Lambda Pi Eta
Lambda Pi Eta is the National Communication Association’s official honor society for outstanding communication student scholars at four-year colleges and universities nationwide.
The Society’s mission includes promoting academic excellence in communication studies, fostering interest in the communication field, facilitating discussions and exchanges of ideas, and building strong relationships between faculty and students.
St. Lawrence University is home to the Alpha Beta Tau chapter. To be considered for induction into the chapter, students must meet the following criteria:
- At least a 3.5 GPA in communication classes
- At least a 3.0 GPA overall
- Completed at least 4 communication classes
- Be currently enrolled and in good standing at SLU
- Be committed to fostering community
Eligible students will be nominated by the chapter faculty advisor. If you think you are eligible, but have not been nominated, reach out to the current faculty advisor. After receiving a nomination, students must complete an application and pay a one-time membership fee. Members in good standing can also purchase honor cords for graduation.
Why Join?
Membership in Lambda Pi Eta signifies distinguished achievement in the discipline of Communication. As NCA’s official honor society, LPH members are encouraged to attend the association’s Annual Convention each November, and to participate in the several LPH-sponsored sessions. The NCA Annual Convention offers tremendous opportunities for networking and presentation of original and exceptional student research. Most importantly, Lambda Pi Eta chapters are communities of students and faculty that organize a wide variety of philanthropic, academic, and social programs.
LPH Goals
Lambda Pi Eta’s Six Goals aim to honor exceptional achievement in Communication Studies, ignite passion for the field, support professional growth, facilitate idea exchange, strengthen faculty-student bonds, and explore graduate opportunities.
- Recognize, foster, and reward outstanding scholastic achievement in Communication Studies.
- Stimulate interest in the field of Communication.
- Promote and encourage professional development among Communication majors.
- Provide an opportunity to discuss and exchange ideas in the field of Communication.
- Establish and maintain closer relationships between faculty and students.
- Explore options for graduate education in Communication Studies.
Alpha Beta Tau Chapter Faculty Advisor
Dr. Ashley Rife – arife@stlawu.edu