By: Amori Cross-Faulks I Published: April 24, 2025
As the spring 2025 semester comes to a close, Kean University honors high-achieving students across various fields. The university is home to upwards of 20 honors societies, all equipped with excited and driven staff and students.
These societies aim to connect students within their concentrations with like minded individuals. Promoting scholarly success, community and networking and leadership skills.
Providing students with tools and resources to succeed far beyond graduation.
Kean’s List of Honors Societies includes:
General Honors Society
Epsilon Epsilon Omega : Exceptional Opportunities Center Honor Society
Lambda Alpha Sigma : National Collegiate Honor Society for All Disciplines
Phi Kappa Phi : National Collegiate Honor Society for All Disciplines
Tau Sigma : National Honor Society for Transfer Students
Alpha Alpha Alpha : First – Generation Honors Society
Departmental Honor Societies
Alpha Kappa Delta : Sociology
Alpha Phi Sigma : Criminal Justice
Alpha Psi Omega : Theatre
Beta Beta Beta : Biological Sciences
CHi SIgma Iota : Counseling
Iota Tau Alpha : Athletic Training
Kappa Delta Pi : Education
Kappa Kappa Psi : Music / Band
Lambda Pi Eta : Communication
Mu Kappa Tau : Marketing
Phi Alpha : Social Work
Phi Alpha Theta : History
Pi Alpha Theta : History
Pi Alpha Alpha : Public Administration
Pi Sigma Alpha : Political Science
Psi Chi : Psychology
Sigma Beta Delta : Business, Management and Administration
Sigma Delta Pi : Spanish
Sigma Tau Delta : English
Sigma Theta Tau : Nursing
“It shows resilience and persistence, all wrapped up in those chords,” said Professor Allison Edgley, Ed.D.
Edgley is a professor and program coordinator within the Communication, Media, and Journalism (CMJ) Department. As co-chairs of Lambda Pi Eta, Dr. Edgley and Professor Courtney Atkins collaborated to bring their induction ceremony to life.
“We want a space outside of campus for students to have an opportunity to network, promote future growth and development . . . and just to have a place where they feel accepted,” said Edgley.
One of the leading reasons as to why students do not join honors societies on their campus is exposure. Many students are unaware of the vast amount of organizations on their campus and how many opportunities they can lead to.
“I’m most excited to gain more insight on my future,” said Rylee Barron. “Joining an organization like this exposes you to the specifics and what you’re really getting into. That’s extremely important for me. “
Rylee is a rising senior psychology major at Kean University. She, along with other high-achieving students within her major, have been accepted into Psi Chi, Kean’s psychology honors society.
Students in honors societies are given the opportunity to explore opportunities within their academic and future careers. Although there may be many requirements, many say the reward is worth it.
Congratulations to all of the 2025 honors inductees!
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