter and chapter winners will be announced across the National Political Science Honors Society’s digital platforms, as well as be featured in the American Political Science Association’s magazine, Political Science Today.
Chapter Rho Eta of Pi Sigma Alpha is the national political science honor society chapter at Texas State University. Open to eligible political science, public administration, and legal studies majors and minors, Pi Sigma Alpha’s goal is to connect those interested in politics and policy with a wide variety of professionals from across the state and help its members get jobs, internships, and experience before
and after college. If you are interested in learning more about the’ Rho Eta chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha and how to apply, check out the chapter’s page on the department website!
Members of the leadership team at the Spring 22' Induction Ceremony
